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This will be the 18th game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Sydney Sixers will be against the Hobart Hurricanes at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The match will be played on 1st January 2025 at 10:30 AM IST.
Hobart Hurricanes are in the 6th position with 2 wins and a loss in 3 games. They lost their first game of the season and have won two games in a row after that. There is room for improvement, especially in the top order. The Hurricanes’ strength is their bowling and they’ll be eyeing their third consecutive win in this match.
Meanwhile, Sydney Sixers are at the top of the points table with 4 wins in 4 games. They’re the only side that is yet to lose a game in BBL 14. The bowlers have been exceptional and the batters have stood up when needed for the Sixers. There have been some injury concerns for them but they’ve performed well despite all that. The Sixers will be looking for their 5th consecutive win in this match.
BBL: HUR vs SIX Probable Playing XI
Hobart Hurricanes: Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade/Caleb Jewell, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird
HUR vs SIX BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch at the Bellerive Oval will be an excellent one for batting. The batters will enjoy their time on the crease and a high-scoring encounter is expected in this match. There will be some movement for the pacers with the new ball, the spinners will come into play as the game progresses. The ball will come onto the bat nicely and the short square boundaries will further assist the batters.
Scores in the range of 170-200 are expected in this match. Teams are expected to chase if they win the toss.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Try to fit in the top 4 batters from both teams.
- Spinners from the 2nd innings will be important.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and batters will be good C/VC options.
HUR vs SIX BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Ben Dwarshuis (SIX)
- Ben Dwarshuis picked up 4 wickets in the last game. He will bowl the important overs for the Hurricanes.
- Dwarshuis is currently the highest wicket-taker of BBL 14 with 10 wickets in 4 matches.
Josh Philippe (SIX)
- Josh Philippe has been in great form this year. He has scored runs in almost every match and will be a must in your fantasy teams.
- His last three scores are 66, 42 and 35 respectively. Try him as C/VC in the big leagues.
James Vince (SIX)
- James Vince has 164 runs in 4 innings including a century at an average of 54.67. He’s a key batter for the Sixers.
- Vince is the second-highest run-scorer in BBL 14.
BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Hobart Hurricanes bats first
- Jackson Bird will be a top differential pick.
- Ben Dwarshuis and Josh Philippe will be the top C/VC picks.
- You can take the risk of dropping Mitchell Owen.
If Sydney Sixers bats first
- Nikhil Chaudhary and Kurtis Patterson will be the top differential picks.
- Dropping Moises Henriques can be worth the risk.
- Nathan Ellis and James Vince will be the best C/VC picks.
HUR vs SIX BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
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