SYT vs HBH 22nd Match: BBL match prediction

SYT vs HBH

SYT vs HBH: After a rocky beginning to the season, the Sydney Thunder are gradually climbing their way back into contention. They have a record of 3 wins and 3 defeats, which puts them in fifth place, and their net run rate is -0.540. At the Lavington Sports Oval is where they will play their next match, which is against the Hobart Hurricanes.

The Hurricanes are currently in second place, just one spot behind the Thunder; however, they have only competed in four matches thus far, compiling a record of two wins, two losses, and a net run rate of -0.378. The two squads will be competing against one another for the very first time this year.

SYT vs HBH: Match details

Match: SYT vs HBH, 22nd Match, BBL 2022-23

Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022  

Time: 10.00 AM

Venue: Lavington Sports Oval, Albury

SYT vs HBH: Match Overview

Sydney Thunder

In their first four games, the Sydney Thunder had a win and three defeats. After three straight losses, they turned things around with two straight victories over Brisbane Heat, winning by 10 wickets and 11 runs. In their previous match, they held Brisbane to 171-9 while posting 182-6 at the Carrara Oval on a superb batting pitch.

Alex Hales has scored 168 runs in six games for the squad, with a strike rate of 136.58. Till now, Rilee Rossouw has accumulated 109 runs in 5 innings while striking out at a respectable 141.66 percent. With scores of 56* off 34 balls and 37 off 35 balls in his last 2 games, opener Matthew Gilkes appears to have found his groove.

Daniel Sams leads Thunder in wicket-taking with 11 kills in 6 games at an 8.13 economy. Gurinder Sandhu has also been reliable, claiming 8 wickets in six games with a strike rate of 7.62.

Nathan McAndrew, a right-arm medium-fast bowler, has had an immediate effect, taking 7 wickets in just 3 games, including a 4-for in the most recent game against Brisbane. Chris Green, an off-spinner, is a vital asset in the middle overs thanks to his economy rate of 5.66.

Hobart Hurricanes

Although the Hobart Hurricanes haven’t had the best of seasons thus far, their performance in their most recent game could turn things around. At the Bellerive Oval, the Melbourne Renegades were bowled out for a pitiful 122 in 18 overs before their bowlers put on a stunning performance and bowled them out for just 114. Leg-spinner Shadab Khan (3-20 off 4 overs) and Riley Meredith led a great bowling effort (3-12 from 4 overs).

The team’s leading wicket-taker this year with 9 wickets, Patrick Dooley, also claimed two victims. This season, these three have been the foundation of Hobart’s bowling and are essential to their prospects of winning.

This season, Hobart’s batting has been their weakest point. Their top scorer thus far is Matthew Wade, who has 101 runs in three games at a strike rate of 124.69. Wade, who served a one-match suspension, is anticipated to play against Sydney Thunder. The 100-run threshold has not been reached by any of the other batters. Big names like Shadab Khan, James Neesham, Tim David, Asif Ali, and D’Arcy Short are on their roster, and they urgently need to perform.

SYT vs HBH: Probable XI

Sydney Thunder

Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Alex Hales, Rilee Rossouw, Oliver Davies, Daniel Sams, Alex Ross, Brendan Doggett, Usman Qadir

Hobart Hurricanes

Shadab Khan, Tim David, Asif Ali, James Neesham, Joel Paris, D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (c & wk), Nathan Ellis, Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith

SYT vs HBH: Pitch report

The sole international match that was ever played at the Lavington Sports Oval was during the 1992 World Cup. The match was between England and Zimbabwe. There was also a Women’s Big Bash League match held here, and it was won by the Sydney Thunder Women against the Melbourne Stars Women. The match lasted 18.5 overs, and Sydney Thunder Women won with 8 wickets in hand.

SYT vs HBH: Weather report

At the Lavington Sports Oval in Albury, there has only ever been one international match played. In addition, the very first men’s Big Bash League match to ever be played in this venue will take place right now.

It is not known very much about the surface, but based on the results of the one one-day international and the one women’s twenty20 match that was played here, it does look to be a slow surface where scoring runs will be difficult. After an early morning shower, Albury is expected to have warm temperatures and a muggy atmosphere on the day of the match.

SYT vs HBH: Toss Prediction

Only three of the eight domestic Twenty20 matches played at this stadium have resulted in wins for the team that batted first. These matches were all played in this venue. If a captain wins the coin toss, it’s likely that they’ll choose to chase after the ball.

SYT vs HBH: Pre-play prediction

Best batter: Matthew Gilkes (SYT), Ben McDermott (HBH)

Best bowler: Usman Qadir (SYT), Nathan Ellis (HBH)

Top all-rounder: Nathan McAndrew (SYT), Tim David (HBH)

Player of the match: Tim David (HBH)

SYT vs HBH: Match Prediction

Three of the previous five matches that Sydney Thunder has played against Hobart Hurricanes have resulted in victories for Sydney Thunder. They are currently riding a wave of winning momentum and have strong batting and bowling teams at their disposal. The Hurricanes’ batting performance hasn’t been that impressive so far, but their bowling is really on point.

If the wicket turns out to be sluggish, their bowlers will absolutely have the upper hand in this matchup. It is reasonable to anticipate that the Hobart Hurricanes will emerge victorious from this contest.

SYT vs HBH: Disclaimer

The Hobart Hurricanes seem to be in fantastic bowling shape, and they have built up significant winning momentum in recent matches. The Renegades would have to put their lackluster batting performances from the previous game in the rearview mirror and have faith that their batters will have more success in this matchup.

Their bowling is consistent, and taking into account the characteristics of this surface, it ought to do well on it. Nevertheless, the Sixers are currently in a better position to win because they are currently riding a winning run. You should place your money on the Hobart Hurricanes to come out on top in this match.