BBL 2023-24 | HUR vs THU, Match 21 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lqsbl78oHobart Hurricanes will play the Sydney Thunders in the 21st match of the BBL 2023-24 (Source: x.com)

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) will lock horns against the Sydney Thunder (THU) in the 21st match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Blundstone Arena in Hobart at 1:45 PM IST on 1st January 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.

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Hobart Hurricanes are at the bottom of the points table with 3 defeats and 1 win in 4 games. They have been very average as a team and they need to get back on track before it's too late for them. Their top order batters have been in good form but the middle order & the bowlers need to step-up for them. The likes of Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Riley Meredith and Chris Jordan must perform consistently for them to do well. 


Pitch Report

There will be plenty of movement on offer for the pacers with the new ball. Spinners will get little to no help off the deck but they will be important. Batters, once set, can go big and win games single-handedly if they get going. Spinners will come into play in the second innings with the good assistance with the new ball for the pacers. Teams may prefer chasing if they win the toss. The average first innings score here is 146 with the teams batting first winning 60% of the games at this venue. 


HUR vs THU, Match 21: Differential Picks

Tom Kohler Cadmore (THU)

  • Tom Kohler Cadmore will bat at number 3 for Thunder and he'll bat in the best time for run-scoring (middle overs). 
  • He will be a must-pick in this game, especially if Sydney Thunder bats first. 
  • Cadmore is an excellent player of spin bowling and can score big in this game. 

Gurinder Sandhu (THU)

  • Gurinder Sandhu will bowl 2 overs in the power play for Sydney Thunder. 
  • He can pick up a few wickets with the new ball and help you excel in fantasy cricket for this game. 
  • Sandhu will be a good differential pick for this match. 

Patrick Dooley (HUR)

  • Patrick Dooley, especially if bowling second, will be an excellent differential pick in fantasy cricket.
  • He can turn the ball both ways and can pick up a few wickets in this game. 
  • Dooley picked up 3 wickets in the only game he has played at the Blundstone Arena against Sydney Thunder. 

Nathan McAndrew (THU)

  • Nathan McAndrew will bowl 3-4 overs in this match.
  • He may bowl an over in the power surge too and in the death overs.
  • McAndrew is capable with the bat as well and he will be a top differential pick while bowling first. 

Alex Hales (As Captain) (THU)

  • Despite good help for the pacers initially at the Bellerive Oval, Alex Hales will be an excellent differential Captain pick.
  • Hales averages 57.30 at the Blundstone Arena and has two 50+ scores in 3 innings. He averages 59 at a strike-rate of 160.50 against the Hurricanes in 9 innings with 5 fifties to his name.
  • He has looked in good touch in the last couple of games and a big knock is due from him. 


HUR vs THU, Match 21: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Hobart Hurricanes Bat First

  • Daniel Sams will be the best C/VC option in this game. 
  • Chris Green will be a good pick considering the number of lefties in the Hurricanes batting line-up. 
  • Dropping Nathan Ellis can be worth the risk in this case. 
  • Patrick Dooley, Gurinder Sandhu & Nathan McAndrew will be good differential picks. Try both in one team in Mini GLs/GLs. 

If Sydney Thunder Bats First

  • Alex Hales will be an excellent differential Captain choice. 
  • Tom Kohler Cadmore will be a top pick. 
  • Chris Jordan & Nathan Ellis will be top C/VC options, especially Nathan Ellis. 
  • Try Tanveer Sangha as C/VC in big leagues.