On New Year’s Day, the table-topper of Big Bash League 2024-25, Sydney Sixers, will face Hobart Hurricanes. The Hurricanes’ home ground, Bellerive Oval, will host this match. This venue has already hosted one game this season and will host four more Hurricanes’ home matches, including tomorrow’s HUR vs SIX clash.
The weather in Hobart on January 1 is expected to be cloudy, with a 60% chance of rain. Rain is likely both before and during the match, which could disrupt play. However, it is still expected that the match will produce a result.
HUR vs SIX Preview
Sydney Sixers have won all four matches they have played so far this season, securing 8 points to sit comfortably at the top of the table. Two more wins will almost guarantee them a spot in the playoffs.
On the other hand, the Nathan Ellis-led Hobart Hurricanes have played three matches this season, winning two of them. They are currently in 6th place on the points table but will climb to 3rd if they succeed in breaking the Sixers’ winning streak.
HUR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction
If we compare the players from both teams based on their performances so far this season, Sixers’ fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis has been the standout, earning the most Dream11 points with 331. He has featured in the Dream Team for all four of Sixers’ matches this season.
Sydney’s wicketkeeper Josh Philippe is also in good form and is a must-pick in the wicket-keeper section. Hobart’s Shai Hope, who bats at No. 3, is another reliable choice in the same category.
Sixers’ opener James Vince is in exceptional form, having scored a century this season. He could be an excellent choice for Dream11 team captain. For the vice-captain role, we would prefer all-rounder Moises Henriques.
Wicket-keepers: J Philippe, S Hope
Batsmen: J Silk, J Vince (C), T David
All-rounders: M Henriques (VC), S Abbott, M Owen
Bowlers: A Hosein, B Dwarshuis, R Meredith
Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report For HUR vs SIX Match
Looking at past BBL matches at Bellerive Oval, this venue hasn’t been a high-scoring one. Teams batting first usually post totals in the range of 150 to 170. Batsmen will look to capitalize during the powerplay with the new ball, as the game tends to slow down in the middle overs when spinners come into play. Spinners could bowl up to 8 overs here.
In terms of the ground’s dimensions, the side boundaries range between 58 and 68 meters, while the straight boundaries are longer. Hitting sixes straight down the ground could be challenging, increasing the likelihood of catching opportunities at long-on or long-off.
