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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Hobart Hurricanes won the toss and choose to bowl first
Hobart Hurricanes beat Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets
Hobart Hurricanes beat Sydney Thunder by 6 wickets in their last encounter in BBL 14.
We are backing Hobart Hurricanes to take the BBL finals!
Tournament: | Big Bash League, 2024-25 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia |
Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
Weather: | 11.2°C|Clear |
It all comes down to this—the BBL|14 Final! Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder will battle it out this Monday for the ultimate prize at the Bellerive Oval. Having defeated the Thunder earlier this season, the Hurricanes will be hoping to repeat that success and secure the championship. But in a high-stakes final, it often comes down to which team performs better on the day and both teams are high on confidence at the moment. Let’s break down their chances to see who might come out on top.
173/7 in 20.0 8.65
161/5 in 20.0 8.05
219/5 in 20.0 10.95
179/10 in 19.3 9.18
201/6 in 20.0 10.05
207/5 in 20.0 10.35
155/6 in 19.4 7.88
154/7 in 20.0 7.7
165/4 in 16.5 9.8
164/6 in 20.0 8.2
135/7 in 19.0 7.11
114/10 in 18.0 6.33
165/4 in 16.5 9.8
164/6 in 20.0 8.2
136/5 in 16.1
BBL T20 2022
Hobart Hurricanes won by 5 wickets
135/10 in 20.0
228/6 in 20.0
BBL T20 2022
Sydney Thunder won by 62 runs
166/10 in 17.0
Hobart Hurricanes booked their spot in the BBL finals for the first time in three seasons after a 12-run victory over the Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier. Batting first at Bellerive Oval, the Hurricanes set a target of 173-7 before their bowlers restricted the Sixers to 161-5.
Mitchell Owen has been instrumental in their success this season. The explosive opener has scored 344 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 191, consistently providing strong starts. Tim David has also stepped up, delivering crucial lower-order contributions throughout the tournament.
The Hurricanes' batting lineup is further bolstered by the consistency of Nikhil Chaudhary and Ben McDermott, who bring depth and stability.
On the bowling front, Riley Meredith has been a standout performer with 13 wickets in nine innings and an economy rate of 8.73. Nathan Ellis and Chris Jordan have been reliable options as well, combining for 17 wickets. Jordan’s effectiveness in the death overs has been key, and his performance at the back end of the innings will remain important in the finals. Ellis, meanwhile, has 12 wickets on this ground in the BBL and will be relied upon to provide some breakthroughs.
The Hurricanes, on average, smashed 13 fours per game at Hobart. In the six matches played at Hobart this season, the Hurricanes managed to hit over 13 fours in just one match. In the remaining matches, they consistently smashed 13 and 12 fours. Given the strong bowling lineup of the Thunder, we predict the Hurricanes to hit less than 13 4's.
The Hurricanes are averaging 55.80 runs per game in the first 6 overs in the matches played at Hobart. They have scores of 60, 45, 59, 71, & 44 in matches played at Hobart in the first 6 overs. The last time the Hurricanes played against the Thunder at Hobart they scored 59 runs.
Mitchell Owen has been a star with the bat for the Hurricanes at the top of the order this season. He scored 344 runs in 9 matches and has scored over 30 runs in seven of them. At Hobart, he has scored 244 runs in 6 matches and has scored over 22 runs five times.
Caleb Jewell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade (wk), Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Cameron Gannon, Peter Hatzoglou, Riley Meredith
Caleb Jewell, Mitchell Owen, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade, Timothy David, Chris Jordan, Cameron Gannon, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Peter Hatzoglou
Sydney Thunder are heading into their first BBL final since the 2015/16 season after a thrilling victory over the Sydney Sixers. Chasing 152, the Thunder lost six wickets but held their nerve, thanks to contributions from Sam Billings (42* off 29), Jason Sangha (30 off 19), and Matthew Gilkes (26 off 22). Billings has been a standout performer this season, accumulating 251 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 132. He’ll be a critical asset in the middle order during the final.
Leading the team’s batting efforts is captain David Warner, who has amassed 357 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 140.55. Despite two quiet outings recently, Warner will be keen to deliver a commanding performance when it matters most.
Opener Jason Sangha has also proven his worth with two clutch innings under pressure in back-to-back matches.
Ollie Davies has recovered from a thigh injury that kept him out of the Thunder’s game against the Sixers on Friday and is available for the final. The right-handed player is back on the team after top-scoring in the Knockout match against the Stars.
On the bowling front, the Thunder’s success has been built on consistency, led by Chris Green’s 12 wickets at an economy of 7.05 in 10 games. Nathan McAndrew and Tom Andrews have picked up form in the last few matches, while Wes Agar and Tanveer Sangha round out an attack that has been dependable throughout the tournament.
Billings has been at his absolute best in the playoff's where he scored 42 & 24 runs against the Sixers and Stars, two match winning knocks. At Hobart he has scored 89 runs in 2 matches and against the Hurricanes in 6 matches he has accumulated 185 runs.
David Warner (c), Ollie Davies, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), George Garton, Jason Sangha, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Tanveer Sangha
Oliver Davies, David Warner, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings, George Garton, Jason Sangha, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Tanveer Sangha
Bellerive Oval's track is generally batter-friendly. The surface offers a nice pace and bounce, making it easier for batters to time their shots well. Though spinners can extract some turn later in the game when the pitch dries up, it rarely becomes a big factor. The ground's shorter straight boundaries make it tempting for batters to go aerial down the ground. If clouds roll in, swing bowlers might get some assistance, but that's unlikely this time around.
The forecast for Hobart shows sunny and warm conditions throughout the match, with zero chance of rain.
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Average TurnThe average score batting first at Bellerive Oval in domestic T20s is 167. This season’s highest score at the ground belongs to Hobart Hurricanes who smashed 187-5 in 18.4 overs to overhaul the chase against Adelaide Strikers.
We are backing the luck to be in favour of the home team Hobart Hurricanes and back them to win the coin toss.
The average total match score in the 8 BBL matches played at Hobart this season is 322 runs. The surface has gotten better for batting as the tournament progressed where the total match score in the last match was 334. With two power packed batting lineups clashing off expect a high scoring final.
This BBL season at Bellerive Oval has seen the chasing side win four out of six encounters. However, this is the final, and chasing might be risky. We reckon both teams will feel more comfortable batting first in such a high-pressure game.
The stage is set for an exciting final between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder. Both teams come into this clash in strong form. The Hurricanes have won four of their last five games, while the Thunder have three wins in their last five completed matches, with two being abandoned due to rain. When these sides last faced off, the Hurricanes secured a convincing six-wicket victory.
With both squads brimming with confidence, this final could go either way. However, based on the depth and balance of their lineup, the Hurricanes, who topped the league stage, seem slightly better positioned to edge out a win.
We are backing Hobart Hurricanes to take the BBL finals!
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