A superb unbeaten half-century to Ben McDermott has the Hobart Hurricanes in a strong position against the Adelaide Strikers who will chase a monster target of 215 to win on Friday night.

Adelaide Strikers have a bating strike rate of 219.4 during the Power Surge this BBL season, the highest of any team in the competition; though, only the Perth Scorchers (6.6) have a better bowling economy than the Hobart Hurricanes (8.5) during this period.

Adelaide Strikers haven't had the best start to their campaign in the Big Bash League having lost two out of the three matches. With the tournament being truncated, the teams can't relax and even though Hobart Hurricanes are sailing in a similar boat,

Enjoy a sporting entree before the highly-anticipated Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars Big Bash League match by cheering on Adelaide United as it takes on the tough assignment that is table-toppers Melbourne City. The match kicks off at 4.50pm at Coopers Stadium on December 20.

Richard Mann previews Friday's Big Bash clash between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars, where big runs are the order of the day.

Match 13 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the Adelaide Strikers host the Hobart Hurricanes on Friday (Dec 27). The Adelaide franchise will be eager to return to winning ways after a loss to Brisbane Heat whereas the seventh-ranked Hurricanes will look to make it two wins in a row after a victory over Perth Scorchers in their last tie.