HBH vs SYT 42nd Match Prediction

HBH vs SYT Team Previews

Hobart Hurricanes

It’s hard to say what Hurricanes team we’ll get, as they haven’t played for a while and still have question marks over the status of Dooley and Wade. If those two are in the squad against the Thunder, then they have a better chance.

There’s no doubt that batter Caleb Jewell has been the side’s best player so far, knocking up a total of 234 runs thanks to 12 sixes and 22 fours. Wade, when available, has been solid with 206 runs. We thought Tim David (186) and Ben McDermott (174 runs) would have a bigger impact, however.

The Hurricanes’ bowlers are perhaps the reason as to why they’re low on the table, as Paddy Dooley (12 wickets) and Riley Meredith (13 wickets) are the best on the team, but those tallies are quite low compared to other teams. Meredith’s 2/25 against the Stars is what the team loves to see!

Sydney Thunder

The Thunder are still looking decent after a 5-5 record, especially with the news that David Warner can help the squad for a short while at least. He scored 19 from 20 deliveries in his first game, but it’s been 9 years since he played in a BBL match, so we’ll give him a break.

The Thunder will certainly look to Warner for help, but Oliver Davies is the man to watch, as he’s picked up 278 runs (including 14 sixes) and has scored above 50 in three of his last four games. Alex Ross (194) and Matthew Gilkes (171) have also provided solid assistance.

The Thunder bowlers have yet to strike fear in the hearts of batsmen just yet, but we like what we’re seeing from fast bowler Nathan McAndrew with 12 wickets, especially after his 3/29 versus Perth. Daniel Sams’ 11 wickets is a much-needed boost.