Adelaide Oval Pitch Report For STR vs HUR BBL 2024-25 Match 13

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On Friday, Adelaide Strikers will take on Hobart Hurricanes in the 13th group-stage match of the ongoing Big Bash League tournament. The high-voltage encounter will be played at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. 

Led by Matthew Short, Adelaide Strikers have had a topsy-turvy journey in the tournament, winning a solitary game in three outings. Although they won their second game against Melbourne Stars, the Strikers' narrow defeats versus the Thunder and the Heat resulted in their demotion in the points table. 

On a similar note, Hobart Hurricanes are reeling at seventh place with one win in two attempts. Nevertheless, their clinical victory against Perth Scorchers must've given them the confidence they needed to boost their morale following a crushing defeat from Melbourne Renegades. 

As both teams gear up for a fascinating encounter, let's see how the surface at Adelaide Oval will behave throughout the game. 

Adelaide Oval Stats And Records In BBL

Criterion
Data
Matches Played92
Matches won batting 1st45
Matches won bowling 1st47
Average 1st innings score156.4
Average 2nd innings score142.5


Adelaide Oval Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Adelaide Oval generally favours the batters. There could be a hint of seam movement for the new-ball bowlers, but overall, the track will behave like a batting beauty. As it's an evening game, don't expect the spinners to play a crucial role in this game. The batters will enjoy its pace and bounce to score runs, while the pacers will likely rely on variations and accuracy to succeed at this venue. Considering the nature of the surface, expect the toss-winner to bowl first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Adelaide Oval

Jamie Overton

  • Adelaide Strikers' experienced player Jamie Overton has showcased his all-round prowess in the BBL 2024-25. Apart from scoring the most runs for his team, Overton has bagged five wickets in three outings. 

Mitchell Owen

  • Hobart Hurricanes' swashbuckling top-order batter Mitchell Owen is in sublime form. He hammered a blistering hundred in the last game, scoring 111 runs at a strike rate of 156.33. He will enjoy Adelaide's flat batting deck and can play another significant knock if he survives the new ball spell. 

Riley Meredith

  • Hobart Hurricanes' experienced pacer Riley Meredith has been exceptional with the new ball. The right-arm fast bowler has bagged four wickets in two matches and can trouble the Strikers' top order batters.