Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Match Details
Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, Match 53 | BBL 2022-23
Date: Monday, 23 January 2023
Time: 13:15 (GMT+5) / 13:45(GMT+5.5) / 14:15 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Preview
- The Hobart Hurricanes are seventh in the standings and still have a shot at making the playoffs.
- Sydney Sixers are in second place in the standings.
- Hobart Hurricanes has nine victories and Sydney Sixers has 7 victories in the 16 games they’ve played against one another.
In Big Bash League Match 53 on Monday night, Hobart Hurricanes will host Sydney Sixers at Bellerive Oval. Despite being in sixth place, the Hurricanes can yet make the playoffs. The Sixers, who are now in second place, have already locked up a spot in the next round. At 19:15 local time in Hobart, this game begins.
Hobart Hurricanes have played the top three teams in a row as a result of the fixture list, and they have yet to defeat any of them. Sydney Sixers is a team that is playing excellent cricket and will be challenging to stop.
Sydney Sixers defeated their city rivals by 125 runs on Saturday, adding another resounding success to their resume. Before this game, the team’s confidence levels will be at an all-time high.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Weather Report, Toss Prediction, And Pitch Report
It will be the ideal day to play cricket. Maximum and minimum temperatures will vary from 23°C to 14°C, and the morning will have a 50% probability of precipitation.
The team that wins the toss would like to bat first given the history of the pitch.
The pitch presents difficulties for both the bowlers and the batsmen, making for a match that should be highly engaging.
Hobart Hurricanes Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Patrick Dooley, a left-arm wrist spinner, missed Friday night’s loss to Brisbane Heat at the Gabba due to a groin injury, and we anticipate this game to start too soon for him to return. Given that Ben McDermott is now off of the form, Zak Crawley could start instead of him.
Recent form – L L W W L
Hobart Hurricanes’ Probable XI
Matthew Wade (c) (wk), Ben McDermott, Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Zak Crawley, D’Arcy Short, Faheem Ashraf, Mitchell Owen, Nathan Ellis, Joel Paris, Riley Meredith
Sydney Sixers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Experienced all-rounder Dan Christian declared his intention to terminate his career in all forms of the game following the Sydney Derby. He is anticipated to participate in all upcoming contests and start for an unaltered team in Tasmania.
Recent form – W W W W W
Sydney Sixers’ Probable XI
Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Kurtis Patterson, Steve Smith, Dan Christian, Jordan Silk, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Sean Abbott, Steve O’Keefe
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | No result |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Sydney Sixers | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Prediction
Winning the toss
- Sydney Sixers
Top batsman
- Hobart Hurricanes – Matthew Wade
- Sydney Sixers – Jordan Silk
Top bowler
- Hobart Hurricanes – Paddy Dooley
- Sydney Sixers – Sean Abbott
Most sixes
- Hobart Hurricanes – Matthew Wade
- Sydney Sixers – Jordan Silk
Player of the Match
- Sydney Sixers – Sean Abbott
Team Scores Batting First
- Hobart Hurricanes – 160+
- Sydney Sixers – 180+
Sydney Sixers is the favourite to win this match.
Hobart Hurricanes must now face Sydney Sixers, who are in the best shape, after losses to Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat in their most recent two games. We anticipate the Hurricanes to perform admirably, and we especially anticipate their hitters to go after the Sixers bowlers right away. Overall, we are betting on the Sixers to win this game.