HUR vs THU Dream11 Prediction, BBL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 21 of BBL 2023-24

Hobart Hurricanes have won three out of the last five matches against the Sydney Thunder.

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Updated - 01 Jan 2024, 10:07 IST

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Preview

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) will take on Sydney Thunder (THU) in the 21st match of BBL 2023-24 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Monday (January 1). Hurricanes are in last place on the points table and have just one out of four matches. Thunder are ranked sixth in the points tally, with one win in five matches.

Both teams have faced each other 19 times in BBL so far. Hurricanes have won 11 matches, while Thunder have been victorious in eight games. Hurricanes have won three out of the last five matches against the Thunder.

Hurricanes played their last game against Melbourne Stars, the Stars won the toss and opted to bowl. The Hurricanes faced a challenging batting display, getting bundled out for 155 runs in 19.4 overs. Key contributions came from Caleb Jewell, Macalister Wright, and Nikhil Chaudhary. Jewell top-scored for the Hurricanes with 45 runs off 37 deliveries. The Stars' bowling attack, led by Haris Rauf and Glenn Maxwell, proved effective as they both claimed three wickets each.

In the second innings, due to a reduction in overs, the Stars were set a revised target of 67 runs in seven overs. Glenn Maxwell played a crucial unbeaten innings, scoring 35 runs off 18 deliveries, and Thomas Rogers contributed with 21 runs off 14 deliveries. The Stars successfully chased down the target, securing the victory with seven wickets in hand in just 6.3 overs.

Thunder faced Sydney Sixers in their last match, where the Thunder elected to bat after winning the toss. They scored 151 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Alex Ross was the highest scorer for the team and made 44 runs off 39 deliveries. Jack Edwards was the pick of the bowlers for the Sixers and took three wickets for 24 runs in four overs. Sixers made 34 runs for the loss of one wicket in four overs before the match got interrupted due to rain. The match ended in no result.

Also check: HUR vs THU Match Prediction, Match 21 - Who will win today’s BBL match?

Match Information

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, 21st Match

Big Bash League, 1 Jan 2024, Mon, 10:30 AM IST ,Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

Disney+ Hotstar

Weather Report

Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Clouds

9.0°C

59% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Hobart Hurricanes

L
W
L
L
W

Sydney Thunder

NR
L
W
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

261 Runs

8 Matches

2

Alex Hales

THU - bat

258 Runs

9 Matches

230 Runs

9 Matches

4

Macalister Wright

HUR - bat

202 Runs

8 Matches

5

Caleb Jewell

HUR - bat

187 Runs

10 Matches

6

Matthew Wade

HUR - wk

186 Runs

6 Matches

1

Nathan Ellis

HUR - bowl

187.50

10 Matches

2

Zaman Khan

THU - bowl

175.00

4 Matches

3

Peter Hatzoglou

HUR - bowl

166.67

2 Matches

4

Chris Jordan

HUR - bowl

164.20

10 Matches

5

Chris Green

THU - bowl

161.97

9 Matches

6

148.89

9 Matches

1

Nathan Ellis

HUR - bowl

12 Wkts

10 Matches

2

Daniel Sams

THU - all

12 Wkts

9 Matches

3

Tanveer Sangha

THU - bowl

9 Wkts

9 Matches

4

Chris Jordan

HUR - bowl

9 Wkts

10 Matches

5

Zaman Khan

THU - bowl

8 Wkts

4 Matches

6

Riley Meredith

HUR - bowl

7 Wkts

9 Matches

1

Tim David

HUR - bat

6.17

10 Matches

2

6.35

9 Matches

3

Tanveer Sangha

THU - bowl

6.53

9 Matches

4

Nikhil Chaudhary

HUR - bowl

7.21

9 Matches

5

Chris Green

THU - bowl

7.76

9 Matches

6

Gurinder Sandhu

THU - bowl

8.00

4 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes

MS Wade (wk), CP Jewell, M Wright, SR Hain, Corey Anderson, Tim David, N Chaudhary, CJ Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis (C), Riley Meredith

Bench : Mitchell Owen, BR McDermott, Iain Carlisle, P Hatzoglou, Billy Stanlake, Sam Heazlett, L Guthrie

Sydney Thunder

CT Bancroft (wk), AD Hales, T Kohler-Cadmore, Oliver Davies, AI Ross, DR Sams, Chris Green (C), N McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu, Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha

Bench : M Gilkes, Blake Nikitaras, David Warner, Jason Sangha, Z Khan, Liam Doddrell, William Salzmann, S Konstas, Toby Gray

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The surface at the Bellerive Oval will likely remain balanced for this match. The average first innings score in the last five matches has been 157 runs. The toss winner might look to bowl here. The team bowling first have won four out of the last five matches.

72%

Pace Bowling

28%

Spin Bowling

50%

Batting Pitch

157

Average Score

50%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Daniel Sams THU | ALL

He is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament and has taken 10 wickets in four innings at an average of 12.30, an economy of 9.46, and a strike rate of 7.80.

8.5
C

Macalister Wright HUR | BAT

He has made 96 runs in just two matches so far for the Heat at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 174.54.

8
C

Cameron Bancroft THU | WK

He is the leading run-scorer for the Thunder and has amassed 181 runs in five matches at an average of 36.20 and a strike rate of 127.46.

8.5

Chris Green THU | BOWL

He has taken four wickets in just five matches at an average of 31.5, an economy of 7.87, and a strike rate of 24. Green has scored 53 runs as well at a strike rate of 160.60.

8.5

Matthew Wade HUR | WK

The wicketkeeper-batter has scored 94 runs in three matches at an average of 31.33 and a strike rate of 156.66.

7

Nathan Ellis HUR | BOWL

He has taken four wickets in four matches at an average of 27.25, an economy of 8.27, and a strike rate of 19.75.

8

Tanveer Sangha THU | BOWL

He has taken five wickets in five matches at an average of 22.20, an economy of 7.92, and a strike rate of 16.80.

8

Nikhil Chaudhary HUR | BOWL

He has made 72 runs in three matches at an average of 36 and a strike rate of 153.19.

9

Chris Jordan HUR | BOWL

He has scored 86 runs in three innings at an average of 28.66 and a strike rate of 162.26, including one half-century.

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8

Tim David

HUR | BAT

He has scored just 26 runs in four matches and can be avoided for this match.

8

Gurinder Sandhu

THU | BOWL

He has scored just 12 runs and taken one wicket so far in two matches. He can be left out of fantasy teams for this game.

Last Updated On - Jan 1 2024 10:07 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

HUR

5 : 6

THU

Credits Left
9.5/100

Head To Head
Matthew Wade
VC

8.5

Cameron Bancroft

8

Oliver Davies

7

Alex Hales

9

Macalister Wright

8.5

Chris Jordan

9

Chris Green

8.5

Daniel Sams
C

9

Nikhil Chaudhary

8

Nathan Ellis

7

Tanveer Sangha

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

HUR

6 : 5

THU

Credits Left
10/100

Grand League
Matthew Wade

8.5

Cameron Bancroft

8

Caleb Jewell

6.5

Alex Hales

9

Macalister Wright
C

8.5

Corey Anderson

9

Chris Green

8.5

Daniel Sams

9

Nikhil Chaudhary

8

Nathan Ellis
VC

7

Tanveer Sangha

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

HUR

7 : 4

THU

Credits Left
10.5/100

Mega League
Matthew Wade

8.5

Cameron Bancroft
C

8

Caleb Jewell

6.5

Macalister Wright

8.5

Chris Jordan

9

Chris Green

8.5

Daniel Sams

9

Nikhil Chaudhary

8

Nathan Ellis

7

Riley Meredith

8.5

Tanveer Sangha
VC

8

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Players
11/11

Team 1

HUR

7 : 4

THU

Credits Left
10.5/100

CricTracker Special
Matthew Wade

8.5

Cameron Bancroft
C

8

Caleb Jewell

6.5

Macalister Wright

8.5

Chris Jordan

9

Chris Green

8.5

Daniel Sams

9

Nikhil Chaudhary

8

Nathan Ellis

7

Riley Meredith

8.5

Tanveer Sangha
VC

8

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