Get the best THU vs HUR match 21 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 21st encounter of BBL 2026. Expert examination and more with Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes.
THU vs HUR Match 21 Prediction
Sydney Thunder face Hobart Hurricanes in Match 21 of BBL 2026 on January 3. Sydney Showground Stadium hosts this clash between two teams with contrasting form levels. Thunder desperately need a win while Hurricanes chase the top spot.
Sydney Thunder have struggled badly in BBL 2026 with just one win from five matches. They lost against the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars in recent games disappointingly. Their poor run continues to hurt their playoff chances in this battle.
Hobart Hurricanes sit second on the table with strong performances throughout the season. They lost only two games from six played so far this campaign. A win today could push them to the top spot in this THU vs HUR encounter.
Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Sydney Showground Stadium’s pitch helps batters score freely during the first innings usually in BBL 2026. However, the surface slows down considerably as matches progress into later overs. Chasing becomes much tougher on this pitch as run-scoring gets difficult gradually.
Perth Scorchers posted over 200 runs batting first here against Thunder recently. Thunder couldn’t chase that total as the pitch’s changing nature hurt them badly. This pitch report suggests that batting first gives teams clear advantages at this venue.
Sky stays clear with temperatures between 26-30°C at the stadium right now. Humidity measures 34%, making conditions dry and comfortable for players out there. No rain is expected, so the full game happens without any interruptions.
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 23
Sydney Thunder: 8
Hobart Hurricanes: 15
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Sydney Thunder (THU) Playing XI
David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings, Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Playing XI
Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott, Macalister Wright, Matthew Wade, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith
THU vs HUR Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings (vc)
Batsmen: David Warner, Sam Konstas, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott (c)
All-rounders: Daniel Sams, Mitchell Owen, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan
Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Rishad Hossain
Captain Choices for the Dream11
- Ben McDermott makes an excellent captain pick for your Dream11 team today
- Sam Billings can deliver big points as captain or vice-captain choices
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Preview: Players to Avoid
- Billy Stanlake won’t play in today’s Playing XI lineup
- Charlie Wakim will not feature in this Playing XI either
This THU vs HUR Prediction report suggests exciting content for the BBL 2026 season. Today’s toss win will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests HUR have 53% chances to win and 47% for THU.
