Ahead of the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match in BBL 2024-25, here is the Ninja Stadium Pitch Report.
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The 14th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) is set to feature an exciting qualifier match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Sydney Sixers. The game is scheduled to take place at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Tuesday, January 21, starting at 2:00 PM IST. Before the clash between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Sydney Sixers, let’s take a closer look at the Ninja Stadium pitch report.
The Hobart Hurricanes had an impressive run in BBL 14, securing the top spot on the table with 15 points from 10 matches, despite a 40-run defeat against the Melbourne Stars. Standout performances from players like Mitchell Owen, Nikhil Chaudhary, and Tim David have been key to their success.
Meanwhile, the Sydney Sixers, who finished second with 14 points, edged past the Adelaide Strikers in their previous match. However, the Sixers will have to tweak their plans as star player Steve Smith is unavailable for the knockout stages.
The pitch at Bellerive Oval in Hobart is typically batter-friendly. In the ongoing BBL 2024-25 season, the venue has recorded an average run rate of 8.32, which is solid for T20 cricket. While new ball bowlers might find some seam movement early on, batters are expected to thrive due to the surface’s pace and bounce once they settle in.
Spinners are unlikely to find much turn and will need to rely on precision and variations to be effective. For pacers, hitting the deck hard and using cutters or slower deliveries during the death overs could be key strategies. Teams chasing have had better results here, with three out of four matches this season won by the side bowling first. Hence, the toss-winner is likely to opt for bowling.
Ninja Stadium stats in T20s
| Total Matches | 2 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 1 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 93 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 86 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 97/5 (11 Ovs) by BHR vs UGA |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 89/10 (18.1 Ovs) by BHR vs UGA |
| Highest Score Chased | 93/2 (15.4 Ovs) by UGA vs BHR |
| Lowest Score Defended | 97/5 (11 Ovs) by BHR vs UGA |
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