Big Bash League - BBL 2024-25: Big Bash League match number 27 is going to be played between Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes. This match will start on 8th January 2025 at 01:45 PM
| Match | Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes (THU vs HUR) |
| League | Australian T20 League Bash (BBL) |
| Date | Wednesday, 8th January 2025 |
| Time | 01:45 PM (IST) - 08:15 AM (GMT) |
Sydney Thunder will take on Hobart Hurricanes in the 27th match of the Big Bash League. The match will be played at Sydney Showground Stadium. Hobart Hurricanes won their previous match against Adelaide Strikers in Hobart on Sunday. They have now won four matches in a row. Chasing 187 runs to win, Hurricanes got off to a good start and then fell behind due to quick wickets, but Tim David scored an unbeaten 62 off 28 balls to help them achieve the target. Sydney Thunder suffered a five-wicket loss against Brisbane Heat in the previous match. Batting first, Thunder were reduced to 129/7 at one stage but managed to reach 173, which looked like a par score.
The Thunder bowlers started really well and picked up some early wickets and kept the pressure on. The Heat needed almost 12 runs per over in the final 10 overs, but Renshaw and Bryant played brilliant knocks to help Brisbane Heat win. Hobart Hurricanes have registered four consecutive wins and are third on the points table with four wins out of five matches. On the other hand, Sydney Thunder have registered four wins out of six matches and are second on the table. The contest between these two teams is going to be very close.
On the other hand, Mitchell Owen and Matthew Wade will open the innings for Hobart Hurricanes. Both are very talented players and have played many aggressive innings in the previous matches. Mitchell Owen is getting the most fantasy points in this series. Shai Hope will be the backbone of the batting department, if early wickets fall, he will handle the innings. Ben McDermott and Nikhil Chaudhary will strengthen the middle order for Hobart Hurricanes. Ben McDermott will lead Hobart Hurricanes as captain. He is also a good wicketkeeper. Matthew Wade will do wicketkeeping for Hobart Hurricanes. Nikhil Chaudhary and Waqar Salmakhel will take care of their team's spin bowling. Nathan Ellis and Riley Meredith will lead their team's fast bowling attack.
Sydney Thunder (THU) Possible Playing 11: 1. David Warner(C), 2. Oliver Davies, 3. Matthew Gilkes(WK), 4. Sam Billings(WK), 5. Sherfane Rutherford, 6. Hugh Weibgen, 7. Chris Green, 8. Daniel Christian, 9. Tom Andrews, 10. Lockie Ferguson, 11. Wes Agar
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Possible Playing 11: 1. Mitchell Owen, 2. Matthew Wade(WK), 3. Shai Hope, 4. Ben McDermott(WK)(C), 5. Nikhil Chaudhary, 6. Tim David, 7. Chris Jordan, 8. Nathan Ellis, 9. Billy Stanlake, 10. Waqar Salamkhel, 11. Riley Meredith
The pitch at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, Australia will be balanced and will suit both fast bowlers and spinners. Both teams will look to chase the target on this ground. The average first innings score is 140. And the team winning the toss can bowl first
The temperature on the day of the Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, 8th January 2025 is expected to be around 24°C with 80% humidity and 6.6 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 km. There is a 38% chance of precipitation during the game.
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