Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder: Match Tips, Predictions & Bet Builder

 

Hobart Hurricanes begin their Big Bash League title defence against Sydney Thunder in a rematch of last season’s final.

The Hurricanes broke their BBL title drought with a dominant seven-wicket win over the Thunder and will be aiming to repeat that performance on Tuesday night. With the core of their championship-winning squad retained, Hobart look well placed to remain strong contenders again this season.

Sydney Thunder enter the new campaign with confidence and revenge firmly on their agenda. However, history is not on their side in Hobart, where they have managed just two victories, meaning a significant performance will be required to turn the tables.

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Tips Summary

Best Bet: Mitch Owen (Hobart) – Team Top Batter @ 3.75
Alternative Bet: Nathan Ellis (Hobart) – Team Top Bowler @ 4.00
Bet Builder Tip: Hobart to win, Mitch Owen 30+ runs, Sam Konstas (Thunder) – Team Top Batter @ 15.00

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Prediction

Best Bet: Mitch Owen – Hobart Hurricanes Team Top Batter @ 3.75

Mitch Owen was the standout performer in last season’s BBL final, producing a record-breaking 39-ball century to guide the Hurricanes to a memorable victory. His blistering 108 featured 11 sixes and six fours and remains one of the most explosive innings in Big Bash history.

Since that performance, Owen has continued his rise on the international stage, starring for Australia in white-ball cricket. He recently smashed a rapid 27-ball half-century in T20Is and enters the new BBL campaign as one of the competition’s most dangerous batters.

Opening the innings, Owen looks primed to make another strong start to the season and shapes as the standout option to finish as Hobart’s Team Top Batter, with Player of the Match also within reach.

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Alternative Bet: Nathan Ellis – Hobart Hurricanes Team Top Bowler @ 4.00

Hobart boast a formidable bowling attack led by captain Nathan Ellis, who has also impressed in Australia’s white-ball setup this year. His consistency and ability at the death make him a constant wicket-taking threat.

Ellis is the Hurricanes’ leading wicket-taker against the Thunder, with 15 scalps in this matchup. Given his strong record and current form, he represents excellent value as the Alternative Bet to finish as Hobart’s Team Top Bowler.

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Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Bet Builder Tip

• Hobart Hurricanes to win

• Mitch Owen 30+ runs

• Sam Konstas (Sydney Thunder) Team Top Batter

Total Odds: 15.00

Hobart have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning the last four encounters against Sydney Thunder and claiming 10 victories at Ninja Stadium. Backing the Hurricanes at home looks a solid foundation for the Bet Builder.

Owen has averaged close to 44 runs across his last six matches, including his match-winning century in last season’s final, making 30+ runs a logical inclusion.

Young Thunder batter Sam Konstas will be eager to make a statement after missing out on Ashes selection and looms as a strong candidate to top-score for his side.

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Key Match Stats

• The teams have met 22 times, with Hobart Hurricanes winning 14 and Sydney Thunder eight

• Hobart have won the last four matches against Sydney Thunder

• The Hurricanes have beaten the Thunder 14 times overall, including 10 wins at Ninja Stadium

• Sydney Thunder have won at Ninja Stadium just twice

• Matthew Wade has scored 485 runs against the Thunder

• Nathan Ellis (Hurricanes) and Daniel Sams (Thunder) have both taken 15 wickets in this fixture

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Tactics, Form and Team News

Hobart Hurricanes are close to full strength, with only Test regulars Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster unavailable. The hosts boast serious firepower with Mitch Owen, Tim David, Ben McDermott and Mac Wright all set to feature.

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain and England all-rounder Rehan Ahmed are both in contention to make their Hurricanes debuts.

Hurricanes predicted XI:
Rehan Ahmed, Tim David, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Matthew Wade (wk), Tim Ward, Mac Wright

Sydney Thunder have suffered a major setback with David Warner ruled out due to a side injury. In his absence, Chris Green will captain the side.

International recruits Sam Billings, Reece Topley and Shadab Khan are all expected to feature.

Thunder predicted XI:
Chris Green (c), Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Ryan Hadley, Shadab Khan, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley

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