HUR vs SCO Dream11 Prediction, Big Bash League 2024-25, Match 7: Hobart vs Perth playing XI, fantasy team today's and squads

Match Preview 

It is the first double header Saturday in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024 season. The match between Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers will also be the first day game of the tournament. The venue of the game is the picturesque Bellerive Oval in Tasmania, as the teams get ready for a busy period of games with the New Year looming large. 

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) began the tournament with a huge loss to Melbourne Renegades on Thursday. Nathan Ellis played a lone hand with the bat as his side were bowled out for a mere 74 on the board, which the opposition chased down in the 9 overs with 6 wickets in hand. Thanks to this huge loss, Hobart’s run rate has taken a massive beating. 

Perth Scorchers (SCO) on the other hand, started the BBL 2024 campaign with an easy wicket win over Melbourne Stars. Perth are one of the most fancied teams in the league, having won the title on multiple occasions. With the win in the 1st game of the campaign, Scorchers have laid down the marker in fine style. 

Match Details 

Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers, Match 7

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart 

Date and Time: 21st December 2024, 10:30 AM

Live Coverage: Star Sports (HD and SD) and Disney Hotstar (WEB and OTT)

Bellerive Oval, Pitch Report

This is the first game of the season at the famous Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Since this is a day game, one can expect both sides to have the best conditions as the day progresses. The team that wins the toss will want to bat first, with the latter half of the day likely to see the bowlers get good help. The pitch will be conducive for batting, and the average at this ground is 155. 

Head-to-Head Details 

Matches played: 20

Wins for Hobart: 7

Wins for Perth: 13

Dream11 HUR vs SCO Predicted XI 

Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil

Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Cooper Connolly, Matthew Hurst, Ashton Turner, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

Dream11 Top picks for HUR vs SCO 

Nathan Ellis: Hobart skipper Nathan Ellis’ 35 was the main reason behind his side being able to score 74 on the board. Ellis also did a great job with the ball picking 2/12 from his 2 overs, which included the wickets of Josh Brown and Jacob Bethell, to put some pressure on the Renegades. 

Cooper Connolly: 21-year-old all-rounder Cooper Connolly was the best batter for Perth Scorchers in the game against the Stars. Connolly scored 64 and also picked 1 wicket with the ball to cap off a perfect return. The young Australian star was injured during the series against Pakistan and his return augurs well for the Scorchers.

Dream11 Budget Picks for HUR vs SCO 

Shai Hope: Hobart Hurricanes know the quality that Shai Hope brings to the table with the bat in hand. The West Indian star scored just 13 runs in the last match. Hope has the ability to pick up his game and has the knack of scoring big runs when in full flow. 

Jason Behrendorff: Left-arm pacer Jason Behrendorff has been a valiant solider for Perth in the last few years. The veteran pacer bowled four overs and picked 1/19 with a maiden over in the last match. Considering the conditions in Hobart will suit the pacers, Behrendorff could be a handful with the ball. 

Dream11 players to avoid for HUR vs SCO

Chris Jordan: Veteran England star Chris Jordan had a miserable start to the BBL 2024 season with the bat and ball. Jordan scored a first-ball duck and bowled just one over, which cost him 6 runs as he was left wicketless. The 36-year-old has loads of experience in the T20 format and would want to bounce back into form. 

Matthew Hurst: Young Matthew Hurst didn’t start BBL 2024 the way he would have wanted. The 21-year-old was out for just 4 runs in the last match and Scorchers team management will want more from the youngster as the season gets going. 

Suggested playing No. 1 for HUR vs SCO Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

F Allen, S Hope, A Turner, K Jennings, A Agar, C Connolly (C), M Owen, N Ellis (VC), J Behrendorff, R Meredith, L Morris

Suggested playing No. 2 for HUR vs SCO Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket 

F Allen, S Hope, A Turner (VC), K Jennings, A Agar, C Connolly, M Owen, N Ellis (C), J Behrendorff, R Meredith, B Stanlake