BBL 13 Match 21, HBH vs SYT | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Sydney Thunder are sixth in BBL 2023-24 points table [X.com]

Match 21 of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 will witness two teams—Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder—in the bottom half of the points table clash against each other at Bellerive Oval in Hobart tomorrow (January 1).

Separated by one point, where the Thunder occupies the sixth spot while the Hurricanes are placed in eighth position.

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HBH vs SYT: Team Previews

Hobart Hurricanes

The Hobart Hurricanes are having a torrid time in the competition, having won just one out of their four BBL 13 matches.

The Nathan Ellis-led XI has been guilty of underperforming with both bat and ball - and won their only match thanks to individual exploits from Matthew Wade and Macalister Wright against Melbourne Renegades.

Youngsters like Nikhil Chaudhary and Caleb Jewell, along with veterans Corey Anderson, Tim David, and Sam Hain need to step up the plate moving forward if the club wants to stay alive.

The bowling spearheaded by Ellis and Riley Meredith also needs to perform better and pick wickets more than just contain runs.

Sydney Thunder

Comparatively, Sydney Thunder have performed much better, but the results do not reflect their efforts. The batting has been churning runs with the likes of Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, and Alex Ross stockpiling runs with ease.

However, they have lacked firepower in the latter half of the innings, which has been a concern for the Sydney-based club. International recruits like Alex Hales and Tom Kohler-Cadmore will be expected to perform better before David Warner returns.

With the return of Zaman Khan for national duties, Thunder will face a huge challenge, with the Pakistan pacer being a standout performer in four matches this season.

The bowling responsibilities have fallen on Daniel Sams, who is the franchise's leading wicket-taker, and will need others like Tanveer Sangha, Gurinder Sandhu, and skipper Chris Green to bring their 'A' game. 

HBH vs SYT: Match Details

HBH vs SYT: Bellerive Oval Pitch Report

A high-scoring venue, the Bellerive Oval is expected to dish out another batter-friendly pitch, where the team that wins the toss will be eager to bat first and put up a mammoth total. Fast bowling remains the most potent form of attack, while spinners hardly get any assistance. 

HBH vs SYT: Probable Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade (wk), Caleb Jewell, Macalister Wright, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith

Sydney Thunder: Cameron Bancroft (wk), Alex Hales, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (c), Nathan McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu, Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha

HBH vs SYT: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

HBH vs SYT: Winner Prediction

Sydney Thunder heads into the encounter with a slight edge, having displayed marginally more cricket in the tournament thus far than Hobart Hurricanes.

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