By Zainab Shafiq 
On December 20th, Wednesday, the BBL 2023 continues with an exciting encounter between Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes in the 9th match at Perth Stadium. The action kicks off at 08:15 AM GMT / 04:15 PM LOCAL, promising a thrilling showdown between the two teams.
Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes Match Preview
As the Perth Scorchers gear up to face the Hobart Hurricanes in the 9th match, the Scorchers find themselves in a promising position having played two matches, winning one, and securing 3 points. Currently sitting at the 3rd spot on the points table with a commendable net run rate of 2.32, the Scorchers have yet to face defeat, although one of their matches concluded with no result.
On the other hand, the Hobart Hurricanes have played a solitary game, facing a loss, with a net run rate of -0.440. The upcoming clash is poised to be a crucial one as both teams seek to make significant strides.
Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes Weather Report
During the match, the weather is expected to be a comfortable 23°C, with a RealFeel® of 21°C. Conditions will be mainly clear and breezy, accompanied by an east-southeast wind at 24 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 44 km/h. The humidity level is forecasted to be at 47%, and the dew point is at 13°C. There is a minimal 1% probability of precipitation during the game. However, towards the end of the match, there is a possibility of rain, adding an element of uncertainty to the weather conditions.
Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes Pitch Report
The pitch at this ground is expected to be batsman-friendly, offering good bounce and favoring stroke play. Bowlers may find some assistance early on, but overall, it’s likely to be a surface conducive to high-scoring encounters.
Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes Predicted XI
Perth Scorchers: Stephen Eskinzai, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (C), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Hamish McKenzie
Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade (WK), Caleb Jewell, Sam Hain, Ben McDermott, Tim David, Corey Anderson, Nathan Ellis (C), Chris Jordan, Peter Hatzoglou, Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith
Dream11 Team for Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes
Stephen Eskinzai, Matthew Wade (WK), Sam Hain, Aaron Hardie, Tim David, Ashton Turner (C), Corey Anderson, Peter Hatzoglou, Chris Jordan, Jhye Richardson, Hamish McKenzie
Where to Watch Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes?
| COUNTRY | TV CHANNELS | STREAMING PLATFORMS | RADIO COMMENTARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo Sports | Kayo, Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) | Fox Sports, Seven Network (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| India | Sony Six, Sony Ten, SonyLiv, Star Sports | Disney+Hotstar | Star Sports Network (TV), Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Pakistan | Geo Super, Ten Sports, Smartcric | – | – |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ, Spark Sport | – | Sky Sport (TV) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, Sky Go, Sky Now | – | Sky Sports (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| United States | Willow TV, Willow Xtra | – | Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Bangladesh | Channel 9, Gazi TV (GTV), BTV | – | – |
| Sri Lanka | Channel Eye (SLRC), Dialog TV, Peco TV | – | – |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports, ESPN+ | – | – |
| MENA Countries | OSN Sports Cricket | – | – |