BBL 2023-24 | HUR vs SIX, Match 5 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lpzrcwziSam Hain will be an important player for the match (Source: x.com)

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) & Sydney Sixers (SIX) will lock horns against each other in the fifth match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at Launceston in Hobart at 1:45 PM IST on 10th December 2023. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game. 

This will be the first game for the Hobart Hurricanes in BBL 2023. Their squad is looking good and they will be eager to start off their campaign with a win in their first match. The likes of Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Tim David and others will be the key players for the Hurricanes.

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Sydney Sixers, on the other hand, won their first game by 8 runs defeating the Melbourne Renegades. Steve Smith led the batting unit and then Ben Dwarshuis was the hero with the ball. They will be eyeing their second consecutive win in this game but Steve Smith's absence will be concerning for them. Sean Abbott is also unavailable for this match. 


Pitch Report

The pitch will be a good one for batting and there will be good help for the pacers. There won't be much assistance for the spinners but they will be important. There will be some movement on offer for the pacers. Overall, the pitch is expected to be a balanced one. The average first innings score here is 154 runs and teams batting first have found success at the venue. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • All-rounders will be very important alongside the pace bowlers. 
  • Spinners from second innings will be important. 
  • Try to adjust top 3 or 4 batters from both sides in your fantasy teams.
  • Death bowlers from the first innings will be excellent C/VC picks. 


HUR vs SIX, Match 5: Differential Picks

Sam Hain (HUR)

  • Sam Hain will be the best differential pick for this game. 
  • He is a quality middle order batter and will be a must pick for this game. 
  • Hain will be a top C/VC choice if the Hurricanes bat first. 

Matthew Wade (HUR)

  • Matthew Wade is surprisingly picked by less than 25% of people. 
  • Wade is expected to open and he will be an excellent C/VC pick in that case. 
  • He will fetch points from wicket-keeping and has been in good form with the bat. 

Daniel Hughes (SIX)

  • Daniel Hughes may open the innings in this game. 
  • He will be a good differential pick, especially while batting first. 
  • Hughes has been a good performer for the Sixers and was in decent form in the Marsh One Day Cup. 

Billy Stanlake (HUR)

  • Billy Stanlake bowls at a good pace and gets good bounce due to his height. 
  • He will bowl with the new ball and can pick up 2-3 wickets in this game.
  • Stanlake will be an excellent differential pick while bowling first.

Other Differential Picks

  • Sam Heazlett
  • Patrick Dooley
  • Peter Hatzoglou


HUR vs SIX, Match 5: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Hobart Hurricanes Bats First

  • Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis and Hayden Kerr (if he plays) will be a must-picks & good C/Vc options. 
  • Sam Hain & Matthew Wade will be top C/VC in this case. 
  • Peter Hatzoglou and Patrick Dooely will good differential picks. 

If Sydney Sixers Bats First

  • Daniel Hughes will be an excellent differential pick alongside Billy Stanlake. 
  • Corey Anderson will be an ideal differential chocie too. 
  • Chris Jordan will be a top captain pick.