BBL 2023-24 | HUR vs THU, Match 21 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lqs3h1tpCameron Bancroft has been the man in form for the Sydney Thunder (Source: x.com)

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) and Sydney Thunder (THU) kick start the New Year with a bang as they lock horns with each other in the ongoing thirteenth edition of the Big Bash League. Match No. 21 is all set to take place on a doubleheader Monday, January 01st, 2024, at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart at 10:30 IST. Both sides will meet only once in the league phase of the current competition. Before the game goes live on New Year's Day, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this encounter.


HUR vs THU, Match 21: Venue Analysis

The 22-yard at the Bellerive Oval is considered to be favorable for the batters and pace bowlers. The ball will come onto the bat nicely as run scoring is easy on this surface.

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HUR vs THU, Match 21 - Toss Factor

Teams batting second have managed to win both matches played so far at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart in BBL 13. The captain winning the toss may look to chase considering the results this season.

Scenario: If Hobart Hurricanes Fields First

Seam bowlers Riley Meredith and Nathan Ellis have taken the joint-most wickets so far for the Hurricanes this season. Hobart has failed to take many wickets in this campaign and the mentioned duo will look to turn things around. The batting will depend on the in-form player Macalister Wright and the leading run-scorer Caleb Jewell.

Scenario: If Sydney Thunder Fields First

Daniel Sams and Zaman Khan are the top two wicket-takers for the Thunder in BBL 13. Sams has snared ten scalps while Zaman has eight wickets to his name so far. The in-form duo will look to keep doing their job for their side and restrict the Hurricanes to a modest total.


HUR vs THU, Match 21 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Sydney Thunder Fields First

Cameron Bancroft (THU)

Cameron Bancroft has struck the most runs for the Thunder this season. The right-handed player has mustered 181 runs at an average of 36.20 with one half-century to his name. He is the only batter with a fifty for the Thunder in this campaign. Sydney side will rely heavily on him especially in a big run-chase.

Oliver Davies (THU)

Oliver Davies has hit the joint-second most runs for the Thunder so far. The right-handed middle-order player is averaging 26 with the highest score of 35. The 23-year old youngster has scores of 35, 32 23, 23 and 15 under his belt. Davies would hope to convert these starts into a significant score in this tie.


Scenario: If Hobart Hurricanes Fields First

Macalister Wright (HUR)

Macalister Wright has played only two games for the Hurricanes in this campaign and has already amassed the second-most runs. The 25-year old right-handed player scored 63 off just 36 against Melbourne Renegades and then hit 33 off 19 against Melbourne Stars. Wright bats at no. three and his side will look at him especially while chasing a big target.

Caleb Jewell (HUR)

Caleb Jewell is the leading run-scorer for Hobart Hurricanes this season. The 26-year old left-handed batter is averaging 25 with the highest score of 45. The opening player has scores of 42, 12, 0 and 45 to his name in this campaign. The Hurricanes will back him to convert his starts especially in a stiff run-chase against the Thunder.


HUR vs THU, Match 21 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Matthew Wade (HUR)

Experienced campaigner and veteran Matthew Wade has struck over 2000 runs for the Hobart franchise in the BBL. The left-handed opening batter won the Player of the Match award against the Renegades for smashing 82 off just 50 with nine fours and three maximums. The 36-year old also has two low scores of 1 and 11 to his name this season. Wade is a perfect pick for this category.

Alex Hales (THU)

Alex Hales is a familiar name as he played various T20 leagues around the world. After bagging a duck in the opening game, the 34-year old right-handed Englishman has got starts in each game with scores of 18, 40, 28 and 26. Hales looks like a risky but worthy pick for this fixture against the Hurricanes.