The 23rd match of Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will take place between Hobart Hurricanes (HBH) and Melbourne Stars (MLS). Both the sides will play this clash on January 02 (Saturday) at the Bellerive Oval in Blundstone Arena, Hobart. The game will kickstart at 11:35 AM (IST) onwards.
Hobart Hurricanes made a terrific start in the tenth edition of BBL, despite the absence of their regular skipper Matthew Wade. With four wins in six matches, HBH currently holds the third position in the Points Table. Moreover, they registered a nail-biting victory in their last clash of this tournament against Brisbane Heat. Ace T20 spinner Sandeep Lamichhane is also likely to play his maiden game of this season against the Stars.
On the other hand, Melbourne Stars witnessed a dip in their performance after winning the first two matches. Moreover, they suffered thumping defeats in their last two encounters against Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder. Adding to their vows, Adam Zampa has been suspended for one match after he was found guilty of ‘verbal obscenity’ during the previous game.
Let’s look at our fantasy 11 predictions for this clash and here are top picks for HBH vs MLS.
Match Details
- Date: January 02, 2021
- Time: 11:35 AM (IST) onwards
- Venue: Blundstone Arena, Hobart
Squads
Hobart Hurricanes Full Squad
Matthew Wade (c), Scott Boland, Jake Doran, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, James Faulkner, Jarrod Freeman, Peter Handscomb, Colin Ingram, Will Jacks, Sandeep Lamichhane, Dawid Malan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, David Moody, Tim Paine, Keemo Paul, D’Arcy Short, Nick Winter, Johan Botha, Charlie Wakim, Caleb Jewell
Melbourne Stars Full Squad
Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Jackson Coleman, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Zahir Khan, Nick Larkin, Nic Maddinson, Jonathan Merlo, Lance Morris, Tom O’Connell, Nicholas Pooran, Will Pucovski, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Dilbar Hussain, Andre Fletcher
Head-to-Head
- Total matches played: 13
- HBH won: 4
- MLS won: 9
- No Result: 0
- Tie: 1
Probable Playing XIs
Hobart Hurricanes Playing XI
- D’Arcy Short
- Ben McDermott (WK)
- Dawid Malan
- Colin Ingram
- Peter Handscomb (C)
- Tim David
- Will Parker
- Nathan Ellis
- Scott Boland
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Riley Meredith
Melbourne Stars Playing XI
- Andre Fletcher
- Marcus Stoinis
- Hilton Cartwright
- Nicholas Pooran (WK)
- Glenn Maxwell (C)
- Ben Dunk
- Nic Maddinson
- Clint Hinchliffe
- Liam Hatcher
- Billy Stanlake
- Zahir Khan
Top picks for Dream11 Fantasy Captain
Here are our three picks for probable Dream11 Fantasy captain for HBH vs MLS:
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Nicholas Pooran
Top picks for Dream11 Fantasy Vice-Captain
Here are our three picks for probable Dream11 Fantasy vice-captain for HBH vs MLS:
- Dawid Malan
- Ben McDermott
- Colin Ingram
Dream11 Fantasy Team 1
Wicket-keepers:
- Ben McDermott
- Nicholas Pooran
Batsmen:
- Dawid Malan (VC)
- Colin Ingram
- Hilton Cartwright
- Andre Fletcher
All-rounders:
- D’Arcy Short
- Glenn Maxwell (C)
Bowlers:
- Liam Hatcher
- Riley Meredith
- Nathan Ellis
Dream11 Fantasy Team 2
Wicket-keepers:
- Ben McDermott (VC)
Batsmen:
- Tim David
- Colin Ingram
- Hilton Cartwright
All-rounders:
- Marcus Stoinis (C)
- Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers:
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Liam Hatcher
- Riley Meredith
- Scott Boland
- Billy Stanlake
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