This is the second match of the doubleheader where table toppers will face each other at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney on 22nd Jan. These teams will face each other for the first time in this tournament so it will be interesting to see how this match pans out.
If Hobart Hurricanes win this match, they will ensure their berth for the semi-final. This team is showing sheer dominance this season as they have lost only one game out of nine played so far. They are certainly looking favorites for clinching the season title. In the previous match against Adelaide Strikers, they were ruthless as they chased 158 with 10 wickets in hand. This speaks the volume of quality cricket they have played so far. D’Arcy Short along with Mathew Wade (man of the match of the previous match) have been able to give good starts to the team, George Bailey has been the glue for the team and Faulkner, Archer and Meredith have taken the responsibility with the ball quite well. They are going with the same squad for this game as their first goal is to book a seat for the semis, after that they might check their bench strength.
Key Players to Watch out For: D’Arcy Short, Mathew Wade, Jofra Archer
Sydney Sixers have also announced unchanged XI for this match. They will be clashing with the most consistent team this season, so they need to bring their A game in order to win this match. The big plus is Englishmen James Vince have should some signs of form in the previous match against Brisbane Heat where he scored the match-winning 75 runs for the team. With the likes of Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, and All-rounder Tom Curran, they will be tough to beat.
Key Players to Watch out For: James Vince, Tom Curran, Sean Abbot
Probable Line-ups:
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O’Keefe, Lloyd Pope.
Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade (c)(wk), D’Arcy Short, Caleb Paul Jewel, Ben McDermott, George Bailey, Simon Milenko, James Faulkner, Johan Botha, Jofra Archer, Clive Rose, Riley Meredith.
Playerzpot XI:
Playerzpot Prediction:
Hobart Hurricanes will win this match as they are the best team of the tournament and looking ruthless at the moment.
