2020-21 Big Bash League – Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder taking place? Thursday 7th January, 2021 – 07:10 (UK)
Where is Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder taking place? Optus Stadium, Perth
Where can I get tickets for Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder? Ticket information for BBL10 can be found on this link
What channel is Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder on in the UK? BT Sport
Where can I stream Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder in the UK? BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE LOWDOWN
HOBART HURRICANES
- Hobart Hurricanes were unable to make it three wins in succession as well as back-to-back victories over Melbourne Stars as they came unstuck in their chase in an entertaining affair last time out.
- Having shocked the Stars in their previous contest, Hobart would have fully believed that they could produce a repeat result but a superb knock of 97* from Marcus Stoinis helped the Melbourne side to a big total of 183/6.
- Ben McDermott gave his side a great platform to chase that score as he continued his brilliant form with 91 from 58 balls but he was offered very little support and his side ultimately fell ten runs short.
SYDNEY THUNDER
- Sydney Thunder suffered a shock loss to Brisbane Heat as their five-match winning streak was ended as a quiet spell in the middle of their innings with the bat as well as some sloppy efforts in the field were their downfall.
- On a nice track, the Thunder lost Usman Khawaja for a second-ball duck but Alex Hales made up for the loss of his opening partner as he whacked 46 off just 26 balls with late cameos from Daniel Sams and Ben Cutting helping the Sydney side to 174/8.
- The Thunder then bowled eight wides while also making some poor errors in the field as they allowed the Heat to chase down their total with five wickets and five balls to spare but they are still well-placed on the ladder following what was just their second loss of the tournament.
THE PREDICTION
Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder are both capable of going big with the bat and this is likely to be a contest with plenty of runs put on the board. The pair have each won five matches so far and that is largely thanks to their efforts with the bat. There will be some in-form players taking to the crease, namely Ben McDermott from the Hurricanes and Alex Hales for the Thunder. McDermott has scored more runs than any other player in BBL|10 at the time of writing with 277 and he will be crucial to his side’s chances along with the likes of Dawid Malan and Colin Ingram. With Callum Ferguson and Usman Khawaja joining Hales on the opposite side, there could be fireworks among the top-order batsmen with it likely to take a big score to take this game out but with the Thunder boasting better numbers with the ball so far in this tournament, they should have the edge in what should be a pulsating clash.
