Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions Big Bash League 2023/24 – January 1st 2024 – All Matches

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the Big Bash League 2023/24 matches which will be played on January 1st 2024 in Australia.

  

Live Scores and Stats - Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, 21st Match

Here is the match preview and Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions for Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, 21st Match, Big Bash League at Hobart, 01, January 2024.

 

Match Analyst

The 21st match of the Big Bash League is set to take place on January 1, 2024, at the Hobart ground. The match will be between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Sydney Thunder. The weather forecast predicts overcast clouds, which could have an impact on the match.

In terms of the points table, both teams are currently struggling. The Hobart Hurricanes are placed 6th with 0 wins and 1 loss from their 1 match. They have 0 points with a net run rate of -0.44. On the other hand, the Sydney Thunder are placed 7th with the same record of 0 wins and 1 loss from their 1 match. They also have 0 points but with a net run rate of -1.0.

In their last match, the Hobart Hurricanes faced the Melbourne Stars. The Stars won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Hurricanes managed to score 155 runs, with Caleb Jewell leading the batting innings with 44 runs.

However, the Stars' bowlers, especially Glenn Maxwell and Haris Rauf, were effective, taking 3 wickets each. In the second innings, the Stars chased down the target, with Glenn Maxwell leading the charge with 35 runs. The Stars won the match by 7 wickets with 3 balls remaining, using the DLS method.

The Sydney Thunder, on the other hand, faced the Brisbane Heat in their last match. The Heat won the toss and elected to bat first. Nathan McSweeney played a brilliant innings, scoring 73 runs to guide the Heat to a total of 172.

However, Daniel Sams proved to be a menace with the ball, taking an impressive 5 wickets. In the second innings, Cameron Bancroft led the Thunder's chase with a determined knock of 48 runs. Alex Ross provided some fireworks at the death, scoring 18 off just 13 balls. In the end, it was the Brisbane Heat who emerged victorious, winning the match by 15 runs.

In terms of key performers, for the Hobart Hurricanes, Matthew Wade and Ben McDermott have been the highest run-scorers, with scores of 44 and 29 runs respectively. Nathan Ellis has been their standout bowler, with the highest number of wickets, 11.

For the Sydney Thunder, Alex Hales and Jason Sangha have been their highest run-scorers, with scores of 52 and 33 runs respectively. Daniel Sams has been their standout bowler, with the highest number of wickets, 14.

Considering the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, our win predictor gives the Hobart Hurricanes a 50 percent chance of winning. The average first inning total at the venue is 151.

Overall, it promises to be an exciting match between two struggling teams, as they look to secure their first win of the tournament and climb up the points table.

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Sydney Thunder

Who will win? – Hobart Hurricanes

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Matthew Wade (Hobart Hurricanes), Alex Hales (Sydney Thunder)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Nathan Ellis (Hobart Hurricanes),  Daniel Sams (Sydney Thunder)

Most Sixes – Ben McDermott (Hobart Hurricanes)

Player of the Match – Matthew Wade (Hobart Hurricanes),

Team Scores Batting first – 180+ Hobart Hurricanes, 170+ Sydney Thunder

Match Handicap – Hobart Hurricanes

 

*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

 

Live Scores and Stats - Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, 22nd Match

Here is the match preview and Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions for Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, 22nd Match, Big Bash League at Brisbane, 01, January 2024

 

Match Analyst

The 22nd match of the Big Bash League will be held on 01, January 2024, between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers at the Brisbane venue. However, there is a forecast of moderate rain during the match, which could have an impact on the game.

Currently, Brisbane Heat is at the top of the points table with 2 wins and 0 losses from their 3 matches, earning them 5 points. Their net run rate stands at an impressive 3.075. On the other hand, Sydney Sixers are placed second in the points table with 2 wins and 0 losses from their 2 matches, giving them 4 points and a net run rate of 0.433.

In their previous match against Sydney Thunder, Brisbane Heat won the toss and elected to bat first. Nathan McSweeney played a brilliant innings, scoring 73 runs to guide Heat to a total of 172. However, Daniel Sams proved to be a menace with the ball, taking an impressive 5 wickets. In the second innings, Cameron Bancroft led the Thunder's chase with a determined knock of 48 runs. But Brisbane Heat emerged victorious, winning the match by 15 runs.

Sydney Sixers, on the other hand, faced Melbourne Stars in their last match. After winning the toss, the Stars elected to bowl first. Sydney Sixers managed to score 154 runs, with James Vince leading the batting charge with an impressive 80 runs. In the second innings, Hilton Cartwright led the chase for the Stars with 47 runs, ultimately securing the victory for his team.

Nathan McSweeney and Matt Renshaw have been Brisbane Heat's best performers in the batting department, with scores of 39 and 36 runs per match respectively. Michael Neser has been their standout bowler, taking the highest number of wickets, 8 in total.

For Sydney Sixers, James Vince and Josh Philippe have the highest runs per match scores, with 23 and 20 respectively. Ben Dwarshuis has been their leading wicket-taker, with 11 wickets.

In terms of players to look out for, for Brisbane Heat, batsmen C Munro and MT Renshaw, and bowlers MP Kuhnemann and MG Neser will be key. For Sydney Sixers, batsmen SPD Smith and JR Philippe, and bowlers SNJ O'Keefe and BJ Dwarshuis will be important.

Considering the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, our win predictor gives Brisbane Heat a 57 percent chance of winning.

However, the average first inning total at the venue is 185, which suggests that it could be a high-scoring match if the weather permits.

 

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Brisbane Heat

Who will win? – Brisbane Heat

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat), James Vince (Sydney Sixers)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – MP Kuhnemann (Brisbane Heat), BJ Dwarshuis (Sydney Sixers)

Most Sixes – Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat), Josh Philippe (Sydney Sixers)

Player of the Match – Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat)

Team Scores Batting first – Brisbane Heat 185+, Sydney Sixers 180+

Match Handicap – Brisbane Heat

 

*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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