In the 21st game at the Big Bash League 2023/24, the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder (HUR vs THU) match will be played at Bellerive Oval (Hobart) on Monday (1 January 2024) early evening. It will be the fifth game for the Hurricanes and the sixth match for the Thunder this season.
After losing their first two games against Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers, Hobart Hurricanes beat Melbourne Renegades before losing against Melbourne Stars in the DLS method in the rain-curtailed match.
Meanwhile, Sydney Thunder also suffered losses in their first two matches of the season against Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers. After beating Melbourne Stars in their next schedule, Thunder again lost against Brisbane Heat and had a no result against Sydney Sixers.
HUR vs THU Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2023/24 (BBL 13)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 21
Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder
Format: T20
Date and Time: Monday, 1 January 2024, 10:30 IST (16:00 local time)
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Live Broadcasting/Streaming: (In Australia) Kayo, Fox Cricket and SEN Radio
(In India) Star Sports Network; Disney+Hotstar
HUR vs THU Weather Forecast
According to Accuweather, there is a very low chance of rain (less than 10%) for the match day. The game-time temperatures can be between 20°C and 16°C.
HUR vs THU Pitch Report
It will be the third game at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, at the BBL 13. In the first game of the season at this venue, Hurricanes successfully chased the 188 runs target in 19 overs after losing four wickets against Melbourne Renegades. In the second game, Melbourne Stars claimed a seven-wicket win (DLS method) after successfully chasing the revised 67-run target in seven overs.
HUR vs THU Toss prediction:
Win the toss and bowl first.
HUR vs THU Complete Available Squad
Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis (C), Corey Anderson, Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Liam Guthrie, Sam Hain, Peter Hatzoglou, Sam Heazlett, Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright
Sydney Thunder: Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Nathan McAndrew, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, William Salzmann, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, Jason Sangha
HUR vs THU Predicted XIs
Hobart Hurricanes Predicted XI: Matthew Wade (wk), Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Mac Wright, Sam Hain, Nikhil Chaudhary, Corey Anderson, Chris Jordan, Paddy Dooley, Nathan Ellis (C), Riley Meredith
Sydney Thunder Predicted XI: Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft (wk), Ollie Davies, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (C), Nathan McAndrew, Liam Hatcher, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha
HUR vs THU Top Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Cameron Bancroft
Batters: Caleb Jewell, Mac Wright
All-Rounders: Daniel Sams
Bowlers: Nathan Ellis
HUR vs THU Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Suggestion 1: Daniel Sams (Captain); Cameron Bancroft (vice-captain)
Suggestion 2: Matthew Wade (Captain); Chris Jordan (vice-captain)
HUR vs THU Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeepers: C Bancroft (vc)
Batters: A Hales, C Jewell, M Wright, O Davies
All-rounders: C Jordan, N Chaudhary, D Sams (C)
Bowlers: R Meredith, N Ellis, T Sangha
HUR vs THU Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeepers: M Wade (C), C Bancroft
Batters: M Wright, O Davies
All-rounders: C Anderson, C Jordan (vc), C Green, D Sams
Bowlers: N Ellis, T Sangha, P Dooley
HUR vs THU Dream11 Team Top 4 Backups:
A Ross, N McAndrew, G Sandhu, B McDermott
HUR vs THU Match Prediction:
Hosts Hobart Hurricanes are the favorite for this match against Sydney Thunder.
