BBL 2021-22: Match 41 – Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes – Preview, Playing XI, Live Streaming Details and Updates

Brisbane Heat are set to cross swords with Hobart Hurricanes in match number 41 of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL). Heat were hit COVID-19 outbreak in the camp as 12 of their main players returned positive. The Heat yet again will have to field to a second-string team against Hurricanes. The Tom Cooper-led side have lost six games and have won three.  They are currently placed seventh on the points table.

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Meanwhile, the Hobart Hurricanes are placed fourth on the points table. They have won four and lost five. However, they are coming off successive losses against Strikers and Heat. The Heat will also be without their regular skipper Matthew Wade. Peter Handscomb will side the side. The Hurricanes would look to solidify their position in the top four of the points table. While Heat would be hoping to put in a better performance.

The tournament is nearing the business end and every game is crucial for all the teams to make it to the semifinals.

Pitch Report

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The match is going to be played at Gabba in Brisbane. It is one of the fastest pitches in Australia. The batters enjoy the ball coming on to bat.

Probable Playing XIs for HEA vs HUR:

Brisbane Heat

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Jake Lehmann, Jack Clayton, Fakhar Zaman, Sam Heazlett, Tom Cooper (c), Lachlan Pfeffer (wk), Steven McGiffin, Will Prestwidge, Ronan McDonald, David Grant, Mujeeb ur Rahman

Hobart Hurricanes

Ben McDermott, D’Arcy Short, Caleb Jewell, Tom Lammonby, Peter Handscomb (c), Tim David, Wil Parker, Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane, Gabe Bell

Head-to-Head Record

Played 19, Heat 8, Hurricanes 11

Match Prediction 

Hobart Hurricanes are tipped to win the match against Heat

Match Details:

Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, Match 41

Venue: Gabba, Brisbane

Date & Time: January 8^th, at 3:00 PM IST and 7:30 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network