Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers will face each other in Match 19 of BBL 2025-26 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on January 1. The Scorchers possess a better net run rate than the Hurricanes despite winning two fewer matches.
The Nathan Ellis-led team has lost only one game this season. They are currently on a three-match winning streak, winning all their matches while chasing. The Hurricanes will the favourites going into this clash.
The Scorchers won their tournament-opening match by five wickets and as many balls to spare. They then lost their next two matches. The Scorchers’ most convincing victory came against Sydney Thunder, a match which they convincingly won by 71 runs.
HUR vs SCO Match Details
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers, Match 19, BBL 2025-26 |
| Date and Time | Thursday, January 1; 1:45 pm (IST) |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming Details | Click here to watch HUR vs SCO | Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
Bellerive Oval, Hobart Pitch Report
The average first innings in 20 completed T20s at the Bellerive Oval is 149. The venue has hosted two matches so far at this venue in this BBL. The totals of 162 and 180 were chased down by the team batting second with ease. Teams batting first will have to aim at a total way above 149 to make a contest.
HUR vs SCO Head to Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 22 |
| Won by Hobart Hurricanes | 9 |
| Won by Perth Scorchers | 13 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | December 18, 2011 |
| Most-recent Fixture | December 26, 2025 |
HUR vs SCO Predicted Playing XIs
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR):
Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith
Perth Scorchers (SCO):
Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman
HUR vs SCO Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter — Ben McDermott
Ben McDermott compiled scores of 38, 69 and 49* in the Hurricanes’ first three matches. He could score only single-digit scores in the team’s last two matches. The wicketkeeper-batter can be expected to be overturn this patch and return to his best.
Probable Best Bowler — Rishad Hossain
Rishad Hossain has bowled frugally, conceding runs at an economy rate of just 7.72. He has also been amongst the wickets. The Bangladeshi leg-spinner is more than likely to extend his tally going by the form he is showing.
Today’s Match Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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