The 11th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) has just completed its course. Despite being a pandemic hit, the tournament left no stone unturned to fulfill its fixtures. Just like the WBBL, it was eventually the Perth Scorchers who won the trophy for the record fourth time defeating the Sydney Sixers.

Overall, despite the unavailability of big giants, BBL 11 witnessed some mind-boggling gigs from its local players. Even the likes of Glenn Maxwell and Ben McDermott were found producing back to back tons for their teams.

Hence in this list, let’s check out the best XI of the BBL 2021-22.

1. Ben McDermott (wk)

Well, BBL 11 for Ben McDermott was nothing short of bliss. The Hobart Hurricanes opener was found to have a ball of a time throughout the entire season. By eventually topping all the run charts, McDermott was also rewarded the Player of the Tournament medal.

In terms of his performances, the 27-year old played 13 games scoring 577 runs at an average of 48.08. His impressive strike rate of 153.87 also empowered him to smash most sixes in the tournament (29). Even his two three-digit scores helped McDermott to attain his best ever BBL season to date.

Overall, the truckload of runs has also effectively paved the gloveman’s way into Australia’s T20I squad. Very soon in the absence of David Warner, McDermott will pair with Aaron Finch in the home T20Is against Sri Lanka.

2. Matt Short

For Matt Short, BBL 11 was all about saving his team Adelaide Strikers. Because the men in blue had endured a bittersweet tournament, Short had emerged its highest run-scorer. As an explosive batter, the youngster possessed a very healthy strike rate of 155.52.

With regards to his overall stats, the 26-year old played 16 games scoring 493 runs at an average of 32.87. His aggressive gameplay also licensed him to smash the second most sixes in the league (26). Performance-wise, his 48-ball 89 against the Hobart hurricanes was the biggest hallmark of his batting.

Overall, piling more than 400 runs has allowed the batter to attain its first breakthrough season. Additionally by rolling his arm, Short also scalped eight wickets at an economy of 7.5.

3. Jason Sangha

For Jason Sangha, BBL 11 was just his second attempt in the T20 league. Way back in the 2018-19 edition, the youngster had first appeared for Sydney Thunder. While launching himself initially, Jason had endured a malfunction scoring just over 100 plus runs in 10 innings.

But recently, the 22-year old had an unflinching time for his side. From his 12 games, Jason scored a total of 445 runs at an average of 49.44. His adequate strike rate of 132.05 also allowed him to hit 36 fours in total. Perhaps when skipper Chris Green was unavailable, Sangha had also impressively helmed the team.

All in all, as a vital cog Jason delegated Sydney Thunder to finish third at the points table. Even sometimes by rolling his arms, his leg-spin made him bag four wickets.

4. D’Arcy Short

For a change, BBL 11 made D’Arcy Short a middle-order batter. In his new role, the southpaw still was able to have a cracking season. Also, after a hiatus of two editions, Short was again back amassing more than 400-plus runs in the competition.

Comprehensively from his 15 appearances, the 31-year old scored a total of 444 runs at an average of 37. After the heroics of Ben McDermott, it was Short’s steadfastness in the middle-order that enabled Hurricanes to have a decent BBL. Barring his batting, Short also scalped 5 wickets and took 10 catches in the field.

Overall, after his sixth BBL season, the batter has also become the sixth-highest scorer of the competition. Unfortunately, in terms of hitting sixes, the left-hander just had a tally of 11 maximums.

5. Moises Henriques (c)

As a skipper of Sydney Sixers, Moises Henriques had a very dynamic BBL 11. Despite being a pandemic hit, the all-rounder moved heaven and earth to dwell his team into the finals. Unlike his previous BBL stints, Henriques also crossed the 400-run mark for the first time in the league.

In terms of his overall performances, the 34-year old played 16 games scoring 440 runs at an average of 36.67. His sensible strike rate of around 133 smoothly allowed him to fetch 36 fours in total. The veteran’s knock of unbeaten 76 also empowered Sixers to assemble their highest ever BBL total.

Overall, as an old maestro, Henriques has now become the seventh-highest run-scorer of the BBL. The cricketer is admirably one of the few individuals as well to feature in 100 plus games in the league.

6. Glenn Maxwell

By continuing his enriching T20 form, Glenn Maxwell had an ecstatic BBL 11. His unbeaten 154 from 64 balls also became the highest ever individual score in the league. In total by producing more than 400 runs, Maxwell surfaced as the fourth-highest run-scorer.

Comprehensively from his 13 appearances, the 33-year old stacked a total of 468 runs at an average of 42.55. His electrifying strike rate of almost 160 was also the fourth-best (minimum 10 innings). Even his other knock of 103 against the Sixers had come at a rapid strike rate of 180.70.

Perhaps such a breakthrough season has also enabled Maxwell to top as BBL’s third-highest all-time scorer. The swashbuckling batter also now stands second for hitting most sixes (109) in the competition.

7. Mitchell Marsh

In recent times, Mitchell Marsh has been jubilantly enjoying the shortest format. In three months, the all-rounder has won both the 2021 World T20 and BBL 11. Despite playing less than 10 games for Perth Scorchers, Marsh had amassed more than 300 runs.

In terms of his total performances, the 30-year old scored 347 runs from 8 games at an average of 57.83. With his exemplary strike rate of 142.80, Marsh thumped a total of 15 sixes and 26 fours. Even his match-winning hundred against the Hurricanes had come at a swift strike rate of 166.67.

All in all, the eleventh season of the BBL has also Marsh the highest run-scorer of Perth Scorchers. Apparently, his consistency in the league has also allowed him to possess one of the best batting averages in the T20 event.

8. Rashid Khan

Without a surprise, yet again Rashid Khan had a scintillating season with Adelaide Strikers. By bagging most wickets in his single season, Rashid has also jumped as BBL’s seventh-highest wicket-taker. By bowling more than 100-plus dot balls, the leg-spinner’s economy was just 6.34.

Comprehensively, his 11 appearances helped the 23-year old scalp a total of 20 wickets. Even amongst all the BBL bowlers, Rashid’s economy was the best in business. In fact, with regards to fetching a fifer, Rashid was also one of the four individuals to attain in BBL 11.

Overall, sadly with the bat, the Afghan legend exhibited a very inferior show. From his 9 innings, Rashid could only contribute 51 runs. Eventually, the men in blue also missed Rashid the most during their knock game against Sydney Sixers.

9. Hayden Kerr

This youngster from New South Wales had all together brought a new vitality to the Sydney Sixers team. Because of being a pandemic hit, Kerr had to wholeheartedly perform with both his skills. It was indeed his unbeaten 98 that soared the Sixers to play the final against Perth Scorchers.

Even with his primary skill, the left-arm pacer scalped the second most wickets in BBL 11. From his 17 appearances, the 25-year old fetched 25 dismissals in total. Barring all of this, the pacer also exhibited the best strike rate of 12 (minimum 10 games).

All in all, for men in pink, Kerr’s dual package was a massive revelation in BBL 11. Hopefully, in the upcoming seasons, Kerr continues excelling in both his commendable bowling and batting skills.

10. Andrew Tye

Just like other BBL seasons, even this time Andrew Tye was richly amongst the wickets. For Perth Scorchers, his reliable bowling allowed them to dominate the entire 11th season. The veteran of this league eventually lifted the glory by bagging third-most wickets in the competition.

In terms of his stats, Tye played a total of 16 games scalping 25 wickets at an economy of 8.08. His strike rate of 12.60 was also the second-best amongst bowlers who played a minimum of 10 games. Surprisingly, the 35-year old also exhibited his batting skills by registering the best score of 44.

Overall, Tye’s another stellar BBL season has apparently now made him the second-highest all-time wicket-taker of the BBL.

11. Peter Siddle

Though Adelaide Strikers had a bittersweet time, the skipper individually produced his best ever BBL season. By bowling his heart out, Siddle not only topped all the wickets tally but also bagged a fifer. The pacer also won his first golden cap in the T20 league.

In terms of his overall stats, the 37-year old played 17 games pouching 30 wickets in total. His tally of 133 dot balls kept his economy rate at 8.33. With regards to his strike rate, the old stallion was one behind the likes of AJ Tye and Hayden Kerr.

All in all, Siddle’s breakthrough season has also dwelled him into the top 10 all-time bowlers of the BBL. Sadly, the upcoming BBL 12 will be the last season of the pacer in the competition.

Preview:

Sydney Thunder will square off with Adelaide Strikers in the Knockout game of the BBL 2021/22 on Sunday. Sydney Thunder finished third in the standings with 35 points to their name. Ashes hero Usman Khawaja’s inclusion in the squad has acted as a confidence-booster in the Thunder unit. They sealed a one-run win over Renegades in their final league fixture.

Adelaide Strikers, on the other hand, did everything right in the Eliminator game against Hobart Hurricanes and wrapped up 22-run win to secure their spot in the Knockout. In his first game of the tournament, Alex Carey scored a splendid 67 to give his side a solid opening start. Both sides have star players in their line-up and we can expect a nail-biting contest between them. Whoever wins this match will play Sydney Sixers on Wednesday.

Match Details:

Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers, Knockout

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Stadium, Melbourne

Date & Time: January 23^rd, 1:45 PM IST and 7:15 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The batters will get full freedom to score runs on this dead batting wicket, while there will be some help for the spinners as well. The boundaries are way too good big on either side and running between the wickets matters a lot.

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Probable Playing XIs THU vs STR:

Sydney Thunder

Alex Hales, Usman Khawaja (c), Jason Sangha, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Matthew Gilkes, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha

Adelaide Strikers

Alex Carey (wk), Matthew Short, Travis Head, Ian Cockbain, Matt Renshaw, Jonathan Wells, Thomas Kelly, Henry Thornton, Peter Siddle (c), Harry Conway, Fawad Ahmed

Top Picks for THU vs STR Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Batters

Usman Khawaja announced his arrival in grand fashion with a stunning 77 runs in 51 balls in the last game against Melbourne Renegades. He is in tremendous form and is a must-pick for your fantasy teams.

Jonathan Wells has had a great tournament with the bat. He is the second-highest run-scorer for Strikers in this competition with 421 runs in 15 matches.

Top Picks ­– All-Rounders

Daniel Sams has been impressive right throughout this tournament. He has picked up 19 wickets in 14 matches at an economy of 8.23 and has also scored 190 runs in 11 innings with the best score of 98*.

Matthew Short is a real match-winner for Strikers. In 14 matches in this tournament, he has hammered 448 runs at an average of 34.46 and has also picked up 7 wickets with the ball.

Top Picks ­– Bowlers

Tanveer Sangha is a good budget buy for your fantasy teams considering his performances in this tournament. In 11 matches, he has scalped 14 wickets at an economy of 7.2.

Peter Siddle is now the leading wicket-taker in this tournament with 27 scalps in 15 matches, with the best figures of 5 for 23.

Top Picks ­– Wicketkeepers

Adelaide Strikers looks completely different on paper with the inclusion of Alex Carey. He did exceedingly well against Hobart Hurricanes and struck 67 runs from 45 balls.

THU vs STR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for THU vs STR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Alex Carey (vc), Usman Khawaja (c), Jonathan Wells, Ian Cockbain, Jason Sangha, Travis Head, Matthew Short, Daniel Sams, Peter Siddle, Gurinder Sandhu, Nathan McAndrew

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for THU vs STR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Alex Carey, Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales (vc), Jonathan Wells, Jason Sangha, Matthew Short (c), Daniel Sams, Peter Siddle, Gurinder Sandhu, Fawad Ahmed, Tanveer Sangha

THU vs STR Risky Captaincy Choice:

Jason Sangha has scored 384 runs in 11 matches in this tournament at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 130.61, while he also has scalped 3 wickets. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Player you should avoid:

Chris Green has scalped 6 wickets and scored 82 runs in this tournament. Considering his average performances, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Melbourne Renegades leg-spinner Cameron Boyce has picked a double hat-trick and a five-wicket haul against Sydney Thunder at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Renegades skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and asked Thunder to bat first. Boyce came to bowl in the seventh over of the innings when the scorecard read 75/0. He gave away five runs before he took his first wicket on the last ball of the over in the form of Alex Hales, who was caught by debutant Unmukt Chand.

He then came to bowl the ninth over when the scorecard read 85/1 with Usman Khawaja and Jason Sangha batting at the crease. He managed to drag Sangha out of his crease on the first ball as wicketkeeper Sam Harper completed the stumping. On the hat-trick ball, he trapped Alex Ross LBW and then dismissed Daniel Sams to complete the double hat-trick.

He came back in the 11th over to bowl his third over and took the wicket of Matthew Gilkes, who was caught by Josh Lalor. With this wicket, he completed his five-wicket haul. Thunder went from 80/0 to 93/5 and the 2018-19 champions made a comeback in the game.

Cameron Boyce wreaks havoc against Sydney Thunder

Double hat-trick and five wickets.

Historic. Iconic. Boycey. #GETONRED pic.twitter.com/42C98JbNrv

— Melbourne Renegades (@RenegadesBBL) January 19, 2022

Skipper Usman Khawaja plays a lone hand in the Thunders innings

 Usman Khawaja continued his Ashes form as he went on to score 77 runs. The 2015-16 winners ended up with 170/8 after the end of the innings. At one stage, they were 75/0 in seven overs with Hales batting on 44. The team looked like scoring more than 200 runs but the Cameron Boyce spell made it difficult for the team to even touch the 170-run mark.

Six batters couldn’t get past the double-digit mark. Ben Cutting struggled with the bat as he amassed 20 runs off 22 balls at a meager strike rate of 90.90, which is deemed low according to his reputation. For Renegades, Josh Lalor and Zak Evans took one wicket each and the team utilized eight bowling options. Lalor, Evans, and Will Sutherland bowled at an economy rate of over 10 per over each.

Preview

Sydney Thunder will face the Melbourne Renegades side in the 55th Match of the Australian T20 Bash. The Thunder outfit is placed at the third spot in the table, having mustered 8 wins in 13 matches.

On the other hand, the Renegades are helplessly placed at the last spot, having won just 3 out of their 12 rubbers. Both these outfits lost their respective previous matches.

Match Details

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Date & Time: 19th January 2022 at 10:40 AM IST and 04:10 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch will have something in it for both batters and bowlers. The batters can score runs if they get their eye in while the bowlers will be rewarded if they bend their backs.

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Probable Playing XIs for STH vs MRE

Sydney Thunder

Matthew Gilkes (wk), Usman Khawaja Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, Mohammad Hasnain

Melbourne Renegades

Aaron Finch (c), James Seymour, Shaun Marsh, Unmukt Chand, Jonathan Merlo, Sam Harper(w), Will Sutherland, Cameron Boyce, Zak Evans, Josh Lalor, Zahir Khan

Top Picks for STH vs MRE 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Jason Sangha has plundered 382 runs in the tournament and has scored his runs at an average in excess of 50. Sangha is a batter who can run tear apart the bowlers.

Aaron Finch is a dangerous batter who can demolish bowling attacks. He has scored 229 runs at an average of close to 30. Finch will look to impose himself on the proceedings early on.

Daniel Sams has scalped 18 wickets in the competition and has taken his wickets at a strike rate of 15.60. Sams is a bowler who can contain the flow of runs and also has the knack of picking up wickets as well.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BRH vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Matthew Gilkes, Sam Harper, Daniel Sams, Jonathan Merlo, Jason Sangha (C), Aaron Finch (VC), Shaun Marsh, Alex Hales, Tanveer Sangha, Cameron Boyce, Gurinder Sandhu

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BRH vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Matthew Gilkes, Daniel Sams (C), Will Sutherland (VC), Jonathan Merlo, Jason Sangha, Aaron Finch, Alex Ross, Josh Lalor, Cameron Boyce, Nathan McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Jason Sangha and Daniel Sams

Vice-Captain Options: Aaron Finch and Will Sutherland

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Preview:

Sydney Thunder will go head-to-head against Melbourne Renegades in the 55th match of the Big Bash League on Wednesday. Sydney Thunder won the battle when these teams met each other last time by a huge margin of 129 runs. Currently, they have 31 points in their bag.

Talking about Melbourne Renegades, the road to playoffs is closed for them, as they sit at the bottom of the standings with 15 points. There is no chance for them even if they win this match against Sydney Thunder. The scenario would have been different if they had won the battle against Melbourne Stars on Thursday.

Match Details:

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, Match 55

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground

Date & Time: 19th January, at 10:40 AM IST and 4:10 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

It’s a tailor-made surface for the batters to score runs pretty easily. The bowlers need to be extremely precise in their line and lengths if the batters are in full flow. Batting first is always a good option here.

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Probable Playing XIs for THU vs REN:

Sydney Thunder:

Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha (c), Alex Ross, Oliver Davies, Chris Green (c), Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Gurinder Sandhu, Mohammad Hasnain

Melbourne Renegades:

Sam Harper (wk), Aaron Finch (c), Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson, Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser McGurk, Jack Prestwidge, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Josh Lalor, Zahir Khan

Top picks for THU vs REN Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Batters

Alex Hales is a quality player and knows how to score runs against quality sides. He has piled up 330 runs in his 11 outings in this tournament at an average of 33 and has a fabulous strike rate of nearly 150.

Aaron Finch has seen plenty of ups and downs in this ongoing tournament. The Australian white-ball skipper has notched up 229 runs in 8 innings in this league at an average of 28.62.

Jason Sangha has been the best in business with the bat in this tournament for Sydney Thunder. He has mustered 382 runs at an average of 54.57 and has picked up 3 wickets as well.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Daniel Sams is a must-have player in your fantasy teams. He has been impressive with his all-round performances in this BBL 2021/22 so far. In 13 games, he has picked up 18 wickets and has also scored 190 runs with the bat.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Kane Richardson is using all his experience and getting the right rewards as well. He has picked up 19 wickets in 11 matches in this tournament with the best figures of 4 for 32.

Top Picks – Wicket-keeper

Matthew Gilkes has accumulated 287 runs in 12 matches in this tournament at an average of 23.91, with the highest score of 93.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for THU vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Sam Harper, Matthew Gilkes, Shaun Marsh (VC), Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Nic Maddinson, Daniel Sams (C), Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, Zahir Khan

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for THU vs REN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Matthew Gilkes, Aaron Finch, Jason Sangha (C), Mackenzie Harvey, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson, Daniel Sams, Kane Richardson (VC), Cameron Boyce, Chris Green, Gurinder Sandhu

THU vs REN Risky Captaincy Choices:

Sam Harper has piled up 194 runs from 13 matches at an average of around 20. He will be a risky captaincy option for your Dream11 fantasy teams.

Mackenzie Harvey has struck 231 runs in this tournament, which is the most for Renegades. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Oliver Davies has scored 68 runs in 7 matches. Considering his current run of form, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Preview

Sydney Sixers will go one-on-one against Sydney Thunder in the 50th match of the Big Bash League on Saturday. Sydney Sixers won the battle when these teams met each other last time by 30 runs. Both sides have been consistent right from the start and haven’t lost many matches. With 7 wins from 11 games, Sydney Sixers stitched on the second spot in the league table.

Coming to Sydney Thunder, they would be high on confidence after winning 4 out of the last five matches they played in this league. Their last defeat came against Hobart Hurricanes, as they failed to chase the total of 177 runs posted by the opposition. With 31 points in their bank, Sydney Thunder placed themselves at the second spot in the team standings.

Match Details

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, Match 50

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground

Date & Time: 15th January, at 1:10 PM IST and 6:30 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

It’s a balanced wicket where we can expect an equal contest between bat and ball. The team batting first has an excellent track record of winning matches here and hence batting first is a good option.

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Probable Playing XIs for SIX vs THU

Sydney Sixers

Josh Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Dan Christian, Jordan Silk, Shadab Khan, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Jackson Bird

Sydney Thunder

Baxter Holt (wk), Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha (c), Alex Ross, Oliver Davies, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Gurinder Sandhu, Mohammad Hasnain

Top picks for SIX vs THU Dream11 Match

Top Picks – Batters

Alex Hales is a quality player and knows how to score runs against quality sides. He has piled up 307 runs in his 10 outings in this tournament at an average of 34.11 and has a fabulous strike rate of well around 150.

Moises Henriques has done well so far in this competition for Sydney Sixers. In 10 matches, he notched up 311 runs at an average of 44.42 and a strike rate of 142.66.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Dan Christian will be a good buy for your fantasy teams. He has featured in 11 matches where he scored 195 runs at an average of 27.85 and had scalped 7 wickets with the ball as well.

The skipper of the side, Jason Sangha has been the best in business with the bat in this tournament for Sydney Thunder. He has mustered 360 runs at an average of 60 and has picked up 3 wickets as well.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Hayden Kerr is the pick of the bowler for Sixers in this tournament. In 11 matches, he has taken 17 wickets at an economy of 6.92 with the best figures reading 4 for 32.

Daniel Sams missed out on his century against Melbourne Renegades where he remained unbeaten on 98 runs. He has been impressive with his all-round performances in this BBL so far. In 12 games, he has picked up 16 wickets and has also scored 180 runs with the bat.

Top Picks – Wicket-keeper

Josh Philippe has been exceptionally well with the bat in this tournament. After getting featured in 11 matches, the 24-year-old has scored 327 runs at an average of 36.33, with the highest score of unbeaten 99.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SIX vs THU Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Josh Philippe (VC), Matthew Gilkes, Moises Henriques, Jason Sangha, Jack Edwards, Dan Christian, Sean Abbott, Daniel Sams (C), Gurinder Sandhu, Nathan McAndrew, Hayden Kerr

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SIX vs THU Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Baxter Holt, Moises Henriques, Alex Hales (VC), Daniel Hughes, Jason Sangha, Dan Christian, Sean Abbott (C), Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr

SIX vs THU Risky Captaincy Choices:

Matthew Gilkes has accumulated 287 runs in 12 matches in this tournament that he played at an average of 23.91, with the highest score of 93. He will be a risky captaincy option for your Dream11 fantasy teams.

Josh Philippe had a good first half of the tournament, but he is struggling to score big runs in the second half. Considering his current form, he is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Player you should avoid:

Ben Cutting usually comes to bat down the order and has taken only one wicket after featuring in 10 matches in this competition. Hence, it is advisable to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Preview

Sydney Thunder will take on the Hobart Hurricanes in the 47th Match of the Australian T20 Bash. Both these sides are occupying the top half of the points table.

While the Thunder outfit is stationed at the 2nd place, having emerged victorious in 8 out of their 11 games, the Hurricanes are placed at the 4th spot, having won 5 out of their 11 rubbers. When these two sides met each other last time, Sydney Thunder thrashed Hobart Hurricanes by 9 wickets.

Match Details

Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, Match 47

Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Date & Time: January 13th, at 10:15 AM IST and 03:45 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch is a good one for batting, and the batters will get value for their shots. Winning the toss and batting first would be a good option on this pitch.

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Probable Playing XIs for STH vs HHU

Sydney Thunder

Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Baxter Holt (WK), Gurinder Sandhu, Mohammad Hasnain, Tanveer Sangha

Hobart Hurricanes

Matthew Wade (C & WK), Ben McDermott, Caleb Jewell, Peter Handscomb, D’Arcy Short, Tim David, Jordan Thompson, Mitchell Owen, Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane

Top Picks for STH vs HHU 11 Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Jason Sangha has been in blazing form in the tournament and has scored 329 runs in 8 innings at an average of 65.80.

Daniel Sams has prized out 15 willow wielders in the competition and has taken his wickets at a strike rate of 15.60. He will hold the key for his side with the ball in hand.

Ben McDermott is the leading run-getter in the tournament and has walloped 495 runs at an excellent strike rate of 156.15. McDermott will look to assert his dominance with the willow early on.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for STH vs THU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott (VC), Baxter Holt, Daniel Sams, D’Arcy Short, Jason Sangha (C), Alex Hales, Peter Handscomb, Riley Meredith, Tanveer Sangha, Sandeep Lamichhane

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for STH vs THU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (VC), Daniel Sams (C), Tim David, Jordan Thompson, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Peter Handscomb, Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Tanveer Sangha

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Jason Sangha and Daniel Sams

Vice-Captain Options: Ben McDermott and Matthew Wade

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Preview:

Sydney Thunder will face Hobart Hurricanes in the 47^th match of the tournament. Sydney Thunder are in brutal form at the moment as they have won 6 matches in a row. They moved to the second spot in the standings with 30 points. They had won the previous battle against Hurricanes by 9 wickets, which will give them a boost before heading into this match.

Hobart Hurricanes, on the other hand, have had a poor second half of the tournament after a decent first half. They had lost three of their last 4 matches played. They are at the 4th spot in the standings with 21 points. Their performances should get improve in the coming matches if they want to finish in the top 4 spots.

Match Details:

Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, Match 47

Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Date & Time: January 13th, 10:15 AM IST and 3:45 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The batters will get complete freedom to go after the bowlers as the ball comes easily onto the bat. The surface will aid the quick bowlers in the latter half of the match. Looks like anything over 180 is a good score here.

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Probable Playing XIs for THU vs HUR:

Sydney Thunder

Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Baxter Holt (wk), Gurinder Sandhu, Mohammad Hasnain, Tanveer Sangha

Hobart Hurricanes

Matthew Wade (c & wk), Ben McDermott (wk), Caleb Jewell, Peter Handscomb, D’Arcy Short, Tim David, Jordan Thompson, Mitchell Owen, Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane

Top Picks for THU vs HUR Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Batters

From not getting the chance initially to captaining the Thunder, Jason Sangha has come a long way in this tournament. He has made a huge impact with his dominating performances. In 8 matches, he has scored 329 runs at an average of 65.8 and has also picked up 3 wickets as well.

Peter Handscomb has notched up 162 runs in 8 innings so far in this tournament at an average of 23.14 with the best score of 47.

Top Picks ­– All-Rounders

Daniel Sams missed out on his century against Melbourne Renegades where he remained unbeaten on 98 runs. He has been impressive with his all-round performances in this BBL so far. In 11 matches, he has picked up 15 wickets and has also scored 162 runs with the bat.

D’Arcy Short is always a good buy for your fantasy teams. In 11 matches, he has scored 306 runs at an average of 34 with the highest score of 73* and has even picked up 4 wickets.

Top Picks ­– Bowlers

Gurinder Sandhu is chipping in with wickets regularly for Sydney Thunder. In 7 matches in this competition, he has scalped 10 wickets with the best figures of 4 for 22.

Thomas Rogers is the leading wicket-taker for Hurricanes in this tournament. In 10 matches, he has picked up 15 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 24.

Top Picks ­– Wicketkeepers

Ben McDermott is carrying his good run of form and still maintains his top spot in the most runs-scorers list. In 9 matches, he has scored 495 runs at an average of 61.87.

THU vs HUR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for THU vs HUR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Ben McDermott (c), Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Peter Handscomb, Jason Sangha, D’Arcy Short, Daniel Sams (vc), Gurinder Sandhu, Sandeep Lamichhane, Thomas Rogers, Muhammad Hasnain

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for THU vs HUR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Matthew Wade (vc), Ben McDermott, Alex Hales, Ben Cutting, Peter Handscomb, Jason Sangha (c), D’Arcy Short, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Sandeep Lamichhane, Muhammad Hasnain

THU vs HUR Risky Captaincy Choice:

Alex Hales has scored 269 runs in 9 matches in this tournament with a match-winning knock of 80* runs against Hurricanes. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Jordan Thompson has picked up 4 wickets and scored 27 runs so far in this tournament. Considering his average performances, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Preview:

Hobart Hurricanes will go one-on-one against Sydney Thunder in the 44th match of the BBL on Monday. Hobart Hurricanes won their previous battle against Brisbane Heat, as they chased down the total of 144 runs posted by the opposition. They are currently placed in the 4th position in the league table with 20 points in their bag.

Coming to Sydney Thunder, they are high on confidence after winning five matches on the trot. Their last victory against Melbourne Renegades helped them to climb the ladder, as they are sitting in the second position in the points table. They are all set to conquer Hobart Hurricanes in the upcoming fixture on Monday.

Match Details:

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, Match 44

Venue: Aurora Stadium, Launceston

Date & Time: 10th January, at 1:45 PM IST and 7:15 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The bounce will be even on this surface and the ball comes easily onto the bat. The bowlers should not pitch it up here. Death-overs will be crucial on this track. Anything more than 160 is hard to chase here.

Also Read: Here is how the WTC 2021-23 points table looks like after 4th Ashes Test match

Probable Playing XIs for HUR vs THU:

Hobart Hurricanes:

Ben McDermott (wk), D’Arcy Short, Caleb Jewell, Tom Lammonby, Peter Handscomb (c), Tim David, Wil Sanders, Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane, Mitchell Owen

Sydney Thunder:

Baxter Holt (wk), Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha (c), Alex Ross, Oliver Davies, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Gurinder Sandhu, Mohammad Hasnain

Top picks for HUR vs THU Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Hobart Hurricanes

Ben McDermott is the most valuable player for the Hurricanes in the ongoing tournament. He is the leading run-getter for his team, having smacked 457 runs in 8 matches at an average of 65.28, including two hundred to his name.

Thomas Rogers is giving his best for his side in this tournament by providing the breakthroughs at regular intervals. He has bagged 15 wickets in nine matches, with the best figures reading 3 for 24.

Top Picks – Sydney Thunder

Alex Hales is a quality player and knows how to score runs against quality sides. He has piled up 189 runs in his 8 outings in this tournament at an average of 23.62 and has a healthy strike rate of around 140.

The skipper of the Thunder side, Jason Sangha has been the best in business with the bat in this tournament. He has mustered 294 runs at an average of 58.80 and had picked up 3 wickets as well.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HUR vs THU Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Matthew Gilkes, Peter Handscomb, Ben McDermott (C), Alex Hales, Jason Sangha (VC), D’Arcy Short, Daniel Sams, Mitchell Owen, Gurinder Sandhu, Thomas Rogers, Tanveer Sangha

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HUR vs THU Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Jason Sangha, D’Arcy Short (VC), Daniel Sams (C), Tim David, Gurinder Sandhu, Nathan McAndrew, Thomas Rogers

HUR vs THU Risky Captaincy Choices:

Matthew Gilkes has accumulated 267 runs in 10 matches in this tournament at an average of 26.70, with the highest score of 93. He will be a risky captaincy option for your Dream11 fantasy teams.

Thomas Rogers is the leading wicket-taker for Hobart Hurricanes this season. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Ben Cutting usually comes to bat down the order and has taken only one wicket after featuring in 10 matches in this competition. Hence, it is advisable to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Preview

Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder are set to lock horns on Monday, January 10 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Chris Green-led Thunder are placed second in the table with 26 points from 10 matches. With a net run rate of 1.265, they are currently on a five-match winning streak.

The Hurricanes, led by Peter Handscomb, on the other hand, are hanging in the middle of the points table with 20 points from 10 matches. After losing two back-to-back matches, the Hurricanes got some momentum back with their eight-wicket win over Brisbane Heat. Beating the Thunder won’t be a walk in the park.

Match Details

Match – Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder – Match 44

Venue – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.

Time – 08:40 AM IST, 03:10 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the MCG has been a fairly decent one for batting. Bowlers need to be on their top of their game to keep the batters in check. Batting second should be the way forward since the chasing teams have won two out of three times thus far in the tournament.

Probable XIs

Hobart Hurricanes

Predicted XI: Ben McDermott (wk), Caleb Jewell, Peter Handscomb (c), D’Arcy Short, Tim David, Tom Lammonby, Mitchell Owen, Thomas Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane, Macalister Wright

Sydney Thunder

Predicted XI: Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes, Jason Sangha (c), Ben Cutting, Baxter Holt (wk), Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Oliver Davies, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Mohammad Hasnain

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 15, Hobart Hurricanes – 9, Sydney Thunder – 6, N/R- 0

Probable top performers

Jason Sangha- Sydney Thunder

Jason Sangha has been exceptional for the Thunder in the ongoing edition of the tournament. The right-hander has scored 294 runs from seven games at an average of 58.80 and a strike rate of 135.48. He has also picked up three wickets in four overs at an economy of six. If he gets going, the Hurricanes could find themselves in trouble.

Mohammad Hasnain- Sydney Thunder

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain has only played two games for the Thunder in the current season of the BBL. But in the short period, he has already made quite a bit of impact. The speedster has picked up six wickets from two games with two three-wicket hauls to show for his efforts. The Hurricanes’ batters need to play him with caution.

Today’s match prediction: Sydney Thunder to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.