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BBL|12, Hurricanes vs Thunder: Preview, Prediction and Fantasy Tips

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Hobart Hurricanes will square off against Sydney Thunder in the 42nd match of the ongoing Big Bash League 2022-23. The much-anticipated contest is scheduled to be played on Sunday, January 15 at Bellerive Oval.

Hobart Hurricanes come into this match after having played nine matches and are placed sixth on the points table with four wins and five losses. They need to win their remaining matches if they harbour any hopes of making it to the playoffs. 

As for Sydney Thunder, they have maintained a 50 per cent win-loss record in the competition after winning five of their ten matches. With 10 points in their account, they are currently placed fifth in the points table. Both teams look well-matched on paper, paving the way for a cracking contest in Hobart.


Match Details

  • Date and Time: January 15, 8:10 AM IST
  • Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
  • Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV App  


Pitch Report

The pitch at the Bellerive Oval helps the batters big time. As the game progresses, it starts assisting bowlers, especially spinners. Chasing should be a preferred option here. Anything around 170-180 should be a decent total for the team batting first. 


Predicted Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes: Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott (wk), Zak Crawley, D Arcy Short, Tim David, Asif Ali, Mitchell Owen, Faheem Ashraf, Tom Andrews, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith

Sydney Thunder: David Warner, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Sam Whiteman, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Brendan Doggett, Usman Qadir


Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper: Ben McDermott, Matthew Gilkes
Batters: Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Zak Crawley, Oliver Davies
All-Rounders: Tim David
Bowlers: Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith

Captain: Caleb Jewell
Vice-Captain: Daniel Sams

Prediction 

The last time these two sides met each other this season, Sydney Thunder swatted aside Hobart Hurricanes by 62 runs. With revenge on their minds, the Hurricanes would fancy their chances in what should be a cracking contest against the Men in Green. 

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