Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes – 13/12/2020

Strikers v Hurricanes – BBL Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Team News, Predictions – 13/12/2020

Hobart got off to the perfect start when beating defending champions Sydney Sixers in the BBL curtain-rasier.

This is Adelaide’s opening fixture and they will also be keen to hit the ground running.

Discover our free BBL betting tips for this clash.

Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes – Match Preview

It is Adelaide that have the better head-to-head record between these two. They have won seven of the last 11 encounters.

However, honours were even in BBL 09 with both sides picking up a win each from their two clashes.

Where: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

When: Sunday, 13 December 2020

Start time: 08:40 IST (03:10 GMT)

Pitch conditions: The Bellerive wicket has helped bowlers early in the innings in the past. Early wickets also fell in the previous game here. Despite that, it looks a decent batting track so scores above 175 should be the aim.

Weather conditions: Clear skies and warm weather can be expected in Hobart. There is no chance of rain and temperatures will be around the 25 degree mark.

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Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes – Latest Odds

The bookies can’t split these two. Both are priced at 1.91 with bet365 to take the win.

Should it be as close as they predict, then a super over isn’t totally out of the question. That can be backed at 13.0 with the same betting site.

Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes – Team News

Hobart will still be without T20 star Dawid Malan until he completes his isolation following England’s trip to South Africa. He should be back o December 18.

Sandeep Lamichhane is also absent after recently testing positive for coronavirus. His absence will again be covered by South African Johan Botha.

Colin Ingram will be looking to build on his half-century from this first match

Alex Carey misses this one for Adelaide because he’s away with Australia A.

However, they have brought in former Test Opener Matt Renshaw and retained English batsman Phil Salt

Jon Wells and Jake Weatherald add even more batting prowess in Carey’s absence. Swing bowler Dan Worrall arrived from the Stars and could be handed the new ball.

Adelaide v Hobart – Squads

Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes – Betting Tips and Prediction

The fact Hobart got off to a winning start makes this an even more interesting contest.

They will already have learned a few things about the conditions and will be full of confidence.

That said, the Strikers look a well-balanced unit this year, enjoyed a fine league phase last season, and can set themselves up for a title charge this time around.

The absence of Alex Carey is a blow, but preference goes to Adelaide for the win. They look a good bet a 1.91 with bet365.

Handscomb Looks a Value Play

Peter Handscomb showed signs against Sydney that he can make a big score at this ground.

He only managed 24 before being dismissed Steve O’Keefe but that included two fours and a six as he took a positive approach at the crease.

Colin Ingram above him at three also did well after they lost both openers for ducks, but it might be worth taking a chance on Handscomb to be top batsman.

He can be backed at 5.5 with 22Bet to be Hobart’s top run-scorer in this one.

Siddle for Top Bowler

Rejuvenated Peter Siddle starred for the Strikers last season and can do the same again.

He was the sixth in the leading wicket-taker charts last term, just ahead of teammate Rashid Khan.

It is Khan that heads the top bowler market for this game but it would be no surprise if Siddle found wicket once more.

His price of 4.0 with LeoVegas look appealing.

Make sure you see our round-up of the best free tips for this match.