BBL 2022, Stars vs Hurricanes: Preview, Prediction and Fantasy Tips

Matthew Wade will captain Hurricanes (Source: Twitter/ Hobart Hurricanes)

The fourth match of the Big Bash League 2022 will witness Melbourne Stars up against the challenge of Hobart Hurricanes on Friday at MCG. 

Stars are coming into this game after facing a loss against Sydney Thunder. After scoring only 122, they bowled their heart out but the opposition clinched the game on the last ball. Unfortunately, Joe Burns will not be available for this game due to injury. The key players for them will be Trent Boult and Nick Larkin. 

Hurricanes will feature in their first league match of the season. Matthew Wade will captain the side, while Ben McDermott and Nathan Ellis are both named as vice-captains. The likes of Tim David and Shadab Khan will look to continue their blistering form in the shortest format. 

Match Details

Date and Time: December 16, 11.35 AM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV App

Pitch Report

MCG is a high-scoring grounds, and batters relish the ball coming onto the ball nicely onto the bat. The totals of around should be the par total, and the bowlers need to proficient with their line-length. The last three matches played in 2021-22 edition were won by the team batting first. 

Predicted XIs

Melbourne Stars: Tom Rogers, Joe Clarke (wk), Clint Hincliffe, Nick Larkin, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Luke Wood, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa (c), Trent Boult

Hobart Hurricanes: Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (c), D'Arcy Short, Tim David, Shadab Khan, Caleb Jewell, Asif Ali, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Joel Paris, Chris Tremain

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper: Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade
Batters: Tim David, Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin
All-Rounders: Shadab Khan, Beau Webster
Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Nathan Coulter Nile, Trent Boult

Captain: Ben McDermott
Vice Captain: Trent Boult

Prediction

Hurricanes possesses an exciting batting line-up, and two quality pacers. They are expected to open their account with a comprehensive victory over Stars. 

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