BBL 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 21

Sydney Thunder will take on the Hobart Hurricanes in the 21st match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Saturday, January 3, at Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney. The Thunder are in last place and have won one out of five games. The Hurricanes have won four out of six matches and are in second position.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 21 of the BBL 2025-26:

Sydney Thunder

Top Order: David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, and Cameron Bancroft

David Warner, Sam Konstas, and Cameron Bancroft will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Konstas is the second-highest run-scorer for the Thunder with 125 runs in five games at a strike rate of 115.74.

Middle Order: Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), and Shadab Khan

Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings, and Shadab Khan are likely to be there in the middle order. Gilkes is the leading run-scorer for the team with 165 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 181.31.

Lower Middle Order: Daniel Sams and Chris Green

Daniel Sams and Chris Green are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Sams is the second-highest wicket-taker for the team with seven wickets in five games at an average of 25.42.

Bowlers: Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, and Reece Topley

Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, and Reece Topley could be the three bowlers for the team. Topley has picked up five wickets in five games at an average of 26.60.

Hobart Hurricanes

Top Order: Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, and Nikhil Chaudhary

Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, and Nikhil Chaudhary will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Chaudhary is the leading run-scorer for the Hurricanes with 211 runs in six games at a strike rate of 155.14.

Middle Order: Ben McDermott, Macalister Wright, and Matthew Wade (wk)

Ben McDermott, Macalister Wright, and Matthew Wade are likely to be there in the middle order. McDermott is the second-highest run-scorer for the with 183 runs in six matches at an average of 36.60.

Lower Middle Order: Rehan Ahmed and Chris Jordan

Rehan Ahmed and Chris Jordan are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Jordan has picked up seven wickets with 49 runs in six games.

Bowlers: Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, and Riley Meredith

Nathan Ellis, Rishad Hossain, and Riley Meredith could be the three bowlers for the team. Ellis is the leading wicket-taker for the team with nine wickets in six games at an average of 23.88.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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