Big Bash League 2021-22, Match 4: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers - Probable XIs, Match prediction, Weather Forecast, Pitch Report and Live Streaming Details
The Hobart Hurricanes will take on the Sydney Sixers in match 4 of the Big Bash League at the University of Tasmania Stadium.
The Hobart Hurricanes are yet to kick-off their tournament but have a balanced side, led by keep-batter Matthew Wade. With the likes of Sandeep Lamichane, D'Arcy Short, Tim David and Caleb Jewell in their line-up, they have been major title contenders this season.
Riley Meredith and Scott Boland will be the bowling spearheads and lead the bowling attack. Ben McDermott will be responsible for providing a good start for the team.
The Sydney Sixers had an outstanding outing in their tournament-opener, beating a formidable Melbourne Stars outfit by 152 runs. Josh Phillippe (47-ball 83), James Vince (29-ball 44) and Moises Henriques (38-ball 76) ensured that the Sixers registered a 213-run total while batting first.
Steve O’Keefe (4/14), Sean Abbott (3/14) and Hayden Kerr (2/6) ensured that the Stars reached nowhere near the set target. Josh Phillippe was adjudged the Man of the Match for his outstanding batting performance.
The Hurricanes will look to kick off their tournament with a win, while the Sixers will hope to win back-to-back games.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Match Details
Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, Match 4, BBL 2021-22
Date & Time: 8 December 2021, 2:05 PM IST
Venue: University of Tasmania Stadium, Hobart
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Pitch Report
The surface at the University of Tasmania is a good cricketing surface but it tends to assist the bowlers more than the batters. The batters need to choose their shots wisely.
The bowlers need to hit consistent lines and lengths to put their side in a good position by providing timely crucial break-throughs. The team that wins the toss will look to chase on this surface while the team that bats first, will look to get past the 150-run mark.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Weather Report
Intermittent spells of overcast conditions are expected throughout the day. Temperatures are expected to range between 8 and 16 degrees Celsius. No rain interruptions are expected throughout the day.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Probable XIs
Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade (c), Ben McDermott, D'Arcy Short, Peter Handscomb (wk), Caleb Jewell, Harry Brook, Tim David, Sandeep Lamichane, Riley Meredith, Scott Boland, Joel Paris
Sydney Sixers: Josh Phillippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Daniel Hughes, Dan Christian, Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, Sean Abbott, Chris Jordan, Hayden Kerr, Steve O’Keefe
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Match Prediction
The Sydney Sixers are high on confidence having absolutely demolished a formidable Melbourne Stars side. The Sydney Sixers are favorites to finish on top in this encounter. A good bowling performance from the Hurricanes could see the Sixers reeling in this encounter.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers TV and Live Streaming Details
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: Sony LIV