Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report For THU Vs HUR BBL 2024-25 Final

BBL final pitch report [Source: @tmsproducer/X.Com]

The stage is set for the grand finale of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 finale as the Hobart Hurricanes will collide with Sydney Thunder at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Monday. The two best teams of the tournament will fight it out to determine the best team of the season. Both Hurricanes and Thunder have had different paths towards the finale.

Hobart Hurricanes finished at the top of the table, with 7 wins out of the 10 matches and were the best team of the group stages. Thunder, on the other hand had a difficult path as they finished third, and then had to battle against Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers to reach the finals. 

The sides will be oozing with confidence after reaching the finals, but apart from the players, the surface at the Bellerive Oval will also decide the fate of the finale. Here's the detailed pitch report for the BBL 2024-25 finale.

Bellerive Oval Hobart Stats And Records In BBL

Bellerive Oval Hobart: Is It Batting or Bowling Friendly?

The Bellerive Oval Hobart offers a balanced pitch for both the teams, however, it eventually favours the batters as the pitch gets easy to bat as the game progresses. Even in this season, the average scoring rate has been above 8.20 mark, suggesting that batters tend to enjoy stroke-making at this venue.

The new ball bowlers do get seam movement from the surface, however, the batters can score freely by utilising the pace and bounce from the surface. 54 matches have been won by chasing teams, so, expect the toss winning side to field first and chase down the total.

Players To Watch Out For At Bellerive Oval In Hobart

Mitchell Owen

The third highest run-getter of the tournament (344), Mitchell Owen will once again be the key player for Hobart Hurricanes in the finals. In the competition so far, he has struck at nearly 192, and his solid start is one of the main reasons as to why the Hurricanes are in the finals.

Tim David

Tim David is someone who can turn things around in the blink of an eye, and throughout the tournament we have caught glimpses of his brilliance. There were at-least 3 games which he has finished single-handedly and expect the star performer to deliver again in the finals.

David Warner

The leading run getter of the BBL 2024-25 season, Warner led Thunder from the front, not only as the captain, but also as the batter. He has amassed 357 runs in the tournament and has been the pillar of strength for the Thunder. If he gets going, no total is safe and the Thunder will be in the driving seat.

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