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In Match 05 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24, the Hobart Hurricanes are set to clash with the Sydney Sixers at the North Tasmania Cricket Association Ground in Launceston on Monday.
The Hobart Hurricanes, yet to make their appearance in the ongoing BBL season, are gearing up for their inaugural encounter against the Sydney Sixers. The Hurricanes, known for their explosive brand of cricket, will be looking to start the season on a positive note and make a mark in the early stages of the tournament.
In contrast, the Sydney Sixers will enter this fixture with the confidence of a recent triumph over the Melbourne Renegades. The Sixers secured victory in their previous encounter by a margin of 8 runs, displaying their prowess and resilience in a closely contested match. This momentum will undoubtedly boost their spirits as they take on the Hurricanes in the upcoming clash.
Big Bash League 2023-24, Match 5:
- Date and time: December 11, 2023, 08:15 am GMT | 01:45 pm IST | 07:15 pm local
- Venue: North Tasmania Cricket Association Ground, Launceston
North Tasmania Cricket Association Ground Pitch Report
The upcoming match at the North Tasmania Cricket Association Ground marks a historic moment for the BBL, as it will be the first-ever fixture hosted at this venue. The only international game played on this ground dates back to 1986 when India faced New Zealand in an ODI. Given the absence of recent playing history at this location, making predictions about the pitch behavior becomes a challenging task. Typically, at venues with limited playing history, the convention leans towards teams choosing to bat first after winning the toss.
HUR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Matthew Wade, Josh Philippe
- Batters: Jordan Silk, Sam Hain, Tim David, Steve Smith
- All-rounders: Moises Henriques, Chris Jordan
- Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis, Riley Merdith
HUR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Steve Smith (c), Matthew Wade (vc)
Choice 2: Sam Hain (c), Ben Dwarshuis (vc)
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HUR vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Backups:
James Vince, Sam Heazlett, Corey Anderson, Tom Curran
HUR vs SIX Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 11, 08:15 am GMT):
Squads:
Hobart Hurricanes: Caleb Jewell, Macalister Wright, Ben McDermott, Tim David, Matthew Wade (c and wk), Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Billy Stanlake, Sam Heazlett, Liam Guthrie, Mitchell Owen, Peter Hatzoglou, Patrick Dooley, Iain Carlisle
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Jordan Silk, Moises Henriques (c), Tom Curran, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Steve OKeefe, Joel Davies, Daniel Hughes, Todd Murphy, Kurtis Patterson, Mitchell Perr
