Get ready for a thrilling showdown as the Hurricanes take on the Thunder at the Bellerive Oval! Both teams are neck and neck with 9 points each, and the Hurricanes have a match in hand, making them strong contenders for a playoff spot. After their previous match was washed out due to rain, both teams are raring to go tonight. The Thunder has a revamped squad with new additions, while the Hurricanes are relying on their balanced team effort. A win tonight will bring the Hurricanes one step closer to securing a playoff spot.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder: HOB vs THU Match Details
Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, BBL 14, Match 29
Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 1:45 PM IST / 8:15 AM GMT / 04:15 PM Local
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder: HOB vs THU Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Bellerive Oval, Hobart Pitch Report
The average first innings score during evening matches in men’s T20s since BBL 2022 has been 173. Pitch is expected to be good for batting and the ball should come on nicely. But given that it’s early season in Australia, conditions could be different. The average first-innings score here in last 20 matches is 148.
Pace vs Spin at the venue for Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunders BBL clash
The battle between pace and spin is always an intriguing one, and the numbers from the Big Bash League (BBL) since 2023-24 are quite revealing. Pacers have bowled a whopping 953 balls, picking up 45 wickets at an average of 30.97 and a strike rate of 21.1. They’ve also managed to keep the economy in check, conceding just 8.77 runs per over, with a dot ball percentage of 36.5.
On the other hand, spinners have had a slightly better time, bowling 587 balls and snaring 27 wickets at an average of 27.88 and a strike rate of 21.7. The spinners have been more economical, conceding just 7.69 runs per over, with a dot ball percentage of 32.7. It’s clear that spinners have had a slight edge over pacers in the BBL since 2023-24.
Hobart Hurricanes Playing XI
Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade(w), Ben McDermott, Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis(c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Peter Hatzoglou
Sydney Thunders Playing XI
David Warner(c), Sam Konstas, Oliver Davies, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings(w), Chris Green, George Garton, Daniel Christian, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Mohammad Hasnain
Dream11 Fantasy Prediction for HOB vs THU
BBL 2024/25: Where to Watch HOB vs THU in India?
HOB vs THU: The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and can also be streamed online on the Disney+ Hotstar App. The action kicks off at 1:45 PM IST on January 10, 2025.
