HUR vs SIX Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – BBL 2020-21, Match 1

Match Details

The 1st Match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (7:15 PM local). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.

Preview

The 2020-21 edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) is set to commence on Thursday. The defending champions Sydney Sixers will take on the Hobart Hurricanes in the opening game of the season. Daniel Hughes will lead the Sixers as Moises Henriques has been picked to represent Australia A for a three-day practice game against India in Sydney.

On the other hand, the Hurricanes will miss their regular skipper Matthew Wade who is part of Australia’s Test team which will be busy playing against India in a four-match series from December 17. Peter Handscomb, the new recruit for this season, has been handed over the leadership duties in Wade’s absence. The two teams locked horns in a practice game on Tuesday which the Sixers won by only two wickets.

HUR vs SIX Weather Report for BBL 2020-21 Match 1

Rain might hamper the start of the BBL season a bit as it is expected to be cloudy for the whole day in Hobart on Thursday. The temperature will also hover around 12-15 Degrees Celsius during the match.

Pitch Report

It is the start of the summer in Australia and it goes without saying that the pitches will be flat. The Bellerive Oval is known to be a batting paradise and it was no different in the last BBL season either. The teams batting first enjoyed more success but with this being the first match, the side winning the toss is expected to bowl first.

Average first innings score

183 (Matches played in last BBL season)

Record of the chasing teams

Won – 1; Lost – 4

Injury & Availability News

Matthew Wade is not available for Hobart Hurricanes due to national commitments. 

Jason Holder is currently in New Zealand and won’t be available for this game.

Nathan Lyon is not available for Sydney Sixers for this match.

Moises Henriques is not available for Sydney Sixers as he will play for Australia A against India in warm-up game.

Ben McDermott has been called up as cover for Will Pucovski in Australia A squad.

HUR vs SIX Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Hobart Hurricanes

D’Arcy Short, Caleb Jewell, Colin Ingram, Peter Handscomb (C & WK), Will Jacks, Mac Wright, Riley Meredith, Johan Botha, James Faulkner, Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland.

Bench

Charlie Wakim, Nick Winter, Tim David

Sydney Sixers

Josh Philippe (WK), James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Justin Avendano/Jack Edwards, Carlos Brathwaite, Daniel Christian, Ben Dwarshius, Stephen O’Keefe, Gurinder Sandhu, Lloyd Pope.

Bench

Nick Bertus, Jack Edwards/Justin Avendano, Ben Manenti, Lawrence Neil-Smith, Tom Rogers

HUR vs SIX Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

James Vince is a top-class T20 batsman. He has played a whopping 225 matches in the format scoring 5833 runs at a strike-rate of more than 130. He will most probably open or bat at three for the Sixers.

Josh Philippe recently played in the IPL for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and fared decently opening the innings. He was the top run-getter for the Sixers last season scoring 487 runs in 16 innings. Expect him to come good again.

D’Arcy Short is a beast when it comes to the BBL. He opens the innings and also bowls a few overs. Last season, he scored 357 runs in just nine matches and also picked six wickets in seven innings.

Colin Ingram is a T20 veteran having played 265 T20 matches. He has amassed 6658 runs at a strike-rate of 140.7 so far and will be crucial for the Hurricanes this time.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection

Captain Options: D’Arcy Short, James Vince, Josh Philippe

Vice-Captain Options: Daniel Christian, Colin Ingram, Caleb Jewell

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for HUR vs SIX Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Josh Philippe (VC)

Batsmen – James Vince, Caleb Jewell, Colin Ingram

All-Rounders – Carlos Brathwaite, Daniel Christian, D’Arcy Short (C), James Faulkner

Bowlers – Ben Dwarshius, Stephen O’Keefe, Riley Meredith

Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for HUR vs SIX Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Josh Philippe, Peter Handscomb

Batsmen – Daniel Hughes, James Vince (C), Colin Ingram (VC)

All-Rounders – Daniel Christian, D’Arcy Short, James Faulkner

Bowlers – Ben Dwarshius, Gurinder Sandhu, Scott Boland

Expert Advice

Jack Edwards opened the batting for Sydney Sixers in the warm-up games ahead of the season opener. He scored 61 off 42 balls in one of the matches and also looked good in the other game. If he plays, he can be picked in your Grand League team.

Will Jacks boasts of a brilliant strike-rate close to 148 in T20 cricket. He can be picked and made VC of your Grand League team.

HUR vs SIX Probable Winners

Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.