Big Bash League 2024-25 will come to a thrilling close on Sunday when Sydney Thunder take on Hobart Hurricanes in a compelling final. Led by Nathan Ellis, Hobart won both league stage points table and Qualifier to reach this year’s finale; beating Sydney Sixers by 12 runs during their one matchup this season in Hobart Hurricanes’ only meeting this year and chase down their target of 173/7 for victory by just 12 runs in Hobart Hurricanes’ only meeting between them this season. Fans can also check the sydney thunder vs hobart hurricanes match scorecard for complete details of the final clash.
| Date | Venue | Sydney Thunder Score | Hobart Hurricanes Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2025 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 182/7 (20 overs) | 185/3 (14.1 overs) | Hurricanes won by 7 wickets (ESPN, Cricbuzz) |
| 10 Jan 2025 | Hobart (Ninja Stadium) | 164/6 (20 overs) | 165/4 (16.5 overs) | Hurricanes won by 6 wickets (ESPN, ESPN.com) |
| 8 Jan 2025 | Sydney Showground Stadium | – (Match abandoned due to rain) | – | Abandoned due to rain (telugu.mykhel.com, OnCricket) |
| 1 Jan 2024 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 150/8 (20 overs) | 151/3 (18.1 overs) | Hurricanes won by 7 wickets (11 balls remaining) (Cricketwa, Reddit) |
| 31 Dec 2022 | Albury or Neutral Venue | 228/6 (20 overs) | 166/10 (17 overs) | Thunder won by 62 runs (telugu.mykhel.com, Cricket Addictor, Cricketwa) |
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Live Streaming
The Big Bash League final will pit the top two teams from each round against one another at Ninja Stadium at Bellerive Oval on Monday, January 27. Kickoff for this livestream will begin at 1:45 pm IST; fans in India can access Disney+ Hotstar App.
Hobart Hurricanes will make history this week when they reach a final of this tournament for the very first time, hoping to become its inaugural champions. Their dominant performance during competition culminated with being named top team in points table; Sydney Thunder also showed incredible determination during playoff matches to advance.
Both teams are in great form and should provide an exciting contest. The Thunder boasts experienced players while the Hurricanes possess an energetic young squad with plenty of talent.
Tim David and Mitchell Owen lead an excellent batting lineup for them while death-over bowling may prove challenging as both will need to improve on this aspect in order to defeat each other.
Thunder have made several adjustments to their playing XI for this final match, including welcoming back Sam Konstas and Nathan McAndrew from injury as well as fast bowler Riley Meredith who missed their last league match against Melbourne Stars due to injury. Furthermore, all overseas players including Corey Anderson and Blake Nikitaras should remain.
Hobart Hurricanes will look to improve on their poor death-over bowling and exploit any weaknesses within Thunder’s lineup. Batting wise, led by Tim David and Mitchell Owen, remains strong while their death-over bowling remains problematic; additionally their attack will be without West Indies cricketer Shai Hope as well as Afghanistan spinner Waqar Salamkheil who both recently received national team calls ups.
The Big Bash League Final will be broadcast live on Seven Network and Fox Sports in Australia. Fans can also stream this event using platforms like 7Plus or Kayo Sports which provide comprehensive coverage. In India, viewers can watch it on Star Sports or Disney+ Hotstar for high-quality coverage of this tournament.
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Live Score
Rain gods intervened in Big Bash League action as Sydney Thunder’s match with Hobart Hurricanes at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) was abandoned due to inclement weather conditions. After heavy rainfall hit at SCG and ground crew tried their best, umpires called off play due to safety reasons.
Thunder won the toss and elected to bat first after winning it, scoring 151 for seven wickets in 20 overs with Alex Ross as their top-scorer with 44 off 39 balls. Unfortunately, their bowlers had an unfortunate outing as they allowed many runs through in powerplay; George Garton, Wes Agar and Tom Andrews were especially victimized by Hurricanes’ aggressive bowling attack.
Hurricanes’ pursuit of a modest total proved fruitful as Nikhil Chaudhary and Tim David collaborated well for four wickets to take them beyond 160.
Hobart Hurricanes and Thunder have met 21 times in the Big Bash League (BBL), and Hobart have won 11 out of those matches while Thunder have only ever managed one win – Hurricanes were victorious when last they met, winning by five wickets at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
Both sides are still hoping to qualify for playoffs; any win for either would mean automatic qualification into further stages.
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Match Prediction
After two weeks of exciting cricket action, the Big Bash League finally reaches its conclusion with Sydney Thunder taking on Hobart Hurricanes at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on January 27, 2025 for their 27th match – guaranteed to be an entertaining spectacle as both teams have shown remarkable form this season and victory would almost guarantee playoff placement in 2025.
Hobart Hurricanes are the clear favourites to win this match based on their superior form and home advantage. Their batting lineup has been in top form, featuring several powerplay players that can deliver when it matters most. Furthermore, Lockie Ferguson and Chris Green lead an efficient bowling attack for this team.
Sydney Thunder have found themselves struggling this season, yet are still an effective team and seem poised to reach the final. Their recent run of wins puts them in prime position; their fast and slow bowlers balance well to take advantage of any pitch conditions to their advantage, while Sam Konstas and Nathan McAndrew should help improve their bowling and make them dangerous opponents come final day.
Bellerive Oval provides an ideal playing surface, suitable for both batsmen and bowlers alike. Pacers will find it easier to bowl accurately while batsmen will find timing their shots easier on this ground; yet spinners could benefit in later innings from its spinnable nature; historically speaking, teams batting first have traditionally enjoyed an advantage here so winning the toss may prove crucial in making an impressionful performance here.
Given the favorable batting conditions available, this match should produce high scoring. Both sides possess quality batting lineups, so we anticipate around 150 runs being scored during each six-over session. Alex Hales of Sydney will likely score many runs this season while Shadab Khan and Daniel Sams from Hobart Hurricanes should play key roles.
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Match Preview
On New Year’s Eve at ENGIE Stadium, Sydney Thunder will face Hobart Hurricanes with top spot up for grabs in this contest. Both sides currently possess eight points; however, with Hobart Hurricanes holding the advantage in terms of net run rate. If they come out victorious in this clash they could overtake Sydney Sixers who also boast eight points but have had two matches more played than them.
Thunder come into this match riding high off two victories since Christmas, including an emphatic 10 wicket win against Brisbane Heat. They will be given an added boost with Sam Konstas back from Test duty, pacer Nathan McAndrew expected to join up and Daniel Sams recovering from concussion but Matthew Wade set for return.
Hobart Hurricanes come into this match riding an impressive four-match winning streak, but their performance against Adelaide Strikers in their previous match was less than stellar as they were bowled out for just 74 and were unable to defend a total of 173.
Since then they have rebounded by winning five-wicket over Melbourne Renegades thanks to Mitchell Owen’s impressive death-bowling spell.
Tim David has been in sublime form for the Hurricanes recently and should lead them to an impressive first-innings total. In their previous game he struck 62 runs off 28 balls; now it will be expected of him again. Shai Hope should accelerate innings in powerplay while Sam Billings should provide stability and scoring ability through middle order batsmen.
Waqar Salamkheil has been an exceptional performer for the Hurricanes this season, taking wickets in early overs for them. Riley Meredith could provide another pace option that will test Thunder batsmen.
At this ground, the average first-innings score is 144; teams chasing have an advantage given its mild climate and superior conditions under lights for batting. As there is a good chance the weather may reduce overs, take an unders on the first-innings run market priced at 1.91 for this one if taking unders is your game plan.