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Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Big Bash League Tips - ‘Canes to the top of the table
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- Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes tips
- Match start is 7:15 PM AEDT on Wednesday, January 8 at ENGIE Stadium
- High-scoring game expected; Thunder recently failed to defend 173 runs.
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Hobart Hurricanes looking to snatch top spot in the standings. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Big Bash League Expert Tips
The Hobart Hurricanes will extend their win streak to 5 matches when they take down the Thunder in western Sydney on Wednesday.
- Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Big Bash League Expert Tips
- Head to Head
- Thunder FieldingStatsHurricanes Batting13.2Fours12.85.8Sixes7
- Sydney Thunder Form
- Sydney Thunder Home Stats
- Hobart Hurricanes Form
- Hobart Hurricanes Away Stats
- Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Frequently Asked Questions
Since scoring 74 runs in an opening match loss to the Renegades, the Hurricanes have been the hottest team in BBL14 with four consecutive victories. They have been able to chase totals and also defend them, finding depth in their batting order with a new hero each match.
The Thunder dropped their second match of the season on Monday and the Hurricanes will jump at the chance to leap frog them into second place with a win.
The Thunder need to score big to win and that was how their match against the Heat slipped away, with a total of 173 runs not enough for their bowlers to defend.
The consistency of the Hurricanes batting order will see them set a big enough total or chase one down in what is expected to be a high-scoring game.
- The Hurricanes have won 3 of the past 4 matches against the Thunder (including a 7 wicket victory on January 1.)
- The Thunder have giving up 174 or more runs in their past 2 matches.
- Sydney Thunder matches have an average game total of 336 runs.
- Ben McDermott has averaged 39.66 runs in his past 3 matches.
Head to Head
Last 5 Matches
01-Jan-2024: Hurricanes won by 7 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
15-Jan-2023: Hurricanes won by 5 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
31-Dec-2022: Thunder won by 62 runs
13-Jan-2022: Hurricanes won by 9 runs
10-Jan-2022: Thunder won by 9 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
BBL14 Betting Trends
| Sydney Thunder | Stats | Hobart Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | W-L | 4-1 |
| 336.0 | Avg Match Total | 305.0 |
| 1-4 | Bat Flip | 1-4 |
| 2-2 | Bat First W-L | 2-1 |
BBL14 Stats
| Thunder Batting | Stats | Hurricanes Fielding |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fours | 11.6 |
| 5 | Sixes | 4.6 |
Thunder Fielding Stats Hurricanes Batting 13.2 Fours 12.8 5.8 Sixes 7
| Thunder Fielding | Stats | Hurricanes Batting |
|---|---|---|
| 13.2 | Fours | 12.8 |
| 5.8 | Sixes | 7 |
Sydney Thunder Form
The Thunder put in a gallant effort without Cameron Brancroft and Daniel Sams posting a total of 173 runs at the Gabba after being sent in to bat by the Heat. Another 50 by Warner put Sydney in a strong position to defend a decent total, however some expensive overs by Wes Agar saw their total diminish with the Heat winning the match with 7 balls remaining.
Warner is now the third highest run scorer in BBL14 with 228 runs in 6 matches, scoring no less than 49 runs and an average of 61.66 runs in his past 3 matches.
Where the Thunder have struggled is slowing down the runs from their opposition, with their matches averaging 336 runs per game, well above the league average of 319.41
Sydney Thunder Home Stats
| Thunder Batting | Stats | Thunder Fielding |
|---|---|---|
| 14.3 | Fours | 9.7 |
| 5 | Sixes | 7.3 |
Hobart Hurricanes Form
Hobart are the hottest team in the BBL at the moment winning the past 4 matches with their only loss coming in their opener of the season at GMHBA Stadium against the Renegades.
Hobart have the record of setting the lowest batting score in the BBL, 74 in their loss to the ‘Gades and also the highest, 214 against the Strikers. Since their loss, the Hurricanes have been a cyclone of consistency and have been able to find runs all through their order.
It was Tim David that grabbed the Strikers by the scruff of the neck in their latest match in Hobart, hitting 62 from 28 balls as the ‘Canes chased down a total of 185 with 8 balls to spare.
Hobart Hurricanes Away Stats
| Hurricanes Batting | Stats | Hurricanes Fielding |
|---|---|---|
| 12.5 | Fours | 10.5 |
| 6.5 | Sixes | 6.5 |
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes start?
First ball between Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes is at 7:15 PM AEDT on Wednesday, January 8 at ENGIE Stadium.
What channel is Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes on?
You can watch Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes on Channel Seven, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
Verdict
Hobart will win their fifth straight match in what will be a game that entertains the fans with a high total. Ben McDermott will have another big score, surpassing his batting total.
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