πππππ :Β Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder
ππππ : January 27, Mondayββ
ππππ :β 13:45 PM ISTββββββ
πππππ : Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia
ππππππππππ : Big Bash League, 2024-25
Hobart Hurricanes beat Sydney Thunder by 6 wickets in their last encounter in BBL 14.
- Teams batting second at Bellerive Oval this BBL have come out on top in four games out of six this BBL season.
- The team batting first will be eyeing a score of around 170-180 runs.
- Hobart Hurricanes will be counting on some solid contributions from in-form players Mitchell Owen and Riley Meredith.
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TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
HBH vs SYT Match Prediction & Analysis
It all comes down to thisβthe BBL|14 Final! Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder will battle it out this Monday for the ultimate prize at the Bellerive Oval.Β Having defeated the Thunder earlier this season, the Hurricanes will be hoping to repeat that success and secure the championship.Β But in a high-stakes final, it often comes down to which team performs better on the day and both teams are high on confidence at the moment. Letβs break down their chances to see who might come out on top.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Hobart Hurricanes Preview
Hobart Hurricanes booked their spot in the BBL finals for the first time in three seasons after a 12-run victory over the Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier. Batting first at Bellerive Oval, the Hurricanes set a target of 173-7 before their bowlers restricted the Sixers to 161-5.
Mitchell Owen has been instrumental in their success this season. The explosive opener has scored 344 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 191, consistently providing strong starts.Β Tim David has also stepped up, delivering crucial lower-order contributions throughout the tournament.
Sydney Thunder Preview
Sydney Thunder are heading into their first BBL final since the 2015/16 season after a thrilling victory over the Sydney Sixers. Chasing 152, the Thunder lost six wickets but held their nerve, thanks to contributions from Sam Billings (42* off 29), Jason Sangha (30 off 19), and Matthew Gilkes (26 off 22).Β Billings has been a standout performer this season, accumulating 251 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 132. Heβll be a critical asset in the middle order during the final.
Leading the teamβs batting efforts is captain David Warner, who has amassed 357 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 140.55. Despite two quiet outings recently, Warner will be keen to deliver a commanding performance when it matters most.Β
Weather Conditions
Bellerive Ovalβs track is generally batter-friendly. The surface offers a nice pace and bounce, making it easier for batters to time their shots well. Though spinners can extract some turn later in the game when the pitch dries up, it rarely becomes a big factor. The groundβs shorter straight boundaries make it tempting for batters to go aerial down the ground. If clouds roll in, swing bowlers might get some assistance, but thatβs unlikely this time around.
The forecast for Hobart shows sunny and warm conditions throughout the match, with zero chance of rain.
HBH vs SYT Pitch Report
The average score batting first at Bellerive Oval in domestic T20s is 167.Β This seasonβs highest score at the ground belongs to Hobart Hurricanes who smashed 187-5 in 18.4 overs to overhaul the chase against Adelaide Strikers.
Toss: To Bat
This BBL season at Bellerive Oval has seen the chasing side win four out of six encounters. However, this is the final, and chasing might be risky. We reckon both teams will feel more comfortable batting first in such a high-pressure game.Β