THU vs HUR Big Bash League Match Preview:

The Sydney Thunder will take on the Hobart Hurricanes in match no. 21 on Saturday, 3rd January, at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, Australia. The Thunder is going through a rough patch, having won only one match out of five. While facing the Perth Scorchers, David Warner's men registered a 71-run defeat and dropped to the bottom of the point table.

On the other hand, the Hurricanes have had a mixed season so far, having won four out of six matches and holding the 2nd spot with 8 points. Their bowling unit was hammered in the last match, resulting in a 40-run defeat, but the Hurricanes know how to bounce back.

THU vs HUR Recent Performance:

THU vs HUR Big Bash League  Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Big Bash League 
• Match: THU vs HUR Match 21
• Date: 3 Jan. 2025
• Match Start Time: 1:45 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, Australia
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar.

THU vs HUR Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

THU vs HUR Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to remain pleasant and partly cloudy. The temperature will hover around 19.0°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 120 and 151 runs. The pitch offers a little assistance to pacers.

Sydney Showground Stadium Stats: 

Sydney Showground Stadium’s pitch is a neutral surface that provides equal opportunity to bat and bowl. However, spinners can find a grip after some time. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface.    

THU vs HUR Probable Playing 11

Sydney Thunder (THU) Probable 11:

David Warner, Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (WK), Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Probable 11:

Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott, Macalister Wright, Matthew Wade (WK), Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith

THU vs HUR- Top Picks from THU

THU vs HUR- Top Picks from HUR

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Matthew Gilkes (THU) is the top run scorer for THU. He has scored 165 runs so far with an average of 33.00.

Shadab Khan (THU) has been lethal with the ball and bat. He has scored 104 runs and claimed 7 wickets in this tournament.

Nikhil Chaudhary (HUR) is a standout performer for HUR. He has scored 142 so far with a strike rate of 155.15.

Ben McDermott (HUR) has grabbed everyone's attention with his excellent performance. So far, he has aggregated 183 runs.

THU vs HUR Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

THU vs HUR Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

THU vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

THU vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

HUR have a better chance of winning this match. They have performed brilliantly at this venue, boasting a 66% match-winning record. Additionally, the excellent form of Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott, and Shadab Khan is a positive sign for them.

THU vs HUR Match 21 FAQ

Who is likely to win the THU vs HUR match today?

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Hobart Hurricanes

Who are the top fantasy picks for the THU vs HUR Dream11 team?

Sam Konstas, Shadab Khan, Matthew Gilkes, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott and Chris Jordan

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 120 and 151 runs.

The Sydney Thunder (THU) will host the Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in Match 21 of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at the Sydney Showground Stadium on Saturday, January 3.

The Sydney Thunder are having a dismal season so far. They have won only one of their five matches so far and are coming into this game after back-to-back losses against the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars. Led by David Warner, the Thunder will be under pressure and badly need a win to stay competitive in the tournament.

The Hurricanes, on the other hand, are playing like defending champions. Having won four out of their six matches so far, they are currently placed second on the points table. They could go to the top if they win this match, and that's something they'll be very confident of pulling off.

THU vs HUR Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

• Matches Played: 23
  
• Sydney Thunder Won: 8
  
• Hobart Hurricanes Won: 15
  
• No Result/Tied: 0
  

THU vs HUR: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sydney Showground Stadium usually assists the batters early in the match, especially during the first innings. It tends to slow down later, and that makes the run chases pretty difficult. Teams batting first have often posted big totals here, and so, captains may prefer to bat first after winning the toss.

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THU vs HUR: Predicted Playing XIs

Sydney Thunder (THU):

David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR):

Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott, Macalister Wright, Matthew Wade (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith

THU vs HUR Match Preview

On New Year’s Day, the Hobart Hurricanes will face the Sydney Thunder at the Bellerive Oval in match 21 of the 2023-24 Big Bash League. Both teams have only won one match this season, with the Hurricanes playing four and the Thunder five. The Hobart Hurricanes are in eighth place, the bottom of the BBL table, and have already been defeated three times this season. They are, however, always competitive in front of their home fans and will be optimistic about their chances against Sydney Thunder. Thunder have only lost one of their last three games, with the Sydney derby ending in a tie. They certainly have some good batters and bowlers, and they will now have to deliver in the Hobart conditions if they are to climb the table.

THU vs HUR Match Details

Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes – 21th Match

Venue: Bellerive Oval – Hobart

Date & Time: 01st January 2024 at 10:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

THU vs HUR Venue Stats

THU vs HUR Pitch Report

This is never an easy pitch to bat on, with the ball frequently moving around for quick bowlers. Any score above 150 will be considered competitive.

THU vs HUR Weather Report

The forecast predicts typical Hobart conditions for this game, with overhead clouds and plenty of humidity in the air.

THU vs HUR Last Five Matches

THU vs HUR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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THU vs HUR Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Thunder Probable Playing XIs

Cameron Bancroft (wk), Alex Hales, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha

Hobart Hurricanes Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Wade (wk), Caleb Jewell, Macalister Wright, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith

Topmost Picks for THU vs HUR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sydney Thunder

• Alex Hales- the former England international seems to be making runs on a more consistent basis now. He has hit over 11600 T20 runs.
• Chris Green- the captain opened the bowling in the Sydney derby and got the key wicket of Josh Phillipe to take his tally this season to four.

Top Picks – Hobart Hurricanes

• Macalister Wright- the right-handed middle-order batter came into the team just before Christmas and has already hit 99 runs from two games.
• Nathan Ellis- the skipper got the wicket of Hilton Cartwright on Thursday and has taken combined figures of 3/45 over the last two games. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for THU vs HUR Dream11 Team:

Cameron Bancroft, Matthew Wade(C), Alex Hales, Oliver Davies, Caleb Jewell, Macalister Wright, Daniel Sams, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Zaman Khan(VC), Riley Meredith

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for THU vs HUR Dream11 Team:

Cameron Bancroft, Matthew Wade, Alex Hales, Tanveer Sangha, Caleb Jewell, Macalister Wright, Daniel Sams(C), Chris Jordan(VC), Nathan Ellis, Zaman Khan, Riley Meredith

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Matthew Wade, Daniel Sams

Vice-captain – Chris Jordan, Zaman Khan

Wicketkeeper – Matthew Wade

THU vs HUR Probable Winners:

With both teams in the lower half of the BBL table this season, stringing together a string of victories is the only way they’ll be able to qualify for the play-offs. Both the Hurricanes and Thunder have played better than their league table positions, but have yet to win enough games. We believe the Hobart Hurricanes will win because their bowlers have a wider range and variety. Considering the team combination, Hobart Hurricanes is expected to win this match.