27th clash Big Bash League (BBL) will happen between Sydney Thunder and The Hobart Hurricanes. The two teams are currently ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively in the points table. Both the teams are level on points but Thunder have a better net run rate going into this match.
Both teams want to outdo the other and lead the league. Thunder will come after the defeat in this match Brisbane Heat in the previous BBL match. The visiting side, the Hurricanes, on the other hand, will be coming in with high momentum and looking to continue their ongoing winning streak.
Big Bash League 2024-25, Match 27:
- Date and time: Jan 08, 8:15am GMT/ 1:45pm IST/ 7:15pm local
- Location: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Sydney Showground Stadium Pitch Report:
The Sydney Showground Stadium pitch is typically balanced, offering something for batters and bowlers alike. The surface tends to be hard, giving good bounce and carry, making it suitable for early steppers. As the game progresses, the pitch generally flattens out, allowing batsmen to score freely. Spinners often come into play in the middle, especially in longer formats, because the surface can catch and turn. In T20s, the pitch is known to support high-scoring games but still offers help to the bowlers with variations. Weather conditions and pitch preparation play a decisive role in determining his behavior. Overall, the venue provides competitive matches with an even contest between bat and ball.
THU vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Options:
- Goalkeeper: Sam Billings
- Pastries: David Warner, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Tim David
- Comprehensive: Chris Green, Chris Jordan, Nikhil Chaudhary
- Bowler: Nathan Ellis, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Hagar
Also WATCH: Mark Waugh highlights the hilarious Jasprit Bumrah moment when Lockie Ferguson delivers an unconventional delivery in BBL 2024-25.
THU vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Option 1: Mitchell Owen, Lockie Ferguson
- Option 2: David Warner, Chris Green
THU vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Ben McDermott, Sherfane Rutherford, Riley Meredith, Waqar Salamkheil
THU vs HUR Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 08, 8:15 GMT):
Teams:
Sydney Thunder: Oliver Davies, David Warner (c), Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (w), Sherfane Rutherford, Hugh Weibgen, Chris Green, Daniel Christian, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar, Sam Constas, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew
Hobart Hurricanes: Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade (w), Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Patrick Dooley, Peter Hatzoglou, Charlie Wakim
