
BBL|14 Final - Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: January 27
Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the Big Bash League Final - Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, which will be played on the 27th of January at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
Final - Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder (Bellerive Oval, Hobart)
Current Form Sydney Thunder:
Sydney Thunder have beaten Sydney Sixers in the Challenger Match and have proceeded to the Final, where they will face a strong Hobart Hurricanes side.
The top run scorer for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League is David Warner with 357 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League is Chris Green with 12 scalps under his belt.
In the Challenger Match against Sydney Sixers, Sydney Thunder bowled first and they managed to restrict Sydney Sixers to an under par total of 151 for 7 in 20 overs. Kurtis Patterson and Jack Edwards got out without troubling the scorers much. It was Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk, who played important knocks of 29 and 43 runs respectively to help Sydney Sixers get past the 150 run mark in their innings.
During the chase, Sydney Thunder lost David Warner cheaply but Jason Sangha and Matthew Gilkes had their back. They scored 30 and 26 runs respectively to keep Thunder ahead in the run chase. There were a few hiccups in the death overs but Sam Billings, kept his nerves in check, smashed 42 runs off 29 balls and won the game for Thunder in the 19th over with 4 wickets in hand.
Current Form Hobart Hurricanes:
Hobart Hurricanes have won the Qualifier Match against Sydney Sixers and they have entered the Finals, where they will face an in-form Sydney Thunder for the title.
The top run scorer for Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League is Mitchell Owen with 344 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League is Riley Meredith with 13 scalps under his belt.
In the Qualifier Match, Hobart Hurricanes batted first and they posted a total of 173 for 7 in 20 overs. Mitchell Owen and Caleb Jewell gave their team a phenomenal start. They stitched an opening partnership of 47 runs. Owen smashed 36 runs in just 15 balls. Ben McDermott also played a valuable hand of 42 runs in 31 balls as Hobart Hurricanes managed to get to a competitive total of 173 in their innings.
During the chase, Sydney Sixers lost 3 early wickets and looked to be in deep waters. Kurtis Patterson and Jordan Silk played well and scored 48 and 57 runs respectively but Hobart Hurricanes bowlers ensured that they kept the required rate pressure hot. Sydney Sixers failed to chase the total down eventually and fell short by 12 runs.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Hobart Hurricanes: Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Jake Doran, Nathan Ellis, Peter Hatzoglou, Shai Hope (West Indies), Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan (England), Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Waqar Salamkheil (Afghanistan), Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Charlie Wakim, Mac Wright
Sydney Thunder: Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (England), Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand), Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Liam Hatcher, Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies), William Salzmann, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Sydney Thunder
Who will win?- Hobart Hurricanes
Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Mitchell Owen (Hobart Hurricanes), Matthew Gilkes (Sydney Thunder)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Nathan Ellis (Hobart Hurricanes), Nathan McAndrew (Sydney Thunder)
Most Sixes – Mitchell Owen (Hobart Hurricanes), Matthew Gilkes (Sydney Thunder)
Player of the Match- Mitchell Owen (Hobart Hurricanes)
Team Scores Batting first – Hobart Hurricanes 170+, Sydney Thunder 165+
Match Handicap: Hobart Hurricanes
*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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