HUR vs SIX, BBL | 14: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Pitch Report | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers

THE Hobart Hurricanes have been appointed to undertake the Sydney Sixers in his 18th matchday Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 season at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on January 1. This match promises to be exciting as both teams come into the game with recent wins. The Hurricanes, led by Nathan Ellishave shown resilience after a difficult start to the season. After a heavy defeat by the Melbourne Renegadeswhere they were bowled out for just 74 runs, they bounced back impressively with wins over Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers. In their last outing, they scored an impressive 214 runs against the Strikers, showcasing their depth and ability to hit hard.

On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers, with a captain Moises Henriquesis currently on a four-game winning streak. They have dominated their matches, including a recent win against Brisbane Heatwhere they restricted their opponents to just 138 runs. Ben Dwarshuis has been outstanding with the ball for the Sixers, leading the tournament in shots.

BBL | 14, HUR vs SIX:

• Date and time: January 01; 05:00 am GMT / 04:00 PM local/ 10:30 am IST
• Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Bellerive Oval Pitch Report:

The pitch at Bellerive Oval in Hobart is usually well balanced, offering a good match between bat and ball. It generally favors fast bowlers, especially those who can extract swing and seam movement early in the innings. Batters can find runs if they settle down, with the average score in T20 matches hovering around 165 runs. Historically, teams batting first have had a slight advantage, making it vital for the winning toss captain to carefully consider their strategy. As the match progresses, spinners may also come into play, particularly in the middle overs, adding an interesting dynamic to the game.

HUR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Ben McDermott, Josh Philippe
• Bangs: Moises Henriques, James Vince, Jordan Silk, Tim David
• All-rounders: Chris Jordan, Mitchell Owen
• Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Riley Meredith, Nathan Ellis

HUR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Option 1: James Vince (c), Chris Jordan (vc)
Option 2: Tim David (c), Nathan Ellis (vc)

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Backup HUR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction:

Hayden Kerr, Shai Hope, Todd Murphy, Akeal Hosein

HUR vs SIX Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 01, 05:00 AM GMT):

Platoons:

Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Ben McDermott, Shai HopeCaleb Jewell, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Mitchell Owen, Riley Meredith, Peter Hatzoglou, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Marcus Bean

Sydney Sixers: Josh Phillip (wk), James Vince, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Joel Davies, Hayden Kerr, Ben Darshuis, Sean Abbott, Todd Murphy, Lachlan Shaw, Akeal Hossain, Kurtis Patterson, Mitchell Perry

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