The BBL continues with an exciting clash as the Hobart Hurricanes host the Perth Scorchers at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on New Year’s Day. The Hobart Hurricanes are high on confidence after a commanding 71-run victory over Adelaide, showcasing a complete team performance. With an impressive four wins from five matches this season, they’ve established themselves as one of the tournament’s favourites.
The Perth Scorchers, meanwhile, have experienced an inconsistent season with two losses from their four matches. After winning their season opener, they’ve struggled to find consistency, but managed to win their previous match against the Sydney Thunder by 4 wickets.
The two sides have already met once this season at Perth, where the Hurricanes snatched the victory from the Scorchers’ hands, winning the match by 4 wickets. With that in mind, let’s take a look at today’s match prediction between them.
HUR vs SCO Match Preview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers |
| Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Tournament | Big Bash League(BBL) |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Pitches on the ground often proved slow. Pacers get some early movement, but the pitch settles quickly and becomes better for batting. |
| Average score | The average first-innings score here is 149, with totals above 150 considered competitive |
| Favors | Batsmen (progresses); pacers early; slight chasing edge |
| Surface | Starts slow, flattens out; true bounce, pace-friendly initially |
| Toss factor | Bowl first preferred (early seam aid), but bat first wins ~47-56% |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Between 16 °C to 18°C |
| Humidity | Increases to ~65% + in the evening |
| Wind Speed | 15–25 km/h |
| Rain Chance | There is a 2-3% rain probability |
| Dew Factor | Likely (night game favors chasing) 10–12 °C range |
Toss Prediction
At Bellerive Oval in Hobart, historical BBL data shows that the venue is fairly balanced but slightly favors teams chasing — of 67 T20 matches recorded, sides batting second have won 36 times versus 30 wins for teams batting first. The average first-innings score is around 164, with second-innings totals averaging about 150, suggesting competitive chases are common
Injury Update
There are no injuries on either side. Just Beau Webster will be replaced by Charlie Wakim to join the Ashes squad same goes for Josh Inglis, replaced by Bryce Jackson.
HUR vs SCO Match Squad
Hobart Hurricanes: Rehan Ahmed, Hugo Burdon, Nikhil Chaudhary, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Charlie Wakim, Tim Ward, Mac Wright
Perth Scorchers: Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Brody Couch, Laurie Evans, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Bryce Jackson, Mitch Marsh, Joel Paris, Corey Rocchiccioli, Ashton Turner (c)
Dream11 Team For HUR vs SCO
HUR vs SCO Heat Head-to-Head Records
In BBL history, Perth Scorchers lead Hobart Hurricanes in head-to-head records with 13 wins to Hurricanes’ 9 across 22 matches, showcasing Scorchers’ dominance, especially at home venues. A notable close encounter was the 2020 BBL Qualifier, where Scorchers edged Hurricanes by 1 run in a thrilling chase defense at Perth Stadium, highlighting their resilience in the playoffs.
Last Five Matches
- Dec 21, 2024 – Bellerive Oval, Hobart: Hobart Hurricanes won by 8 wickets (chased 156 in 19.2 overs vs SCO 155/6).
- Dec 20, 2023 – Perth Stadium: Perth Scorchers won by 9 wickets (chased 173 in 16.1 overs vs HUR 172/8).
- Jan 18, 2023 – Perth Stadium: Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets (chased 147 in 17.3 overs vs HUR 146/9).
- Dec 19, 2022 – Aurora Stadium, Launceston: Hobart Hurricanes won by 8 runs (172/8 vs SCO 164/8).
- Dec 20, 2021 – Bellerive Oval, Hobart: Perth Scorchers won by 42 runs (167/7 vs HUR 125/9)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player (Team) | Reason |
|---|---|
| Ben McDermott (HUR) | 156 runs at SR of 143, top scorer for HUR |
| Cooper Connolly (SCO) | 136 runs at avg of 68; POTM recent; 3 wkts vs HUR |
| Chris Jordan (HUR) | 6 wkts recent (4 vs Renegades); 23 runs |
| Finn Allen (SCO) | 95 runs; explosive 79* off 38 vs Heat |
| Nikhil Chaudhary (HUR) | 127 runs; most sixes; POTM prior SCO clash |
| Aaron Hardie (SCO) | 207 runs at avg of 69 & 6 wkts vs HUR historically |
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