BBL 2024-2025: Match 29, HUR vs THU Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between HUR vs THU?
MATCH: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder
DATE: January 10, Friday
TIME: 1:45 PM IST
VENUE: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
TOURNAMENT: BBL 2024-2025
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) will take on Sydney Thunder (THU) in Match 29 of the BBL 2024-25 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on January 10. Hobart Hurricane would be gutted with rain washing out their last fixture with no Toss taking place. They had won won four consecutive games after loss in the first game and they are now placed third in the points table with four wins in six games.
On the other hand, Sydney Thunder have occupied the top position in the points table with four wins in seven games. After a five wicket loss at the hands of Brisbane Heat, their last game against Hobart was washed out. Both the teams will hope for an uninterrupted game as they meet for the second time and the winner will replace each other in points table.
Pitch Report
Bellarie Oval Stadium assists batters as they can time the ball very well. The short square boundaries will add to the bowler’s woes. Spinners have very less say with no turn and seamers can use the new ball to generate early movement.
Predicted Playing XIs for HUR vs THU
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR):
Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade(w), Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis(c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil
Sydney Thunder (THU):
David Warner(c), Matthew Gilkes, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Christian, Chris Green, Hugh Weibgen, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar
Probable Top Performers from HUR vs THU
Probable Best Batter: Mitchell Owen
Mitchell Owen is the highest run scorer for Hurricanes. He has scored 189 runs in five games at an average of 47.25 and a strike rate of 175.
Probable Best Bowler: Chris Jordan
Chris Jordan was at his best for Hurricanes against Sydney Sixers. The right-arm pacer bowled 3.3 overs and and picked three wickets by giving away just 22 runs.