Confrontation No. 27 in Big Bash League (BBL) It will happen between Sydney Thunder and Hobart cyclones. The two teams currently occupy second and third places in the points table, respectively. Both teams are equal in points, but the Thunder have the better net run rate in this matchup.
Both teams want to outdo the other and take the lead in the league. The Thunder will come into this match after a defeat by Brisbane Heat In the previous BBL match. The visiting team, the Hurricanes, will arrive at the other end with great momentum and wanting to continue their ongoing winning streak.
Big Bash League 2024-25, Match 27:
- Date and time: January 8, 8:15 AM GMT/1:45 PM EST/7:15 PM CT
- place: sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Sydney Showground Stadium Report:
The Sydney Showground pitch is usually balanced, offering something for both batsmen and bowlers. The surface tends to be solid, allowing for good bounce and hold, making it suitable for early gamers. As the game progresses, the field generally flattens, providing opportunities for hitters to score freely. Spinners are often played in the middle, especially in longer formats, where the surface can grip and spin. In T20s, the pitch is known to support high-scoring games but still offers assistance to bowlers with variations. Weather conditions and pitch setup play a crucial role in determining their behavior. In general, the court ensures competitive matches with equal competition between bat and ball.
Prediction picks for THU vs HUR Dream11:
- Wicket keeper: Sam Billings
- Speculators: David Warner, Mitchell Owen, Shay Hope, Tim David
- All aspects: Chris Green, Chris Jordan, Nikhil Chaudhary
- shooters: Nathan Ellis, Luke Ferguson, Wes Hager
See also: Mark Waugh points out Jasprit Bumrah's funny moment when Lockie Ferguson bowls an unorthodox delivery in BBL 2024-25
THU vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Team: Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Mitchell Owen, Lockie Ferguson
- Choice 2: David Warner, Chris Green
THU vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Ben McDermott, Shirvan Rutherford, Riley Meredith, and Waqar Salamkhil
THU vs. HUR Dream11 for today's match (January 08, 8:15 AM GMT):
the difference:
Sydney Thunder: Oliver Davies, David Warner (c), Matthew Gilks, Sam Billings (w), Shirvan Rutherford, Hugh Webgen, Chris Green, Daniel Christian, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar, Sam Constas, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew
Hobart cyclones: Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade (w), Shay Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Choudhury, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkhil, Patrick Dooley, Peter Hatsoglu, Charlie Wakim
