BBL 2021/22 Eliminator Match:57 STR vs HUR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Other Updates

The Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes are set to compete against each other in the Eliminator of the Big Bash League. The STR vs HUR battle is scheduled to take place at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, 21^st January. In the previous meeting between the two, STR had a huge 7-wicket victory over the HUR. Adelaide Strikers finished their league run with 4 wins on the trot. They were placed at the 4^th spot on the table with 28 points and will be facing the Hobart Hurricanes who finished at the 5^th spot with 27 points. The winner of this game will play against the Sydney Thunder in the Knockout match.

Strikers played their previous match against the Sixers, which ended up in a win by 8 wickets. Batting first Sixers posted a total of 161 on the board. In reply, the Strikers batsmen handled the pressure and got to the target in just 17.3 overs. On the other hand, Hurricanes the last match turned out to be a forgettable one as the Stars batsman smashed a BBL record 273 runs with Maxwell scoring 154*. In reply, Hurricanes could only score 167 and lost the match by 106 runs.

Match Details

Date: 21-Jan-2022

Time: 1:45 PM IST and 7:15 PM Local Time

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground

Where to watch:  Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv App

Pitch report

It’s always tricky to set the target here as there will be more helpful for the bowlers in the initial overs of play. The team’s chasing has an excellent track record in recent times and hence bowling first is a good option.

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Weather Forecast

Conditions will be pleasant throughout the STR vs HUR contest. The temperature will be hovering around 24-28 degrees Celsius. There will be no interruptions in the game as the weather will remain clear.

Top Picks for STR vs HUR Dream 11

Ben McDermott is the only batter to score over 500 runs in the tournament. McDermott has made 571 runs in 12 matches at an average of 51.90 and a strike rate of 153.49. He has hit two centuries and three half-centuries in the tournament. He is a must-pick for your fantasy teams.

Tom Rogers is the leading wicket-taker for the Hurricanes. He has taken 18 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 19.38, an economy of 7.75, and a strike rate of 15.

Peter Siddle is the leading wicket-taker in this season of the BBL. The Strikers skipper has taken 23 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 18.73, an economy of 8.26, and a strike rate of 13.6. He is one of the four bowlers to pick a fifer in this edition of the BBL.

Matthew Short has made 359 runs in 13 matches at an average of 29.91 and a strike rate of 152.11 including two half-centuries. He has picked six wickets at an economy of 6.83.

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For STR vs HUR

Batters –Ian Cockbain, Jonathan Wells, Peter Handscomb, Jake Weatherald,

Bowlers – Peter Siddle, Fawad Ahmed, Henry Thornton

All-rounders – Matt Renshaw, D’Arcy Short (vc), Jordan Thompson,

Wicket-Keeper – Ben McDermott (c),

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For STR vs HUR

Batters – Ian Cockbain, Tim David, Jonathan Wells

Bowlers – Peter Siddle, Sandeep Lamichhane, Fawad Ahmed, Tom Rogers

All-rounders – Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short

Wicket-Keeper – Matthew Wade (vc), Ben McDermott

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Probable XI for STR vs HUR

Strikers: Henry Hunt, Matt Renshaw, Jonathan Wells, Ian Cockbain, Thomas Kelly, Jake Weatherald, Henry Thornton, Harry Nielsen (wk), Harry Conway, Peter Siddle (c), Fawad Ahmed

Hurricanes: Ben McDermott (wk), Caleb Jewell, D Arcy Short, Matthew Wade (c), Tim David, Peter Handscomb, Tom Rogers, Mitchell Owen, Will Sanders, Wil Parker, Sandeep Lamichhane

Who will Win- Match Prediction

Looking at the current form and team combination, Strikers is expected to win this game and continue their winning form. Hurricanes will need a lot to beat them.

Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.