BBL Match Prediction | Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes | Big Bash League 2024-25 | Match 27 | Jan 08 – Who will top the chart ST or HH?

ST vs HH Match Analysis

Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes will play each other in the Big Bash League 2024-25 27th Match on January 08, 2025, at 02:15 PM BST at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney. 

Sydney Thunder have delivered an impressive campaign so far, and despite losing their most recent match against Brisbane Heat, they deserve credit for managing to field a team given the extensive injury list they were dealing with!

Hobart Hurricanes secured their fourth consecutive victory on Sunday, defeating the Adelaide Strikers by five wickets with eight balls to spare.

ST vs HH Team Preview & Squads

Sydney Thunder

Sydney Thunder have suffered a significant blow with the on-field collision between Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams, ruling Bancroft out for the remainder of the BBL. This game also appears to come too soon for Sams, who is still recovering from a concussion.

However, there is positive news on the availability front as Australia’s rising star Sam Konstas returns to the squad. Known for his fearless approach and confidence against India’s aced bowler Jasprit Bumrah, Konstas will open the batting alongside the in-form captain, David Warner.

On the bowling side of ST, Lockie Ferguson has been the standout performer this season, while 41-year-old Dan Christian, who came out of retirement to address the injury crisis, showcased exceptional control and variations in the previous match.

Sydney Thunder Squads

Sydney Thunder

David Warner, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Wes Agar, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings, Sherfane Rutherford, William Salzmann, Ryan Hadley, Sam Konstas, Lockie Ferguson, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Nic Maddinson, and Liam Hatcher.

Hobart Hurricanes

Hobart Hurricanes owed their victory to a brilliant lower-order display by Tim David, whose unbeaten 62 off 28 balls earned him the Player of the Match award. Earlier in the game, Afghan left-arm wrist spinner Waqar Salamkheil impressed once again, taking 2/22 for the second consecutive match. He will be eager to exploit the spin-friendly conditions at the Sydney Showground.

HH boasts a lineup full of match-winners, and opener Mitchell Owen has caught attention with his aggressive batting approach. On the bowling front, Chris Jordan continues to be a reliable wicket-taker, even at 37 years old.

Hobart Hurricanes Squads

Hobart Hurricanes

Matthew Wade, Chris Jordan, Nikhil Chaudhary, Billy Stanlake, Nathan Ellis, Patrick Dooley, Ben McDermott, Jake Doran, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Macalister Wright, Peter Hatzoglou, Waqar Salamkheil, Shai Hope, Caleb Jewell, Iain Carlisle, Charlie Wakim, Mitchell Owen, and Tim David.

Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes outfield report 

Sydney Showground, Stadium

Despite the fact that the team batting first won the last game played here, the team’s fielding first enjoyed a significant lead in earlier games. As a result, we forecast that if either team wins the toss, they will decide to bowl first. The Sydney Showground may be spared from the rain that is predicted to fall on Wednesday for the majority of the day. Whether it happens or doesn’t, the temperature will not rise above 20 degrees, but by the end, the humidity will reach 75%.

One of those stadiums where the bowlers always have a little support and the hitters never feel totally in is Sydney’s Showground Stadium.   

ST vs HH Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five matches, HH won 3 games and ST won two.

Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the Hobart Hurricanes have a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.