The New year begins at Hobart for the BBL. Hobart and Sydney both are doing pretty well so far and it should be good class to kick start the year.

HH vs SS Match Details

Date: January 1st, 2025

Time:  10:30 AM IST

Venue: Hobart

HH vs SS Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

HH vs SS Pitch Report

The Hobart track is pretty good to bat on during the BBL and will be better to bat second on.

HH vs SS Predicted Playing XI

HH Playing XI

Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil

SS Playing XI

Josh Phillipe, James Vince, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Joel Davies, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshius, Daniel Hughes, Sean Abbott, Todd Murphy 

HH vs SS Key Players

Moises Henriques

At 38, Moises Henriques continues to enjoy his cricket. Nearly out of international reckoning, Henriques has a chance of doing something similar to Dan Christian who also used the Sixers to make a late comeback in his career.

Nathan Ellis

Captain Nathan Ellis fought alone in the first game. He got runs down the order to get Hobart at least above 50 but the overall performance from his teammates was pretty poor. He is leading from the front and his performances could inspire his teammates to support and build.

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HH vs SS Match Tips

Normally, Sixers start favorites but both sides are pretty balanced now. Sixers may start initial favorites though but marginally.

Match Prediction: Sydney Sixers Will Win the Match