Match Preview: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder
The 44th match of the Big Bash League will see Hobart Hurricanes take on Sydney Thunder at Bellerive Oval on January 27, 2025. The match is scheduled to begin at 13:45 local time.
Hobart Hurricanes
Hobart Hurricanes have had a mixed bag of results in their last five matches, winning three and losing two. Their batting has been led by Ben McDermott, who has scored 229 runs in five innings, including two half-centuries. Matthew Wade has also been in good form, scoring 196 runs in five innings. The bowling attack has been led by Riley Meredith, who has taken nine wickets in five matches.
Sydney Thunder
Sydney Thunder have also had a mixed bag of results in their last five matches, winning three and losing two. Their batting has been led by David Warner, who has scored 245 runs in five innings, including three half-centuries. Matthew Gilkes has also been in good form, scoring 186 runs in five innings. The bowling attack has been led by Nathan McAndrew, who has taken eight wickets in five matches.
Key Players
Hobart Hurricanes:
* Ben McDermott
* Matthew Wade
* Riley Meredith
* Tim David
* Caleb Jewell
Sydney Thunder:
* David Warner
* Matthew Gilkes
* Nathan McAndrew
* Sam Billings
* Chris Green
Match Winner Prediction:
Based on their recent form, Sydney Thunder are the favorites to win this match. They have a more settled batting lineup and a more experienced bowling attack.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
* Captain: David Warner
* Vice-Captain: Ben McDermott
Differential Picks:
* Nathan McAndrew (Hobart Hurricanes)
* George Garton (Sydney Thunder)
Predicted Lineups:
Hobart Hurricanes:
1. Ben McDermott
2. Matthew Wade
3. Jake Doran
4. Tim David
5. Caleb Jewell
6. Charlie Wakim
7. Macalister Wright
8. Mitchell Owen
9. Tim Ward
10. Nikhil Chaudhary
11. Chris Jordan
Sydney Thunder:
1. Matthew Gilkes
2. Sam Billings
3. Oliver Davies
4. David Warner
5. Nic Maddinson
6. Jason Sangha
7. Sam Konstas
8. Blake Nikitaras
9. Hugh Weibgen
10. Chris Green
11. Daniel Christian
Fantasy Cricket Team:
1. Matthew Wade (WK)
2. David Warner (BAT)
3. Ben McDermott (BAT)
4. Tim David (ALL)
5. Nathan McAndrew (BOWL)
6. Chris Green (ALL)
7. Riley Meredith (BOWL)
8. Sam Billings (BAT)
9. George Garton (BOWL)
10. Nikhil Chaudhary (BAT)
11. Hugh Weibgen (BAT)
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