Match Details:
The 52nd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (7:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.
Preview:
One team will have a lot at stake in tomorrow’s game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, while the same cannot be said about the other team. On one hand will be the Sydney Sixers, who have already secured their place in the playoffs.
Their job is now to secure pole position. Challenging them will be Hobart Hurricanes, who might currently be sitting in the seventh position, but are likely to feature in the playoffs if they can win their last two games. That, however, will be easier said than done, for Sydney Sixers are looking unstoppable at the moment.
SYS vs HHU Weather Report for Match 52:
We can expect a full game tomorrow, as there are but negligible chances of rain. The temperature will be around 35 °C during the start of the game.
Pitch Report:
This pitch will suit the batsmen, as scoring anything over 160 should not be much of a problem here. The target, however, should be to cross the 170-run mark.
Average first innings score:
168 (Last 3 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
SYS vs HHU Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Sydney Sixers:
Josh Philippe (WK), Moises Henriques, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Jake Ball, Jackson Bird, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Dwarshius.
Bench:
Justin Avendano, Ben Manenti, Nick Bertus, Lloyd Pope, Sean Abbott, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Gurinder Sandhu, Tom Rogers.
Hobart Hurricanes:
D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Dawid Malan, Will Jacks, Peter Handscomb, Tim David, Matthew Wade (C), Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane
Bench:
Macalister Wright, Wil Parker, Nick Winter, Tim Paine, Johan Botha, David Moody, Mitchell Owen
SYS vs HHU Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Josh Philippe has reinstated his position as one of Australia’s hottest prospects after a poor IPL. He has scored 421 runs, which includes 3 half-centuries.
Though at the dusk of his career now, Daniel Christian is still as influential as he ever was. Having scored 182 runs and picked up 12 wickets, he is the ideal all-round pick.
D’Arcy Short is another such brilliant all-round pick, though from the opposition squad. He has scored 244 runs and has been successful with the ball as well.
Bem McDermott is having a good season, both behind the stumps and with the bat. He has scored 397 runs at an average of almost 45.
Besides being a good captain, Sixers’ Daniel Hughes has also played some great knocks with the bat. He has scored 282 runs at an average of over 30.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Daniel Christian, Josh Philippe
Vice-Captain Options – D’Arcy Short, Moises Henriques
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SYS vs HHU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe, Ben McDermott
Batsmen – Dawid Malan, Will Jacks, Moises Henriques (VC)
All-rounders – D’Arcy Short, Carlos Brathwaite, Daniel Christian (C)
Bowlers – Scott Boland, Sandeep Lamichhane, Ben Dwarshius
12th Man – Matthew Wade
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SYS vs HHU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe (C), Matthew Wade
Batsmen – Will Jacks, James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques
All-rounders – D’Arcy Short (VC), Daniel Christian
Bowlers – Steve O’Keefe, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane
12th Man – Carlos Brathwaite
Expert Advice:
From the batsmen, Jordan Silk can be the perfect budget pick. Priced cheaply at 8.5 Cr, the Sydney Sixers player has scored 210 runs at an average of over 25.
Today’s SYS vs HHU Probable Winners:
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
