Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, umpire appointments, start times, venue and squad lists for the 35th game of BBL11
Adelaide Strikers take on Hobart Hurricanes in the 35th game of the 2021-22 Big Bash.
The game is set for Wednesday, January 5. The first ball will be bowled at 6.05pm local time (7.05am GMT).
The game will be held at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
Hobart Hurricanes are one of the sides to beat in the BBL. After winning just one of their opening four matches, the Hurricanes defeated Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades to climb up to fourth in the table. However, in their last outing, they lost to Brisbane Heat by 14 runs.
Adelaide Strikers, by contrast, are languishing at the bottom of the table with just one win - a 49-run victory over Melbourne Renegades in their second match of the season - in eight matches. They have, however, swept up six Bash Boost points so are unlikely to come away from the match empty handed.
In the reverse fixture, Hobart Hurricanes won by seven wickets thanks to a 60-ball 110 from Ben McDermott.
Ben McDermott [Mike Owen/GettyImages]
Brisbane Heat found the key to defeating Hobart Hurricanes on Saturday: removing openers Matthew Wade and Ben McDermott early doors. The pair have scored a combined 529 runs in BBL 11 and both have tournament strike rates in excess of 140.
McDermott, in particular, has been impressive, posting two centuries and scoring at a strike rate of 168.09. Removing him inside the powerplay is key.
The question is, who will step up with the ball for the Strikers? Rashid Khan has done heavy-lifting for his side, taking a team-leading 11 wickets and conceding just 6.87 runs per over. Peter Siddle has also taken 11 wickets but has proved expensive, recording an economy of 9.85 while Daniel Worrall and Fawad Ahmed are the only players other than Rashid to concede fewer than eight runs per over.
Also keep an eye on Hobart bowler Tom Rogers. The 27-year-old, who has just 19 T20 appearances to his name, is second in the golden arm standings, with 14 wickets and an economy of 7.03.
To be confirmed.
Rain could be an issue in Adelaide with damp conditions forecast all day.
Adelaide Strikers: Wes Agar, Fawad Ahmed, Alex Carey, Harry Conway, George Garton, Ryan Gibson, Travis Head, Spencer Johnson, Rashid Khan, Harry Nielsen, Liam O’Connor, Matthew Renshaw, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Peter Siddle, Jake Weatherald, Jon Wells, Daniel Worrall
Hobart Hurricanes: Scott Boland, Harry Brook (Jordan Cox), Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Peter Handscomb, Caleb Jewell, Josh Kann, Sandeep Lamichhane, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Joel Paris, Wil Parker, Tom Rogers, D’Arcy Short, Jordan Thompson (Tom Lammonby), Matthew Wade, Mac Wright
Rashid Khan [Matt Blyth/Getty Images]
Adelaide Strikers: Jake Weatherald, Matt Short, Matt Renshaw, Jonathan Wells, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen, Rashid Khan, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle, Fawad Ahmed
Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott, D'Arcy Short, Harry Brook, Peter Handscomb, Tim David, Jordan Thompson, Nathan Ellis, Tom Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeeo Lamichhane
Oddschecker have installed Hobart Hurricanes as the favourites for this encounter, offering odds of 4/6. Adelaide Strikers are available at 13/10.
Hobart Hurricanes should feel confident of recording their fourth win in five matches against an out of sorts Adelaide Strikers unit.
Sky Sports have bought the rights for the competition through to 2025, and they will broadcast all 61 games in the UK.
Fox Sports and Seven Network both have television rights in Australia: subscription broadcaster Fox show every game, while free-to-air Seven will simulcast 45 matches.
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra will have ball-by-ball radio coverage of the tournament for UK listeners.
Where can I watch the competition elsewhere in the world?
North America: Willow
MENA: beIN Sports
Sub Saharan Africa: SuperSport
Indian Subcontinent: Sony
New Zealand: Sky Sport
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