Cricket Free Tips | BBL 2021/22, Match 4: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers

Match 4 of the 2021-22 BBL between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Sydney Sixers begins on Wednesday evening in Hobart. Last season, the Hurricanes finished sixth and missed the playoffs due to a high net-run rate. On Sunday, the Sydney Sixers won their first BBL game by 152 runs.

If the Hobart Hurricanes are to improve on their finish from last year, they will need to improve their performance levels. They have made some promising signings and should be able to put up a fight with Sydney Sixers in this game.

The Sydney Sixers are contending for their third BBL title in a row, and they got off to a fast start against the Melbourne Stars on Sunday. They already appear to be a formidable force to be reckoned with.

Weather
The weather was cloudy, with temperatures dropping to 13 degrees in the second half of the game.

Pitch
Launceston’s pitch is well-balanced, with something for everyone. The par first-innings score in the last five meetings at this venue has been 138 runs. The Pacers rule the roost at this venue. In this year’s BBL, the captains have chosen to field first after winning the toss. We predict that both captains will insert the opposing team in this match.

Probable Playing XIs
Hobart Hurricanes:
Matthew Wade (c&wk), Nathan Ellis, Harry Brook, D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Peter Handscomb, Riley Meredith, Tim David, Jordan Thompson, Sandeep Lamichhane, Scott Boland
Sydney Sixers:
Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, James Vince, Tom Curran, Sean Abbott, Chris Jordan, Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Steve O’Keefe

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers – Match 4, Dream 11:
Josh Philippe (c&wk), Matthew Wade (wk), James Vince, Harry Brook, D’Arcy Short, Jordan Silk, Jordan Thompson, Chris Jordan, Scott Boland, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sean Abbott

Prediction
Match winner

• Sydney Sixers 

Winning the toss

• Sydney Sixers 

Top Batsman

• Hobart Hurricanes – Matthew Wade
• Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe

Top Bowler

• Hobart Hurricanes – Nathan Ellis
• Sydney Sixers – Sean Abbott

Most Sixes 

• Hobart Hurricanes – Ben McDermott
• Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe

Player of the Match

• Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe

Team Scores Batting First 

• Hobart Hurricanes – 160+
• Sydney Sixers – 180+

The Hurricanes may be a surprise team to watch in this year’s tournament, but they couldn’t have asked for a more challenging first-round opponent. On Sunday, the Sydney Sixers were on top of their game, and we expect more of the same in this match. We predict that the Sixers will win this match against the Hurricanes.