HUR vs THU Dream11 Prediction -Match Insights & Winning Tips for Fantasy Teams

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January 27, 2025

Key Match Insights: Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) vs Sydney Thunder (THU)

🗓️ Date: 27 Jan
🕒 Time: 01:45 PM
📍 Venue: Bellerive Oval

Match Overview

The Hurricanes come into this game with strong form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, while Sydney Thunder have been inconsistent with 3 wins and 2 losses. Bellerive Oval's balanced pitch offers opportunities for batters and bowlers, but chasing teams have a slight edge.

Venue & Pitch Insights

  • Average Score: 158 runs

  • Average Wickets per Innings: 5

  • Scoring Breakdown (Last 10 Matches):

    • <140: 2 matches

    • 140-180: 6 matches

    • 180+: 2 matches

💡 Insight: The venue supports high-scoring games but occasionally assists bowlers, especially spinners in the middle overs.

  • Fantasy Points Distribution:

    • Batting Points: 56%

    • Bowling Points: 44%

    • Pace vs Spin Points:

      • Pace: 51%

      • Spin: 49%

💡 Tip: Prioritize pacers for early overs and spinners for middle overs.

Toss Insights

  • Decision Trends:

    • Choose to Bat First: 44%

    • Choose to Chase: 56%

  • Win Stats:

    • Batting First Win Rate: 44%

    • Chasing Win Rate: 56%

💡 Insight: Chasing teams have been more successful at Bellerive Oval. Choose more players from the chasing team for your fantasy lineup.

Team Insights & Probable Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR):

Batting Order:

  1. Caleb Jewell

  2. Matthew Owen

  3. Matthew Wade (WK)

  4. Ben McDermott

  5. Tim David

Bowling Unit:

  1. Riley Meredith

  2. Nathan Ellis

  3. Patrick Dooley (Spinner)

  4. Chris Jordan

Current Form:

  • Last 5 Matches: W, L, W, W, W

  • Strengths: Explosive middle order and strong death-over bowlers.

  • Weaknesses: Over-reliance on the top order to set big targets.

Sydney Thunder (THU):

Batting Order:

  1. David Warner

  2. Jason Sangha

  3. Matthew Gilkes

  4. Sam Billings (WK)

  5. Oliver Davies

Bowling Unit:

  1. Nathan McAndrew

  2. Chris Green (Spinner)

  3. Tanveer Sangha (Spinner)

  4. Gurinder Sandhu

Current Form:

  • Last 5 Matches: W, W, L, W, L

  • Strengths: Experienced top order and strong spin attack.

  • Weaknesses: Middle order inconsistency and vulnerability in powerplay bowling.

Fantasy Player Analysis

Top Batters to Pick:

  1. Matthew Wade (HUR):

    • Form: 69.2 Avg. FPts in last 5 matches

    • Venue Stats: Avg. 31.07 FPts in 30 matches at Bellerive Oval

    • Strengths: Reliable anchor and explosive in powerplays.

  2. David Warner (THU):

    • Form: 55 Avg. FPts in last 5 matches

    • Venue Stats: 50.25 FPts in 4 matches

    • Strengths: Dominates pacers in powerplays.

  3. Tim David (HUR):

    • Form: 55.6 Avg. FPts in last 5 matches

    • Strengths: Death overs finisher and big hitter.

Top Bowlers to Pick:

  1. Nathan Ellis (HUR):

    • Form: 80 Avg. FPts in last 4 matches

    • Strengths: Consistent wicket-taker, especially in middle overs.

  2. Tanveer Sangha (THU):

    • Form: 42.5 Avg. FPts in death overs

    • Strengths: Strong performer in middle and death overs.

  3. Riley Meredith (HUR):

    • Form: 57 Avg. FPts in last 5 matches

    • Strengths: Excellent with the new ball and at the death.

All-Rounders to Watch:

  1. Nathan Chaudhary (HUR):

    • Form: 70.5 Avg. FPts in 2 matches

    • Strengths: Handy lower-order hitter and part-time spinner.

  2. Chris Green (THU):

    • Form: 40 Avg. FPts in last 4 matches

    • Strengths: Economical off-spinner with wicket-taking ability.

Fantasy Captain/Vice-Captain Choices

Safe Picks:

  1. Matthew Wade (HUR): High consistency and excellent recent form.

  2. David Warner (THU): Reliable scorer with experience on this ground.

Risky but Rewarding Picks:

  1. Tim David (HUR): X-factor player capable of scoring big in death overs.

  2. Nathan Ellis (HUR): Likely to pick up wickets in crucial phases.

Venue Insights: Bellerive Oval

  • Pitch Behavior:

    • Strongly favors batters, especially in the middle overs.

    • Spinners tend to dominate in the death overs.

  • Fantasy Points by Innings:

    • 1st Innings: Bat: 177.1 FPts | Bowl: 137.1 FPts

    • 2nd Innings: Bat: 189.0 FPts | Bowl: 156.0 FPts

💡 Insight: Load your team with middle-order batters and death-over bowlers for maximum points.

Fantasy Tips for Match Strategy

  1. Choose Powerplay Specialists:

    • Batters: Matthew Wade (HUR), David Warner (THU)

    • Bowlers: Riley Meredith (HUR), Chris Green (THU)

  2. Focus on Death-Over Bowlers:

    • Tanveer Sangha (THU): Consistent wicket-taker in the final overs.

    • Nathan Ellis (HUR): Leading bowler for the Hurricanes in tight situations.

  3. Pick X-Factor Players:

    • Tim David (HUR): Explosive finisher with high fantasy potential.

    • Caleb Jewell (HUR): Underestimated batter who can deliver big when given a chance.

Dream Team Example

Wicket-Keeper:

  • Matthew Wade (HUR)

  • Sam Billings (THU)

Batters:

  • David Warner (THU)

  • Tim David (HUR)

  • Caleb Jewell (HUR)

All-Rounders:

  • Nathan Chaudhary (HUR)

  • Chris Green (THU)

Bowlers:

  • Riley Meredith (HUR)

  • Nathan Ellis (HUR)

  • Tanveer Sangha (THU)

  • Patrick Dooley (HUR)