Hobart Hurricanes betting

The Hobart Hurricanes surprised everyone when they blasted their way in the 2017-18 Big Bash League final. They followed that up with a first-place finish in BBL8 but fell short in the semi-finals. How will they fare this time around?

About the Hobart Hurricanes

Established:	2011
Home ground:	Blundstone Arena
Coaches:	Adam Griffith
Captain:	Matthew Wade
BBL titles:	–

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Hobart Hurricanes fixture

Opponent	Date	Venue	Time
Sydney Sixers	Friday, December 20	Traeger Park	2:45pm AEDT
Melbourne Stars	Sunday, December 22	Ted Summerton Reserve	2:45pm AEDT
Melbourne Renegades	Tuesday, December 24	Blundstone Arena	2:45pm AEDT
Melbourne Stars	Monday, December 30	UTAS Stadium	7:10pm AEDT
Brisbane Heat	Friday, January 3	Blundstone Arena	7:10pm AEDT
Perth Scorchers	Sunday, January 5	Perth Stadium	9:40pm AEDT
Brisbane Heat	Thursday, January 9	The Gabba	7:10pm AEDT
Sydney Thunder	Saturday, January 11	Sydney Showgrounds	6:10pm AEDT
Perth Scorchers	Monday, January 13	Blundstone Arena	7:10pm AEDT
Sydney Sixers	Thursday, January 16	SCG	7:10pm AEDT
Adelaide Strikers	Sunday, January 19	UTAS Stadium	2:45pm AEDT
Melbourne Renegades	Tuesday, January 21	Marvel Stadium	7:10pm AEDT
Sydney Thunder	Friday, January 24	Blundstone Arena	6:10pm AEDT
Adelaide Strikers	Sunday, January 26	Adelaide Oval	7:10pm AEDT

Hobart Hurricanes futures betting

Although the ‘Canes went deep again last year, there is little love for them in the outright betting for BBL09. Given this squad boasts some of the country’s form limited-overs players, there might be some serious value in backing Hobart to make another run at the title.

Tips for betting on the Hobart Hurricanes

For so long a rag-tag bunch of unassuming also-rans, the Hurricanes now have a talented roster that features some of the most explosive players in the competition. Keep an eye on these names.

Most wickets betting
With Jofra Archer gone, the scene is set for Riley Meredith to take the next step in his rapid rise. The Tasmanian speedster was one of the breakout stars of BBL8 and could make a case for national selection with another strong campaign. Scott Boland is an excellent addition to the bowling attack and veteran left-armer James Faulkner remains a big threat at this level.

Most runs betting
The opening combo of D’Arcy Short and Matthew Wade tore the competition to shreds last season. Wade will miss the early stages of the season due to Test duties, so the likes of Ben McDermott and Caleb Jewell will need to play their part.

Hobart Hurricanes all-time XI

The Hurricanes have had some world-class talent grace their list over the years, including Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, Shaun Tait, Stuart Broad and Alex Hales. None of those names feature in Hobart’s all-time XI.

There is a big fight over the keeper’s slot, as no fewer than three recognised glovesmen feature in the top seven. Tim Paine mans the stumps, with Matthew Wade and Ben McDermott completing a very gifted batting lineup.

Dan Christian is a lock for the allrounder spot and Jofra Archer spearheads a bowling attack that also includes the BBL’s all-time top wicket-taker, Ben Laughlin. Cameron Boyce and Xavier Doherty have both done enough to justify the inclusion of two specialist spinners.

1. D’Arcy Short
2. Tim Paine
3. Matthew Wade
4. George Bailey (c)
5. Ben McDermott
6. Travis Birt
7. Dan Christian
8. Jofra Archer
9. Cameron Boyce
10. Ben Laughlin
11. Xavier Doherty

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