Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers Prediction & Match Preview – BBL 2025-26

Hobart Hurricanes meet Perth Scorchers at Bellerive Oval in the 19th match of BBL 2025-26. The Hurricanes have won four of their first five games and are looking to extend that run.

Mitch Owen and Nikhil Chaudhary have given them strong starts, Chaudhary making 180 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 149. Ben McDermott has 165 runs in five matches, and Matthew Wade arrives after an unbeaten 43 off 20 balls against Melbourne Renegades. Riley Meredith and Nathan Ellis have shared 11 wickets with the new ball, Chris Jordan has been valuable at the death, and Rishad Hossain leads the spin department with eight wickets at an average of 7.72.

Perth Scorchers have won two and lost two to sit third, and they arrive after beating Sydney Thunder by 71 runs. Cooper Connolly has 170 runs from four innings at a strike rate of 167, while Finn Allen has 149 at 191, though his aggression can bring early dismissals. Ashton Turner scored 99 not out from 41 balls last time out, and Mitchell Marsh is still searching for his best form.

Joel Paris has taken five wickets at an economy of 8.81, and Connolly and Brody Couch have nine between them. Hobart’s balance and home advantage give them the edge in our view.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Bellerive Oval tends to offer a balanced contest. The new ball can swing in cooler Tasmanian conditions, so shot selection matters early, before the surface flattens and batters can score more freely. Spin plays a smaller role, with limited turn, so accuracy and variations count for more. Competitive T20 totals are common, and the ground rewards patience combined with smart acceleration.

Weather

The evening looks mild and dry, with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and no significant chance of rain. Temperatures should be in the mid-teens, about 14–17 °C, with moderate winds.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 155–175
• 2nd innings: 140–165

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