In the 18th match of the Big Bash League 2024/25, Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers (HUR vs SIX) will be played at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Wednesday early evening. It will be the fifth game for the Sixers and the fourth match for the Hurricanes this BBL season.
HUR vs SIX Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2024/25 (BBL 2024/25)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 18
Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers (HUR vs SIX)
Format: T20
Date and Time: Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 16:00 local time (10:30 IST)
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Live Broadcasting/Streaming (only in India): Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app
HUR vs SIX Teams’ status
After losing their season opener against Melbourne Renegades after a horrible batting collapse to score only 74 runs and losing by six wickets, Hobart Hurricanes beat Perth Scorchers by eight wickets after successfully chasing 156 runs and beat Adelaide Strikers by 11 runs after successfully defending 214 runs. After a horrible start, Hurricanes' top-order batters have produced strong starts.
Sydney Sixers have won all their first four matches of the season. After beating Melbourne Renegades in a comfortable chase of 170 runs, Sixers defeated Sydney Thunder in a last-ball chase of 164 runs by winning five wickets. Sixers then comfortably won against Melbourne Stars by eight wickets and the defending champions Brisbane Heat by eight wickets after successfully chasing 195 and 139 runs, respectively.
HUR vs SIX Weather Forecast
There are some rain threats between late afternoon and early evening. The game-time temperatures can be between 17°C and 15°C.
HUR vs SIX Head-to-Head (Overall)
Matches: 19
Hobart Hurricanes won: 9
Sydney Sixers won: 9
No Result: 1
HUR vs SIX Pitch Report
Bellerive Oval (Hobart) has hosted one match this season, where Hobart Hurricanes successfully chased the 156-run target against Perth Scorchers and won by eight wickets with four balls remaining. Hurricanes opener Mitchell Owen scored 101 not out off 64 balls with nine fours and five sixes.
Talking about recent records at this T20 venue, it is highly favourable for the chasing teams. It is a favourable venue for the pacers and wrist spinners.
HUR vs SIX Toss Prediction
Win the toss and bowl first.
HUR vs SIX Full Available Squads
Hobart Hurricanes Full Available Squad
Nathan Ellis (Captain), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Peter Hatzoglou, Shai Hope, Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Waqar Salamkheil, Billy Stanlake, Charlie Wakim, Matthew Wade
Sydney Sixers Full Available Squad
Moises Henriques (Captain), Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Akeal Hosein, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Kurtis Patterson, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Lachlan Shaw, Jordan Silk, James Vince
HUR vs SIX Predicted XIs
Hobart Hurricanes Predicted XI:
Mitchell Owen, Caleb Jewell, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (Captain), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil
Sydney Sixers Predicted XI:
James Vince, Josh Philippe, Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Moises Henriques (Captain), Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Jackson Bird, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Ben Dwarshuis
HUR vs SIX Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeeper(s): B McDermott (8.5 Cr), J Philippe (8.5 Cr)
Batter(s): M Henriques (9 Cr), J Vince (8.5 Cr), K Patterson (7 Cr)
All-rounder(s): C Jordan (8 Cr), H Kerr (7.5 Cr), M Owen (8.5 Cr)
Bowler(s): B Dwarshuis (9 Cr), N Ellis (9 Cr), T Murphy (6.5 Cr)
Captain: James Vince (Sydney Sixers)
Vice-captain: Mitchell Owen (Hobart Hurricanes)
HUR vs SIX Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeeper(s): B McDermott (8.5 Cr), S Hope (8 Cr), J Philippe (8.5 Cr)
Batter(s): M Henriques (9 Cr), J Vince (8.5 Cr)
All-rounder(s): C Jordan (8 Cr), H Kerr (7.5 Cr), M Owen (8.5 Cr)
Bowler(s): B Dwarshuis (9 Cr), R Meredith (8.5 Cr), N Ellis (9 Cr)
Captain: Ben Dwarshuis (Sydney Sixers)
Vice-captain: Josh Philippe (Sydney Sixers)
HUR vs SIX Dream11 Top Backups (Excluding 2 Team Suggestions)
A Hosein (8 Cr), T David (8 Cr), J Edwards (8 Cr), J Silk (8 Cr)
