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Background
The Perth Scorchers have had a successful BBL season thus far and will be looking to return to their winning ways in their upcoming match against the Hobart Hurricanes.
The Perth Scorchers currently top the BBL points table with 16 points and 8 wins in 11 games.
The Scorchers have also won 4 out of their last 5 matches against the Hobart Hurricanes.
However, the Hurricanes have recently won back-to-back games and will be looking to secure their third consecutive victory.
Live Streaming and TV Coverage
Cricket fans can catch the Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes match live on Sky Cricket, FoxTel and the Sony Network.
The match can also be streamed on Sky Go, FoxTel, and Sony Liv.
Toss Prediction
Based on past games at the Perth Stadium, it is likely that both captains will opt to field first in this match.
Out of the five BBL games played at the stadium, the team that won the toss and chose to bat first lost the match on three occasions.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Perth Stadium is expected to be well-suited for both stroke-makers and different types of bowlers. A par score for this match is predicted to be in the range of 160-165 runs.
Perth Scorchers Squad
The Perth Scorchers squad is currently injury-free and is unlikely to see any major changes after their recent narrow defeat against the Sydney Sixers.
Key players to watch out for include opener Steve Eskinazi, who has crossed 2000 T20 runs in his career, keeper-batter Josh Inglis, and experienced pace bowler Andrew Tye.
Steve Eskinazi, the right-handed English opener has taken his career tally of T20 runs beyond 2000 over the last two games. He hit seven fours in the innings against Sydney Sixers.
Josh Inglis, the keeper-batter sits in fourth place on the list of run scorers in BBL12. He is averaging 40.50 and has hit three half-centuries.
Andrew Tye, the experienced pace bowler took 2-45 in the last meeting with Hobart Hurricanes brings a career full of BBL wickets into this match. He has taken 33 wickets in 39 games for the Scorchers.
Liam Livingstone, the middle-order batsman who has played for England in T20Is and ODIs, has an impressive strike rate of 141.04 in T20 cricket.
Jason Behrendorff, left-arm fast bowler, has taken 44 wickets in 38 games for the Scorchers.
Hobart Hurricanes Squad
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan is expected to return to the Hobart Hurricanes squad after missing their recent ODI series against New Zealand due to a finger injury.
Other key players to watch out for include captain Matthew Wade, middle-order finisher Tim David, and fast bowler Nathan Ellis.
The Hurricanes are currently on a winning streak, having defeated the Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars in their last two matches.
Matthew Wade, the skipper has hit two half-centuries from eight innings in BBL12. He enjoys playing in big games and facing the table topping side will inspire him. He has scored 311 runs in 8 games with an average of 44.42.
Tim David, the middle-order ‘finisher’ was in top form against Sydney Thunder in Match 42. He hit 76 not out from 41 balls, hitting six sixes along the way. He has scored 245 runs in 8 games with an average of 40.83.
Nathan Ellis, the 28 year old right arm fast medium bowler has taken seven wickets from his last three games and took the Player of the Match Award against Sydney Thunder. He has taken 11 wickets in 8 games with an economy of 8.66.
Head to Head Records
The two teams have faced each other in 13 games, with Perth Scorchers winning 8 and Hobart Hurricanes winning 5.
In the last 5 games, Perth Scorchers have won 4 and Hobart Hurricanes have won 1.
In the last 5 games played at the Perth Stadium, Perth Scorchers have won 3 and Hobart Hurricanes have won 2.
In the last meeting between the two teams, Perth Scorchers won by 6 wickets.
Prediction
With a strong squad and a history of performing well in the league, the Perth Scorchers are expected to come out on top in this matchup.
However, the Hobart Hurricanes have recently picked up their form and will be looking to continue their winning streak.
It is expected to be a closely contested match, but the Scorchers’ experience and consistency make them the favorites to win.
