Sydney Thunder will go head to head with Hobart Hurricanes in the 27th match of the ongoing BBL 2024-25 at Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney on Wednesday, January 8.
Sydney Thunder are currently at the second spot in the standings with four wins in six games, picking up eight points. They are entering this contest on the back of a five-wicket loss. However, their squad would be bolstered with the comeback of Sam Konstas.
Hobart Hurricanes, led by Nathan Ellis, are at the third rank on the points table with four wins in five games, amassing eight points. Though they suffered a defeat against Renegades in their season opener, they made a strong comeback with four consecutive wins.
THU vs HUR, BBL Match 27 Details
Match: Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBL 2024-25, Match 27
Time & Date: 1:45 PM IST, Wednesday, January 8
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
THU vs HUR, BBL Match 27 Pitch Report
The Sydney Showground Stadium offers decent batting conditions. However, pacers would love to have their fair share in the initial and middle overs. We can expect scores of around 160 to 170. The captain winning the toss would love to bowl first and put pressure on the opposition side.
THU vs HUR, BBL Match 27 Probable XIs
Sydney Thunder
Sam Konstas, David Warner (c), Matthew Gilkes, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Christian, Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar
Hobart Hurricanes
Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade (wk), Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil
THU vs HUR, BBL Match Winner Prediction
Match Winner: Hobart Hurricanes
Hobart Hurricanes are coming into this contest on the back of four consecutive victories. On the other hand, Sydney Thunder are struggling from attaining consistency. Hurricanes are expected to add another win in this contest and make it five in a row.
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