STH vs HHU Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – BBL 2020-21, Match 43

Match Details:

The 43rd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (6:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.

Preview:

The points table will show that despite losing 3 of their last 4 games, there has not been any tectonic shift in the status quo here at the 2020/21 edition of the Big Bash League. However, the mirage will crumble down if Thunder lose another game, as their lead is a slender one.

This makes tomorrow’s game at the Manuka Oval a match of utmost importance for the Sydney Thunder. Similarly, this is a big game for the Hobart Hurricanes as well. They are currently placed second, but will leapfrog into the top 4 if they manage to beat the Thunder.

STH vs HHU Weather Report for Match 43:

Canberra’s weather has been perfect for cricket all throughout this competition. The temperature is expected to be around 28 °C tomorrow, with chances of rain being as low as 10%.

Pitch Report:

This pitch is batting-friendly, particularly in the second innings. Hence, the team batting first should at least aim for 180 runs.

Average first innings score:

181 (Last 5 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams

Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tie – 0

Injury & Availability News:

Chris Green has recovered from his calf muscle pain and is available for selection.

Colin Ingram is not available for this game as Will Jacks has been called upon by the Hurricanes.

STH vs HHU Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Thunder:

Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (c), Sam Billings (wk), Alex Ross, Oliver Davies, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Daniel Sams.

Bench:

Matthew Gilkes, Baxter Holt, Arjun Nair, Brendan Doggett, Jason Sangha, Jonathan Cook, Adam Milne, Chris Tremain.

Hobart Hurricanes:

D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Dawid Malan, Peter Handscomb (C), Will Jacks, Tim David, Johan Botha, Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane

Bench:

Macalister Wright, Nick Winter, Wil Parker, David Moody, Mitchell Owen.

STH vs HHU Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Daniel Sams took very little time to settle down after returning from a concussion, as he played well in Thunder’s last match. Sams has scored 183 runs in total and has also picked up 10 wickets.

D’Arcy Short’s batting abilities were known to all, but he has impressed with the ball as well. The Hurricanes all-rounder has not only scored 195 runs but has also picked 6 wickets.

Alex Hales should be great captaincy pick from the batsmen. The Englishman, who is often regarded as one of the most dangerous batsmen in T20 cricket, has scored 323 runs at a strike rate of over 160.

Ben McDermott is a different type of batsman from Hales, but a splendid one nonetheless. Not that his strike rate is as impressive as Hales’, but his average of over 40 will prove that he is a consistent run-scorer.

Thunder’s captain Callum Ferguson has had a good season so far with the bat. He has scored 247 runs at an average of over 25 and a strike rate of nearly 120.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – D’Arcy Short, Daniel Sams

Vice-Captain Options – Alex Hales, Ben McDermott

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for STH vs HHU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben McDermott

Batsmen – Alex Hales (VC), Peter Handscomb, Callum Ferguson, Usman Khawaja

All-rounders – D’Arcy Short, Daniel Sams (C)

Bowlers – Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew

12th Man – Sam Billings

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for STH vs HHU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben McDermott (VC), Sam Billings

Batsmen – Alex Hales, Tim David, Dawid Malan

All-rounders – D’Arcy Short (C), Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting

Bowlers – Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland, Chris Green

12th Man – Callum Ferguson

Expert Advice:

Peter Handscomb’s season has not gone the way exactly as he would have wanted to. The Hurricanes skipper has scored 138 runs from 10 games. However, he is just 44 runs shy from scoring 1500 T20 runs and can be a decent differential pick.

Today’s STH vs HHU Probable Winners:

Sydney Thunder are expected to win this match.

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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.