BBL 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for Knockout

Hobart Hurricanes will take on Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 Knockout on Wednesday, January 21, in Hobart. Hobart Hurricanes finished third on the points table with six wins, while Melbourne Stars finished fourth, also with six wins from ten matches. With a place in the next round at stake, this will be a do-or-die contest for both teams.

Here, let us take a look at the Knockout Playing XI of HH vs MS:

Hobart Hurricanes

Top Order: Tim Ward, Mitch Owen, Beau Webster

Tim Ward has scored 177 runs in seven innings. Mitchell Owen has scored 146 runs in nine innings and also picked up three wickets. Beau Webster has scored 78 runs in two innings.

Middle Order: Ben McDermott (Capt), Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (WK)

Ben McDermott has accumulated 270 runs in nine innings. Nikhil Chaudhary has been impressive with 279 runs in nine innings, while Matthew Wade has scored 159 runs in seven innings.

Lower Middle Order: Macalister Wright, Chris Jordan

Macalister Wright has scored 78 runs this season. Chris Jordan has contributed 51 runs and claimed seven wickets.

Bowler: Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake

Rishad Hossain has taken 13 wickets in nine innings. Riley Meredith has picked up nine wickets, while Billy Stanlake has taken three wickets.

Melbourne Stars:

Top Order: Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (WK), Joe Clarke

Thomas Rogers has scored 174 runs in seven innings. Sam Harper has been outstanding with 371 runs in nine innings. Joe Clarke has scored 103 runs in five matches.

Middle Order: Campbell Kellaway, Marcus Stoinis (Capt), Hilton Cartwright

Campbell Kellaway has scored 172 runs in nine innings. Marcus Stoinis has contributed 264 runs in seven innings and has also taken 14 wickets. Hilton Cartwright has scored 78 runs.

Lower Middle Order: Glenn Maxwell, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson

Glenn Maxwell has scored 67 runs and taken one wicket. Tom Curran has scored 60 runs and has been excellent with the ball, taking 15 wickets. Mitchell Swepson has taken eight wickets in ten matches.

Bowler: Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle

Haris Rauf has taken 18 wickets in the tournament so far, while Peter Siddle has claimed 16 wickets in the ten matches he has played.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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