Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report For HUR vs SCO BBL 2024-25 Match 7

Debashis Sarangi

Bellerive Oval, Hobart [Source: @ICC/X]Bellerive Oval, Hobart [Source: @ICC/X]

On Saturday, Hobart Hurricanes will cross swords against Perth Scorchers in the seventh group-stage match of the ongoing Big Bash League season. The high-voltage clash will take place at Bellerive Oval in Hobart, Tasmania. 

Led by Nathan Ellis, the Hurricanes had a disastrous start to their BBL 14 campaign, losing their tournament opener against Melbourne Renegades. The Hurricanes were shambolic with the bat, as Melbourne chased a paltry 75-run target inside nine overs to bag their first points of the season. 

On the other hand, the Scorchers had a dream start to the BBL, defeating Melbourne Stars convincingly by six wickets in their first game. Batting first, the Stars posted 146 runs on the board, which the five-time champions chased in 17.1 overs to kickstart their journey. 

So, moving on to this game, Hobart Hurricanes would be desperate to bounce back, while the Scorchers would be keen to sustain their winning run. As the stage is set for a riveting contest, let's see how the surface at Bellerive Oval in Hobart will behave throughout the contest. 

Bellerive Oval Hobart Stats And Records In BBL

Criterion
Data
Matches Played96
Matches won batting 1st46
Matches won bowling 2nd50
Average 1st innings score156
Average 2nd innings score141.4


Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Bellerive Oval in Hobart generally offers good batting conditions. There could be a hint of seam movement early on for the new-ball bowlers, but, overall, the pitch will be excellent for batting. The pacers might extract some extra bounce by hitting the deck; however, anything too full or short will be dispatched into the stands. 

The track won't likely offer significant turn to the spinners, so they will rely more on accuracy to succeed at this venue. Although it's an afternoon game, the toss-winner might opt to bowl first, as the pitch will likely be fresh for the first match of the season at this venue. From fantasy game's perspective, batters and death bowlers will likely be the key in Hobart. 

Players To Watch Out For At Bellerive Oval Hobart

Cooper Connolly

  • The explosive southpaw played a magnificent knock in the first game against the Stars. If he sees through the first couple of overs, Connolly could be handy for the Scorchers at the top order. 

Nathan Ellis

  • Ace Australian pacer Nathan Ellis is the most successful T20 bowler at Bellerive Oval in Hobart, having scalped 36 wickets at an impressive strike rate of 15.5. 
  • Ellis can capitalise on Hobart's playing conditions and could be a crucial player for the hosts, especially in death overs, if the Scorchers bat first. He starred with both bat and ball in the last game. 

Jhye Richardson

  • Perth Scorchers' experienced fast bowler Jhye Richardson exhibited sublime form in the last game, rattling the Stars with a clinical three-wicket haul. 
  • He can make the new ball talk and considering the Hurricanes have a vulnerable top order, Richardson's might run through their top order if they get going. 

P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will also be on Ben McDermott (if he survives Scorchers' new-ball attack), Josh Inglis, Chris Jordan and Riley Meredith.