Big Bash League – Match 12 – Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers – Preview, Playing XI, Live Streaming Details and Updates

Hobart Hurricanes are set to cross swords with Perth Scorchers in match 12 of the Big Bash League. Hurricanes are coming off from a thumping 44 runs victory over Sixers. Meanwhile, the Scorchers are placed second on the points table after winning back to back games against Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers.

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Hurricanes will be high on confidence after a win in the last game. Their batting performed well in the match, with Matthew Wade leading the charge with 93 runs from just 46 balls that laid the foundation for an imposing total of 213-2. Later, the bowlers did well and restricted Sixers to 151-4.

The Scorchers, on the other hand, have been brilliant with the ball and restricted Strikers to 151 and 146 respectively. Jason Behrendorff has led from the front with four wickets from two games. With the willow, Colin Munro has looked lethal. He scored 114 runs off just 73 balls against Strikers and proved to be the difference between the teams. Munro's explosive start at the top would be pivotal against the Hurricanes.

Pitch Report

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The match is going to be played at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The surface is expected to play in favour of the batters with consistent pace and bounce. 

Probable Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes

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Matthew Wade (c & wk), D’Arcy Short, Peter Handscomb, Caleb Jewell, Tom Lammonby, Tim David, Jordan Cox, Nathan Ellis, Thomas Rogers, Joel Paris, Sandeep Lamichhane

Perth Scorchers

Colin Munro, Cameron Bancroft (wk), Kurtis Patterson, Laurie Evans, Ashton Turner (c), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Matthew Kelly, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou

Match Details

Match – Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers – Match 12

Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Time – 01:45 PM IST, 08:15 AM GMT