Match Details:
It’s match no. 31 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2010-21 and the Hobart Hurricanes will be taking on the Sydney Thunder at the Perth Stadium, Perth.
This match will be starting at 12:40 PM IST (07:10 AM GMT) (03:10 PM Local Time). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview:
Sydney Thunder is placed second on the table with 19 points from seven games while Hobart Hurricanes are right behind them at the third spot with 18 points from eight games. They will clash for the first time this season but the Thunder has the upper hand over their rivals in the past few years.
Weather Report for Match 31:
The weather will be mostly sunny in Perth with absolutely no chance of rain and the temperature will be around 36 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report:
It’s a batting-friendly track for sure and the bowlers will have to pull up their socks on this track.
Average first Innings Score:
185 (One BBL 2020/21 match played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 0, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
Daniel Sams has been ruled out for this match due to a concussion he suffered in the match against Brisbane Heat.
HUR vs THU Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Hobart Hurricanes:
D Arcy Short, Ben McDermott (wk), Dawid Malan, Peter Handscomb (c), Colin Ingram, Tim David, Johan Botha, Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane
Bench:
Macalister Wright, Nick Winter, Wil Parker, David Moody, Mitchell Owen
Sydney Thunder:
Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (c), Sam Billings (wk), Oliver Davies, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Adam Milne, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Tremain
Bench:
Alex Ross, Brendan Doggett, Matthew Gilkes, Baxter Holt, Arjun Nair, Jason Sangha, Jonathan Cook
Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Ben McDermott has 277 runs to his name from 6 innings.
Dawid Malan has played 4 innings scored 155 runs at an average of 38.75 and a strike rate of 123.01.
Alex Hales has mustered 243 runs at an impressive strike rate of 176.08.
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Tanveer Sangha has picked up 13 wickets from 7 matches at an economy of 7.22 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Alex Hales, Ben McDermott
Vice-Captain Options – Dawid Malan, D Arcy Short
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HHU vs STH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben McDermott (C)
Batsmen – Dawid Malan, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson
All-rounders – Ben Cutting, D Arcy Short (VC)
Bowlers – Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew
12th Man – Colin Ingram
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HHU vs STH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben McDermott
Batsmen – Dawid Malan (VC), Alex Hales (C), Colin Ingram, Usman Khwaja
All-rounders – D Arcy Short
Bowlers – Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Green, Scott Boland, Sandeep Lamichhane
12th Man – Callum Ferguson
Expert Advice:
Tanveer Sangha, Alex Hales, and Dawid Malan can be considered as multipliers for your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
HHU vs STH Probable Winners:
Sydney Thunder is expected to win this match.
