Hobart Hurricanes are ready to face Brisbane Heat in the match 44 of the Big Bash League (BBL) in Hobart on Tuesday. The home side will enter the contest as firm favourites as they are placed on top of the table with 16 points, having played two games less than second-placed Melbourne Renegades. In the previous meeting between both teams earlier in the competition, it was the Hurricanes who came out on top with 15-run margin.
In their previous match, Hurricanes suffered a surprising nine-wicket defeat against Sydney Sixers in Sydney. In the batting department, the team will be relying on the likes of captain Mathew Wade, opener D'Arcy Short and veteran middle-order batsman George Bailey to score bulk of the runs, whereas in the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes in-form James Faulkner, Jofra Archer and veteran off-spinner Johan Botha.
On the other hand, Heat will come in the match relatively relaxed as they are only playing for pride after their fate was sealed following six defeats in 10 outings. In their previous match, Chris Lynn-led unit suffered a five-run defeat against Melbourne Stars in Melbourne on Sunday. In the batting department, the team will be relying on the likes of captain Lynn and Brendon McCullum to score bulk of the runs, whereas in the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Ben Cutting to provide timely breakthroughs.
Key Players:
Mathew Wade – 9 Cr
First in the list
Hobart Hurricanes are ready to face Brisbane Heat in the match 44 of the Big Bash League (BBL) in Hobart on Tuesday. The home side will enter the contest as firm favourites as they are placed on top of the table with 16 points, having played two games less than second-placed Melbourne Renegades. In the previous meeting between both teams earlier in the competition, it was the Hurricanes who came out on top with 15-run margin.
In their previous match, Hurricanes suffered a surprising nine-wicket defeat against Sydney Sixers in Sydney. In the batting department, the team will be relying on the likes of captain Mathew Wade, opener D'Arcy Short and veteran middle-order batsman George Bailey to score bulk of the runs, whereas in the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes in-form James Faulkner, Jofra Archer and veteran off-spinner Johan Botha.
On the other hand, Heat will come in the match relatively relaxed as they are only playing for pride after their fate was sealed following six defeats in 10 outings. In their previous match, Chris Lynn-led unit suffered a five-run defeat against Melbourne Stars in Melbourne on Sunday. In the batting department, the team will be relying on the likes of captain Lynn and Brendon McCullum to score bulk of the runs, whereas in the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Ben Cutting to provide timely breakthroughs.
Key Players:
Mathew Wade – 9 Cr
First in the list of key players features Hobart Hurricanes' Mathew Wade. The wicketkeeper-batsman is in great form with the bat in hand as he has already scored 385 runs in 10 matches at an average of 43, which included four half-centuries as well. In the team's previous match, the 31-yaer-old played a beautiful knock of 64 off 51 balls, but unfortunately finished on the losing side. Those numbers suggest that Wade, who is valued at 9 Cr, is the player to have in your team for the match on Tuesday. The Hobart-born wicketkeeper has played 110 T20s in his career, where he has already scored 1,866 runs at an average of 24.88.
James Faulkner – 9 Cr
Second in the list of key players features Hobart Hurricanes' James Faulkner. The veteran left-arm pacer is having an excellent tournament with the ball in hand where he has already claimed 16 scalps in 10 outings, which also makes him the most successful bowler for the franchise in the competition. Those numbers suggest that Faulkner, who is valued at 9 Cr, is the player to have in your team. The 28-year-old has played 184 T20s in his career, where he has claimed 212 wickets at an average of 23.15 and strike-rate of 17.5.
Brenden Doggett – 8.5 Cr
Last in the list of key players features Brisbane Heat's Brenden Doggett. The right-arm pacer is having a decent tournament with the ball in hand for the franchise where he has claimed 10 wickets in seven matches at an average of 16.40 and strike-rate of 12.9, which is the best by any bowler from the Heat in the competition. Those numbers suggest that Doggett, who is valued at 8.5, might not prove to be a bad pick for your team for the match on Tuesday.
