The Final of the Big Bash League will see Hobart Hurricanes taking on Sydney Thunder on January 27, 2025.
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Published – 26 Jan 2025, 16:46 IST | Updated – 26 Jan 2025, 16:50 IST
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After more than a month of intense cricket, the prestigious Big Bash League (BBL 2024-25) is all set to conclude with a pulsating final between Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) and Sydney Thunder (THU), at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, on Monday, January 27. Notably, these two sides faced twice this season, with one game ending without a result, while the other one saw Hurricanes winning by six wickets.
Hobart managed to finish on top of the points table after registering seven wins and two losses from 15 games, which included a game without a result. They went on to beat Sydney Sixers by 12 runs in a close Qualifier face-off. After posting a defendable total of 173/7, the Nathan Ellis-led side raced to victory by restricting the opposition to 161/5.
On the other hand, Thunder sealed their berth in the final with a convincing four-wicket victory against Moises Henriques’s Sixes. The David Warner-led side qualified after finishing third on the points table, winning five out of 10 games played.
HUR vs SIX Match Details
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, Final, BBL 2024-25 |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Date & Time | Monday, January 27, 1:45 pm IST |
| Live Broadcast & Streaming Details | Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The surface at the Bellerive Oval is preferred by the bowlers. On a surface that assists the pace bowlers, a low-scoring thriller could be on the cards. Hence for the skipper winning the toss, opting to bowl first after could be a wise decision at this venue.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 21 |
| Won by Hobart Hurricanes | 13 |
| Won by Sydney Thunder | 08 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | January 01, 2012 |
| Most-recent Fixture | January 10, 2025 |
Predicted Playing 11 for HUR vs THU
Hobart Hurricanes:
Mitch Owen, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Wade (WK), Ben McDermott, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (C), Cameron Gannon, Peter Hatzoglou, Riley Meredith.
Sydney Thunder:
David Warner (C), Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (WK), Hugh Weibgen, Chris Green, George Garton, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Tanveer Sangha.
Also Check: BBL 2024-25 Squads
Probable Top Performers from HUR vs THU
Probable Best Batter: David Warner
Sydney Thunder skipper David Warner is the leading run-scorer of the season with 357 runs to his name from 11 innings at an average of 44.62 and a strike rate of 140.55. Warner has scored three half-centuries this season and was once short by one run to complete his fifty. He will be eager to lead his side to their second BBL title, and to that Warner’s bat needs to do all the talking.
Probable Best Bowler: Riley Meredith
Hobart Hurricanes pacer Riley Meredith could be the best bowler in the upcoming clash against Sydney Thunder. The right-arm speedster has been phenomenal with the new ball as he’s been instrumental in picking early scalps for his team. In nine games, Meredith has bagged 13 wickets at an economy of 8.73. He will look to add more wickets to his tally in the final fixture of the season and help his side win the title.
Also Check: Player Performance Comparisons
Today’s Match Prediction: Team Bowling first to win the match
Scenario 1
Hobart Hurricanes win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 40-50
THU: 140-150
Hobart Hurricanes win the match
Scenario 2
Sydney Thunder win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 50-60
HUR: 150-160
Sydney Thunder win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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