Big Bash League 2019: Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat- Preview & Prediction

Preview

Hobart Hurricanes are set to host the Brisbane Heat at Bellerive Oval, Hobart for another epic encounter in the Big bash league 2019. Both the sides will take on each other for the second time in this tournament. Hobart Hurricanes previously won that rain-hit match by 15 runs at Queensland.

Hobart Hurricanes are at the top of the chart with 16 points in the campaign so far. They have won eight games while lost two in the process. Hurricanes lost their last match in against Sydney Sixers by nine wickets. They would be hoping to bounce back from that last defeat.

Brisbane Heat, on the contrary, are placed at the second last spot in the points table with just seven points to their name. They have won only three games while they lost six games in this campaign so far. Heat have to make amends to bring themselves back on track and would be eyeing to defeat the Hurricanes in the upcoming contest.

Game Details

Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Time: 10:30 AM IST

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

League: Big Bash League 2018-19

Live Telecast: Sony Network

Online Streaming: Sonyliv.com

Recent Form

Hobart Hurricanes- L, W, W, W, L

Brisbane Heat- L, L, NR, W, L

Ground Stats T20

Total Matches: 3

Matches won batting first: 2

Matches won bowling first: 1

Average 1st Inns score: 182

Average 2nd Inns score: 167

Highest total recorded: 213/4 (20 Ov) by AUS vs Eng

Highest score chased: 161/5 (18.3 Ov) by AUS vs Eng

Lowest score defended: 179/8 (20 Ov) by AUS vs WI

Team News

Hobart Hurricanes:

• They have announced 13 player squad for the match and made one change.
• Jarrod Freeman comes in to replace Johan Botha.

Brisbane Heat:

• They have declared unchanged 13 player squad for the match.
• No changes are expected in their playing11.

Brisbane Heat Squad

SQUADS

Hobart Hurricanes:

Matthew Wade (C), Jofra Archer, George Bailey, Alex Doolan, James Faulkner, Jarrod Freeman, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Simon Milenko, David Moody, Clive Rose, D’Arcy Short

Brisbane Heat :

Max Bryant, Brendon McCullum, Chris Lynn(c), Jimmy Peirson(w), Ben Cutting, Alex Ross, Jack Prestwidge, Josh Lalor, Brendan Doggett, Mitchell Swepson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Matthew Kuhnemann, Matt Renshaw

Key Players

Hobart Hurricanes

• Matthew Wade(w/c)
• D Arcy Short
• Ben McDermott
• James Faulkner

Brisbane Heat

• Chris Lynn
• Brendon McCullum
• Ben Cutting
• Max Bryant

Probable Playing 11

Hobart Hurricanes

1. Matthew Wade(w/c)
2. D Arcy Short
3. Caleb Paul Jewell
4. Ben McDermott
5. George Bailey
6. Simon Milenko
7. James Faulkner
8. Jofra Archer
9. Jarrod Freeman
10. Clive Rose
11. Riley Meredith

Brisbane Heat

1. Max Bryant
2. Brendon McCullum
3. Chris Lynn(c)
4. Matt Renshaw
5. Alex Ross
6. Jimmy Peirson(w)
7. Ben Cutting
8. Josh Lalor
9. Brendan Doggett
10. Mitchell Swepson
11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman