Sydney Thunder (THU) will host Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in Match 21 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 at the Sydney Showground Stadium on Saturday, January 3.
Read The Betting Professionals’ expert analysis for the 21st Match of BBL 2025-26 between Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, including top cricket betting sites and predictions.
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes (THU vs HUR) Match Details, 21st Match - BBL 2025-26
Series | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
Series Match No | 21st Match |
Format | T20 |
Match Date | 3rd January 2026 |
Match Time | `04:15 PM (Local)/01:45 AM IST |
Venue | Sydney Showground Stadium |
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes (THU vs HUR) Match Preview, 21st Match - BBL 2025-26
Sydney Thunder (THU) Preview
Sydney Thunder head into this clash under pressure, sitting at the bottom of the BBL 2025–26 points table with just one win from five matches. While results have been hard to come by, Matthew Gilkes has been their leading run-scorer with 165 runs, and Shadab Khan has led the bowling attack with seven wickets.
Thunder are coming off a crushing 71-run defeat to Perth Scorchers. After conceding 202 for 8, driven by a blistering 99 off 41 balls from Ashton Turner, their chase showed early promise. David Warner and Gilkes added 60 for the opening stand, but the innings collapsed soon after. Regular wickets halted momentum, and Thunder were eventually bowled out for 131, with Aaron Hardie and Cooper Connolly picking up two wickets each.
With confidence dented and points at a premium, Sydney Thunder will be desperate for a sharper, more complete performance in this fixture.
Sydney Thunder Predicted XI
David Warner (captain), Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Preview
Hobart Hurricanes come into this fixture placed second on the BBL 2025–26 points table, with four wins from six matches. They have shown strong consistency throughout the season, driven by reliable performances with both bat and ball.
Nikhil Chaudhary has been their leading run-scorer with 211 runs, while Nathan Ellis has led the bowling charts with nine wickets.
The Hurricanes are coming off a 40-run defeat to Perth Scorchers. Chasing a daunting 229 for 3, set up by Mitchell Marsh’s 102 and Aaron Hardie’s unbeaten 94, Hurricanes never fully gained momentum. An early wicket hurt their chase, starts from Macalister Wright and Ben McDermott went unconverted, and despite a fighting effort from Nikhil Chaudhary, the lower order faltered. They eventually finished on 189 for 9.
Despite the loss, Hobart Hurricanes remain well placed and will look to respond with a more clinical performance.
Hobart Hurricanes Predicted XI
Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott, Macalister Wright, Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper), Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (captain), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes (THU vs HUR) Head to Head
Across 23 Big Bash League meetings between Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes, Hobart Hurricanes have held the upper hand, winning 15 matches compared to Sydney Thunder’s eight victories, with no tied games or no results.
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes (THU vs HUR) Pitch Report, 21st Match - BBL 2025-26
The Sydney Showground Stadium generally favors batters early, with first-innings scores often on the higher side. As the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down, making run-chases increasingly difficult. This was evident in the previous game, where Perth Scorchers posted over 200 batting first, while Sydney Thunder struggled in response. Given the pitch’s changing nature, opting to bat first after winning the toss could be a clear advantage here.
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes (THU vs HUR) Betting Odds
For Match 21 of the Big Bash League 2025–26, Sydney Thunder are slight favourites with odds of 2.20 on 1xBet, while Hobart Hurricanes are priced at 1.70, setting up an intriguing betting matchup.
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Win Probability
Google’s prediction model favors Sydney Thunder with a 57% chance of winning, while Hobart Hurricanes are given a 43% probability of pulling off an upset.
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