BBL 2023 | SCO vs HUR, Match 9 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks
Caleb Jewell looked good with the bat in the last match (Source: x.com)
Perth Scorchers (SCO) and Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) go toe-to-toe with each other in the ongoing thirteenth edition of the Big Bash League. Match No. 9 is all set to take place on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Perth Stadium in Perth at 1:45 PM IST. Both sides will meet only once in the league phase of the current competition. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
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SCO vs HUR, Match 9: Venue Analysis
The surface at the Perth Stadium in Perth is favorable for the fast bowlers in general. They might get more help from the track rather than the spin bowlers.
SCO vs HUR, Match 9 - Toss Factor
The stadium will host its first-match of the ongoing Big Bash season 13. The skipper winning the toss may look to bowl first and have a target in front of him.
Scenario: If Perth Scorchers Fields First
Jason Behrendorff, Jhye Richardson and Andrew Tye are all key fast bowlers in this Perth bowling line-up. The trio also picked up six wickets in between them against Melbourne Stars last time out in the ongoing tournament. They will be looking to keep picking the wickets and restrict the Hurricanes to a low total.
Scenario: If Hobart Hurricanes Fields First
Seamers Riley Meredith and Nathan Ellis are experienced campaigners now in the Big Bash League. The duo picked up a wicket each against Sydney Sixers in the current season. All-rounder Corey Anderson also bagged two wickets and the trio would hope to provide breakthroughs against the Scorchers as well.
SCO vs HUR, Match 9 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
Scenario: If Hobart Hurricanes Fields First
Caleb Jewell (HUR)
Caleb Jewell got a solid start against the Sixers this season. The left-handed opening batter struck 42 off 24 which included seven fours and a maximum. The 26-year old opener has 851 runs to his name for the Hobart franchise with five half-centuries. Jewell will look to convert his start into a big score especially in a big run-chase.
Ben McDermott (HUR)
Ben McDermott is a capped Australian player and has played for the Hurricanes for some time now. Batting at no. three, McDermott got a run-a-ball 11 against the Sixers as he failed to get going. With 2307 runs, McDermott is the second highest run-scorer for the franchise in BBL. The Hurricanes will rely heavily on him especially if they are up against a big target.
Scenario: If Perth Scorchers Fields First
Aaron Hardie (SCO)
Aaron Hardie was a part of the Australian side that played with India in the recently-concluded T20 international series in India. The right-handed failed to make an impact but is a familiar name in the BBL. Batting at no. three, Hardie scored 20 with four fours against Melbourne Renegades in this campaign. He also played a cameo of 20 off 15 against the Stars in the next game. Hardie would hope to convert these starts into a significant score in this tie.
Josh Inglis (SCO)
Wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis slammed a magnificent century against India in India recently. The 28-year old right-handed player two unbeaten scores of 3 and 17 so far in WBBL 13. Batting at no. four, Inglis is a crucial and vital cog in the Perth batting line-up. His side would hope to get them over the line while chasing a big target.
SCO vs HUR, Match 9 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices
Stephen Eskinazi (SCO)
After bagging a two-ball duck against the Renegades, Stephen Eskinazi scored a run-a-ball 25 against the Stars. The 29-year old right-handed opening player averages 24 with two half-centuries for the franchise. Eskinazi looks a risky but a worthy pick for this contest.
Matthew Wade (HUR)
Veteran Matthew Wade has been a long servant for the Hobart franchise now. The left-handed wicketkeeper batter is approaching 2000 runs for the Hurricanes in the BBL. The opening batter got 11 off 7 against the Sixers but will hope to get a big one in this fixture.
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