HH vs SS Match Preview

The Big Bash League 2024-25 is nearing the end of its season. The league stage is over, and we're in the Qualifier, in which the Hobart Hurricanes will face the Sydney Sixers. The Hurricanes had a successful season and finished first. The team's batters are in good form, and they will look to capitalize on that. The Sydney Sixers placed second and will look to put up a strong fight in this game. The Hobart Hurricanes have had a perfect home record, winning all five games. The players will be comfortable playing at this venue because they know the conditions. The Sydney Sixers lost to the Hurricanes previously this season.

HH vs SS Match Details

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers – Qualifier Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Date & Time: 21th January 2025 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

HH vs SS Venue Stats

HH vs SS Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

HH vs SS Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

HH vs SS Last Five Matches

HH vs SS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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HH vs SS Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes Probable Playing XIs

Nathan Ellis (c), Caleb Jewell, Mitchell Owen, Charlie Wakim, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Marcus Bean

Topmost Picks for HH vs SS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers

• Steve Smith –  Steven Smith missed most of the tournament due to the Test series against India but has been sensational in the last two matches.
• Ben Dwarshuis – Ben Dwarshuis struggled in the last match against Adelaide Strikers regardless, we are still going to back him as he has been brilliant so far and with 12 wickets.

Top Picks – Hobart Hurricanes

• Mitchell Owen – Mitchell Owen had a brilliant game in the last outing as he scored 38 off 17 balls against Melbourne Stars. With 308 runs, he is the leading run-scorer.
• Riley Meredith –  Riley Meredith missed the last game but is expected to return in the starting eleven. With 11 wickets thus far he is the leading wicket taker.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for HH vs SS Dream11 Team:

Josh Philippe, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen(C), Tim David, Moises Henriques, Jack Edwards(VC), Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Nikhil Chaudhary

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for HH vs SS Dream11 Team:

Josh Philippe, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen, Tim David, Moises Henriques(VC), Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Nikhil Chaudhary(C)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nikhil Chaudhary, Mitchell Owen

Vice-captain – Moises Henriques, Jack Edwards

Wicketkeeper – Josh Philippe

HH vs SS Probable Winners:

Earlier in the season, the Sydney Sixers suffered a significant loss to the Hobart Hurricanes. It will be on their mind, along with the fact the Hurricanes received all five matches at this venue. The bowling effort must be staying on its toes for the team to win. The Hurricanes have a potent batting lineup that can decimate any opponent. We anticipate an exciting match, although the Hurricanes will get an early lead. Considering the team combination, Hobart Hurricanes is expected to win this match.

Hobart marched into the playoffs and is looking very good this season. Their line-up blends in well with the required experience and youth. Their challenge though will be against this Sixers who are normally very good at this tournament stage.

HH vs SS Match Details

Date: January 21st, 2025

Time:  2:00 PM IST

Venue: Hobart 

HH vs SS Weather Report

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

HH vs SS Pitch Report

Hobart has no demons on the pitch and batting second could be better.

HH vs SS Predicted Playing XI

Sydney Sixers Playing XI

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

Hobart Hurricanes Playing XI

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

HH vs SS Key Players

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.

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.

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HH vs SS Match Tips

The Hurricanes have some momentum going well and could be favourites.

Match Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes Will Win the Match

HH vs SS Match Preview

The Hobart Hurricanes will face the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League's 18th match on January 1, 2024-25, at 10:30 a.m. at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The Big Bash League is an Australian domestic T20 tournament contested by eight teams in a round-robin format, followed by playoffs and a final. The Sydney Sixers have four straight victories in four games and are currently leading the points table. The Hurricanes, on the other hand, lost one of their three games and are currently sixth in the points standings. Both teams are coming off a win in their previous game.

HH vs SS Match Details 

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers – 18th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Date & Time: 01st January 2025 at 10:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

HH vs SS Venue Stats

HH vs SS Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

HH vs SS Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

HH vs SS Last Five Matches

HH vs SS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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HH vs SS Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Owen, Caleb Jewell, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil

Topmost Picks for HH vs SS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers

• Josh Phillip –  Josh Phillip top-scored with 66, opening the batting for the Sixers with a strike rate of 160+.
• Ben Dwarshuis – Ben Dwarshuis, who is the top wicket-taker of the tournament so far, took 4 wickets for 32 runs.

Top Picks – Hobart Hurricanes

• Ben McDermott – Ben McDermott top-scored with 68 runs in just 34 balls hitting just 3 fours but still stunning strike rate of 200.
• Chris Jordan –  Chris Jordan took two wickets for 36 runs with a little expensive spell of economy of 9. He will be looking better on this pitch and support better.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for HH vs SS Dream11 Team:

Ben McDermott, Shai Hope, Josh Philippe, James Vince, Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Owen(VC), Riley Meredith, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis(C), Jackson Bird

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for HH vs SS Dream11 Team:

Ben McDermott(VC), Shai Hope, Josh Philippe, James Vince(C), Moises Henriques, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Owen, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – James Vince, Ben Dwarshuis

Vice-captain – Ben McDermott, Mitchell Owen

Wicketkeeper – Ben McDermott

HH vs SS Probable Winners:

So far, nobody has yet to figure out how to stop the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League 2024-25. Aside from the game against the Sydney Thunder, the Sixers have won all of their games convincingly. In contrast, the Hurricanes have performed admirably but fall short of the Sydney Sixers. We believe the Sydney Sixers will win their fifth game of the season against the Hobart Hurricanes. Considering the team combination, Sydney Sixers is expected to win this match.

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.

See Also: T20 World Cup 2024: Top 5 captains of the tournament

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