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Will THU vs HUR Be Abandoned Due To Rain? Sydney Showground Stadium Weather Update

Muskaan Bhatt

The Sydney Showground Stadium under wraps (Source: @BBL/X)The Sydney Showground Stadium under wraps (Source: @BBL/X)

The highly anticipated Big Bash League match between Sydney Thunders and Hobart Hurricanes has unfortunately been delayed due to rain. It is currently raining at the Sydney Showground Stadium and the bat flip, meaning toss, has been delayed. The pitch has been wrapped up under covers.

Weather Update For BBL Clash: As per live updates by Crex, it's raining hard and the covers have been tightly placed. There is a strong chance that a lengthy delay is on cards.

Rain In Sydney! BBL Match Delayed

The 'Thunder Bolt' Clash Between Sydney Thunder And Hobart Hurricane 

The 19-year-old Sam Konstas returns to Sydney Thunder for their clash against Hobart Hurricanes in the 27th match of BBL 14. Konstas strengthens the Thunder squad, which was affected by injuries, including a collision between Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft. Nathan McAndrew has also returned after a shoulder injury. 

The Hurricanes, currently in third place, made one change, bringing in spinner Patrick Dooley for Caleb Jewell. Both teams have 8 points, with Thunder second due to a better net run rate. Hurricanes are on a four-match winning streak, while Thunder aim to bounce back after a loss to Brisbane Heat.

HUR vs THU BBL Match:Probable Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes (Probable XI): Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade (wk), Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil

Sydney Thunder (Probable XI): David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Christian, Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar, Nathan McAndrew