A profile of the Hobart Hurricanes, Tasmania’s Big Bash League franchise: their Bellerive Oval home, Launceston games, identity and women’s team.
The Hobart Hurricanes are Tasmania’s Big Bash League franchise. Founded in 2011 as one of the eight original clubs, they represent the island state and play in purple. Their home ground is Bellerive Oval, on the eastern shore of the River Derwent.
As the BBL’s only team from Tasmania, the Hurricanes are linked closely to Tasmanian cricket and have a distinctive regional identity. They play in a smaller market than the mainland sides, but their supporters are known for turning out in numbers.
Bellerive Oval, also known as Blundstone Arena, is the club’s main home and has staged Test matches as well as BBL games. The ground has a scenic setting and can offer help to pace bowlers when conditions are cool. The Hurricanes also play some home matches at the University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston, taking the game to the north of the state.
The Hurricanes have reached the BBL final, including the 2017-18 final, which they lost to the Adelaide Strikers. They have often been competitive in the regular season, and the club’s followers have long hoped to see a first title.
The Hurricanes have been part of the Women’s Big Bash League since it launched in 2015-16. The women’s side shares the club’s colours and has had a growing profile in Tasmania.
This profile does not cover current squads, coaches or standings, which change from season to season.
At Bellerive Oval in Hobart, with some home games in Launceston.
In 2011, for the first Big Bash League season.
Tasmania.
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