Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes, Game 11 - Preview and Prediction

The Sydney Sixers are struggling in this tournament. They stand at the bottom of the points table after losing two league matches. The team lost their opening match against Adelaide Strikers by 51 runs. 

It was a poor performance from the batters, who collapsed for 133 runs. The batters also needed to prove their form in the second match. In the game against Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers scored only 117 runs while chasing a target of 155 runs.

The Hobart Hurricanes are in fifth place in the table with two points. The Hurricanes got a poor start after a 38-run loss to the Melbourne Stars. However, the team quickly bounced back by defeating the Perth Scorchers by eight runs in the second game.

Pitch Report

The surface is expected to suit the batters and be of little help to the fast players. However, the slower bowlers could come into play as the game progresses.

Players to watch

Matthew Wade

Patrick Dooley

Josh Philippe

Sean Abbott

Match Prediction: The Hobart Hurricanes will win this game because they have a strong batting lineup with two excellent spinners who can change the game anytime.

Squad

Hobart Hurricanes Squad: Ben McDermott, D Arcy Short, Matthew Wade(w/c), Shadab Khan, Tim David, James Neesham, Asif Ali, Joel Paris, Nathan Ellis, Patrick Dooley, Caleb Jewell, Wil Parker, Chris Tremain, Riley Meredith.

Sydney Sixers squad: Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe(w), James Vince, Daniel Christian, Moises Henriques(c), Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Naveen-ul-Haq, Daniel Hughes, Todd Murphy, Steve OKeefe, Izharulhaq Naveed, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards.