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

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)