The Sixers, currently in fourth place, are equally dangerous and are boosted by the high-profile return of Steve Smith after the end of the Ashes. With the Hurricanes looking to take top spot and the Sixers looking to climb the ladder, this clash between two in-form sides promises to be a thriller.
SS vs HH, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and time: January 11 (Sunday); 08:35 IST / 03:05 GMT / 14:05 Local
- Location: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
Head-to-Head record in BBL:
Matches played: 21 | Hobart Hurricanes won: 11 | Sydney Sixers won: 9 | No result/draw: 1
SCG, Sydney Pitch Report
The SCG is a venue that has historically offered a fair balance between bat and ball. While still one of the better courses for spinners in Australia due to its abrasive nature, the drop-in pitches used for BBL|15 have shown consistent carry for the pacers early on. The average first innings score at the SCG in T20s is around 155-165, but given the quality of batting in both lineups, a score near 180 is probably necessary. Interestingly, the team that bowls first has won the last eight matches involving the Sixers, suggesting that the toss-winning captain will likely opt to bowl first to take advantage of any early moves before the field settles down.
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Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes: Team dynamics and key players
Sydney Sixers: The big news for the Men in Pink is the return of Steve Smithwho will likely open the batting alongside the international major signing Babar Azam. This gives the Sixers perhaps the most technically sound opening pair in the tournament. Moises Henriques And Jos Philippe add middle order stability, while Sean Abbottthe league’s all-time leading wicket-taker, continues to lead a bowling attack that also includes the disciplined Ben Dwarshuis. The addition of spinner Todd Murphy gives them a tactical advantage as the SCG surface begins to take its turn.
Hobart Hurricanes: The defending champions are a well-oiled machine. They welcome the all-rounder back Beau Webster of international obligations, further strengthening a middle order that characterizes everything destructive Nikhil Chaudhary And Ben McDermott. Even with skipper Nathan Ellis As it is managed for this game, the Hurricanes’ bowling remains deadly with the fast pace of Riley Meredith and the spin duo of Rehan Ahmed And Rishad Hossein. Their ability to win games outside Tasmania (having won their last three away games) makes them a formidable opponent, even in the Sixers’ fortress.
SS vs HH, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Sydney Sixers wins the toss and bowls first
- Hobart Hurricanes powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Hobart Hurricanes total score: 165-180
Case 2:
- Hobart Hurricanes wins the toss and bowls first
- Sydney Sixers powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Sydney Sixers total score: 175-190
Match result: Sydney Sixers win the match
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