BBL 2023 | HUR vs STA, Match 17 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lqnm9ofdMatthew Wade is in a good batting form and will be a good pick for the match (Source: x.com)

Hobart Hurricanes (HOB) and Melbourne Stars (STA) collide with each other in the ongoing thirteenth season of the Big Bash League. Match No. 17 is set to be played on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Bellerive Oval, Hobart at 13:45 IST. Both sides will meet again in the reverse fixture in Match No. 38 on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this encounter.

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HOB vs STA, Match 17: Venue Analysis

The 22-yard at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart is helpful for the seam bowlers. They get movement with their pace and can exploit the conditions. The track also assists the batters at his venue.


HOB vs STA, Match 17 - Toss Factor

The home side the Hurricanes chased down a big target in the last game against the Renegades. The skipper winning the toss may well look to bowl first at the Bellerive Oval in this contest. 

Scenario: If Hobart Hurricanes Fields First

The Hobart Hurricanes bowlers have failed to pick up many wickets so far this season. Nevertheless, seam bowler and skipper Nathan Ellis is a key bowler in this line-up. The 29-year old has taken the most wickets (3) for his side in three outings. Wicketkeeper batter Matthew Wade played a match-winning knock in the last game and will again hold the key for the Hurricanes against the Stars.

Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First

Pakistan duo of Haris Rauf and Usama Mir snared three scalps each against Sydney Sixers in the last match that helped their side in claiming their first victory of the current campaign. The pair will again look to repeat their job to pick wickets and restrict the Hurricanes to a low total. Beau Webster and Hilton Cartwright will be the main men along with skipper Glenn Maxwell in a run-chase.


HOB vs STA, Match 17 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First

Hilton Cartwright (STA)

Hilton Cartwright is the leading run-getter for the Stars so far in this campaign. The right-handed middle-order player has got starts in each game with scores of 33, 24, 22 and 47*. The 31-year old has looked consistent and will again look to score runs for his side especially if they are chasing a stiff target.

Glenn Maxwell (STA)

Captain Glenn Maxwell has also got start in each match that he has played this season. the destructive right-handed batter has scores of 23, 30 and 12 to his name. The 35-year old would hope to convert his starts into a significant score especially while chasing a big target. Maxwell could easily take the game away from the opposition if he is at his brutal best.


Scenario: If Hobart Hurricanes Fields First

Matthew Wade (HUR)

Wicketkeeper batter Matthew Wade smashed an unbeaten 82 off jsut 50 which included nine fours and three maximums against Melbourne Renegades last time out. Chasing a target of 184 for his side, Wade played a great knock that also earned him the Player of the Match award. The Hurricanes will rely on him again to provide the same aggressive start against the Stars.

Macalister Wright (HUR)

Batting at no. three, Macalister Wright shared a massive 140-run partnership with Wade against the Renegades. The former slammed 63 off just 36 which included five fours and as many maximums. The 25-year old right-handed player looked in great nick and would like to repeat the same against the Stars. 


HUR vs STA, Match 17 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Caleb Jewell (HUR)

Caleb Jewell struck 42 off 24 with seven fours and a six in Hobart's opening fixture against Sydney Sixers. The 26-year old left-handed player then has scores of 12 and 0 under his belt in his last two matches. Jewell is a risky but worthy pick considering the fact that he also opens the innings for the Hurricanes.

Thomas Rogers (STA)

Barring the first game in which he scored only 1, Thomas Rogers has got starts in all of the next three matches. The left-handed opening batter amassed 22, 21, and 20 but failed to convert those starts. The 24-year old will finally hope to make it count for his side especially in a big run-chase.