Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report For HUR vs SIX BBL 2024-25 Qualifier

Debashis Sarangi∙ Updated: Jan 20 2025, 7:00 PM

Bellerive Oval, Hobart [Source: @katelizabeth144/X]Bellerive Oval, Hobart [Source: @katelizabeth144/X]

On Tuesday, Hobart Hurricanes will take on Sydney Sixers in the qualifier of the ongoing Big Bash League season. The much-awaited clash is scheduled at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. 

Led by Nathan Ellis, Hobart Hurricanes finished the league stage at the top of the points table with seven wins in ten matches. On the other hand, Sydney Sixers were one of the most consistent teams in the BBL 14, recording 14 points with six victories. 

Considering the red-hot recent form of both teams, we reckon it will be a cracking contest in the qualifier. Ahead of the crucial clash, let's see how the surface at Bellerive Oval in Hobart will behave throughout the match. 

Bellerive Oval Hobart Stats And Records In BBL

Criterion
Data
Matches played101
Matches won batting 1st47
Matches won bowling 1st54
Average 1st innings score156.41
Average 2nd innings score142.04


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

The surface at Bellerive Oval in Hobart generally favours the batters. The average scoring rate in BBL 2024-25 at this venue reads 8.21, indicating the track's balanced nature. The new ball bowlers might get some seam movement, but the batters can play shots and score runs by utilising the track's pace and bounce. 

The spinners generally don't play a significant role at this venue. Considering the chasing sides have won four out of five BBL 14 matches here, the toss-winner will likely field first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Bellerive Oval In Hobart

Mitchell Owen

  • Hobart Hurricanes' opener Mitchell Owen is in sublime form. The batter has amassed the most runs for his team in the BBL 14 and will be a crucial player for the hosts in this match. 

Steve Smith

  • Australia's legendary batter Steve Smith has oozed his class in the BBL 14, scoring 173 runs in two innings at a blistering strike rate of 182.11. He can capitalise on his current form and emerge as a game-changer for the Sixers if he sees through the first couple of overs. 

Riley Meredith

  • Hobart Hurricanes rested their prominent pacer Riley Meredith, who, in all likelihood, will play the qualifier. Meredith is their highest wicket taker in the tournament and can trouble the Sixers with his pace and movement. 

P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott, Nathan Ellis, Moises Henriques, Hayden Kerr and Sean Abbott.