BBL 2024 - Match 7 and 8 - Hurricanes vs Scorchers and Sixers vs Thunder - Cricket Match Predictions: 21 December, 2024

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the Big Bash League, 7th Match - Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers and Match 8 - Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, which will be played on the 21st of December at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart and Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney.

LIVE SCORES - 7th Match - Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers (Bellerive Oval, Hobart)

Current Form Hobart Hurricanes:

Hobart Hurricanes are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table with 1 loss to their credit.

The top run scorer for Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League is Nathan Ellis with 35 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League is Nathan Ellis with 2 scalps under his belt.

Hobart Hurricanes have lost their previous match against Melbourne Renegades by 6 wickets.

Hobart Hurricanes batted first and they were bowled out for a small total of 74. They lost their way right from the word go and were reduced to 32 for 6 in the 5th over. Nathan Ellis scored a very runs for his side and ensured that they got past the 70 run mark in their innings.

During the chase, Melbourne Renegades lost a couple of early wickets but Tim Seifert ensured that they got home with utmost comfort. He smashed 37 runs in just 19 balls to win the match for Melbourne Renegades in the 9th over with 6 wickets in hand.

Current Form Perth Scorchers:

Perth Scorchers are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League is Copper Connolly with 64 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League is Jhye Richardson with 3 scalps under his belt.

Perth Scorchers have won their previous match against Melbourne Stars by 6 wickets.

Melbourne Stars batted first and they posted a total of 146 for 9 in 20 overs. Joe Clarke, Tom Fraser Rogers and Sam Harper got dismissed without troubling the scorers much. Marcus Stoinis played an innings of 37 runs but it didn't make much of a difference as Melbourne Stars were restricted to a low total of 146 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Perth Scorchers got off to a terrible start, losing 3 early wickets. Just when they looked in deep waters, Copper Connolly rescued them with a knock of 64 runs in 51 balls. Ashton Turner also played a good hand and scored 37 off 27 balls to win the match for Perth Scorchers in the 18th over with 6 wickets in hand.

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

Perth Scorchers: Ashton Agar, Finn Allen (New Zealand), Mahli Beardman, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Matthew Hurst (England), Josh Inglis, Keaton Jennings (England), Matt Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Spoors, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Perth Scorchers

Who will win?- Perth Scorchers

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Finn Allen (Perth Scorchers), Shai Hope (Hobart Hurricanes)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Jhye Richardson (Perth Scorchers), Nathan Ellis (Hobart Hurricanes)

Most Sixes – Finn Allen (Perth Scorchers), Shai Hope (Hobart Hurricanes)

Player of the Match- Finn Allen (Perth Scorchers)

Team Scores Batting first – Perth Scorchers 170+, Hobart Hurricanes 165+

Match Handicap: Perth Scorchers

LIVE SCORES - Match 8 - Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder (Sydney Showground, Sydney)

Current Form Sydney Sixers:

Sydney Sixers are currently placed at 4th position on points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League is Moises Henriques with 53 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League is Sean Abbott with 2 scalps under his belt.

Sydney Sixers have won their previous match against Melbourne Renegades by 5 wickets.

Melbourne Renegades batted first and they posted a total of 169 for 7 in 20 overs. Jake Fraser McGurk smashed 21 quick runs at the top of the order to lay the foundation for a big total. Tim Seifert played really well in his debut BBL match. He scored 55 runs off just 42 balls. Will Sutherland also produced a wonderful innings of 36 runs to help Melbourne Renegades get to 169 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, James Vince and Jack Edwards started off really well for Sydney Sixers and instilled hope for a successful chase. Moises Henriques played a match winning captain's knock in the middle order. He made 53 off 27 balls, stayed not out and won the match for Sydney Sixers with 5 wickets in hand.

Current Form Sydney Thunder:

Sydney Thunder are currently placed at 5th position on points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League is Sam Konstas with 56 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League is Lockie Ferguson with 3 scalps under his belt.

Sydney Thunder have won their previous match against Adelaide Strikers by 2 wickets.

Adelaide Strikers batted first and they posted a total of 182 for 8 in 20 overs. Matthew Short and Chris Lynn got out without troubling the scorers much. Jake Weatherald then scored 40 runs off 19 balls and set the platform for a big total. Jamie Overton also played a gem of an innings lower down the order. He scored 45 runs and helped Adelaide Strikers park a decent total of 182 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Sydney Thunder lost Cameron Bancroft and David Warner cheaply. After his phase, Sam Konstas played like a champion in his debut BBL match. He made 56 off 27 balls and laid the foundation for a successful chase. Daniel Sams in the lower order played a match winning knock of 42 runs in just 18 balls to win the match for Sydney Thunder in the last over with 2 wickets in hand.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Sydney Sixers: Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Jafer Chohan (England), Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Akeal Hosein (West Indies), Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Todd Murphy, Kurtis Patterson, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith, James Vince (England)

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 Sixers

Who will win?- Sydney Thunder

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Cameron Bancroft (Sydney Thunder), Jack Edwards (Sydney Sixers)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Lockie Ferguson (Sydney Thunder), Sean Abbott (Sydney Sixers)

Most Sixes – Cameron Bancroft (Sydney Thunder), Jack Edwards (Sydney Sixers)

Player of the Match- Lockie Ferguson (Sydney Thunder)

Team Scores Batting first – Sydney Thunder 155+, Sydney Sixers 150+

Match Handicap: Sydney Thunder

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*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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