Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes, Prediction & Betting Tips

The dismal performance from Brisbane Heat continued when they lost their sixth match of the Big Bash League, 2014-15, against Sydney Sixers by a visible difference of six wickets. They could win just one game so far in the event and are placed at the bottom of the chart with two points. Hobart Hurricanes were denied from another victory when they were outplayed by Perth Scorchers with a difference of 18 runs. The former holds the fifth spot on the table carrying six points from seven matches and will face Brisbane Heat in the next one.

Players to watch

Peter Forrest played a smart unbeaten innings of 62 runs for Brisbane Heat in the last game and Andrew Flintoff scored 46. Nathan Reardon, Jimmy Peirson and Chris Lynn have contributed quite a few runs for their team while Ryan Duffield, Cameron Gannon, James Hopes, Daniel Christian and Flintoff are looking after the affairs of the bowling.

Michael Hill was the only batsman of Hobart Hurricanes who battled against the bowlers of Perth Scorchers, posted 64 runs and none of the others were able to touch the twenty runs mark. Jonathan Wells, Ben Dunk, Tim Paine and George Bailey are the dependable batsmen who can demonstrate positive knocks on their day. Tim Bresnan and Jake Read grabbed 3 and 2 wickets whereas Ben Hilfenhaus along with Cameron Boyce have bowled exceptionally well during the tournament.

Time & Venue

Thursday, January 15, 2015 @ 08:40 GMT, 18:40 local at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane.

Weather

A rather warm weather but will be partly cloudy during the day with the temperatures around 24-38ᵒC.

Toss

Brisbane Heat preferred to bat most of the times while Hobart Hurricanes can go for the chase.

The Pitch

The surface will assist the batsmen who apply themselves better and the bowlers with nice line and length can get most out of it.

Teams

Brisbane Heat – James Hopes (C), Jimmy Peirson, Peter Forrest, Chris Lynn, Daniel Christian, Ben Cutting, Nathan Reardon, Andrew Flintoff, Jason Floros, Ryan Duffield, Cameron Gannon.

Hobart Hurricanes – George Bailey (C), Ben Dunk, Tim Paine, Michael Hill, Jonathan Wells, Shoaib Malik, Tim Bresnan, Xavier Doherty, Cameron Boyce, Jake Reed, Ben Hilfenhaus.

Prediction

Hobart Hurricanes are in a position to win the game.