On Thursday, December 22, the Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes will face off in the 11th match of the current Big Bash League 2022-23 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Sixers, the three-time winners and the original champions, are now at the bottom of the standings after losing both of their first two games.
Meanwhile, their opponent for the day, the Hobart Hurricanes, are still looking for their first title in the league after placing second twice. They will be boosted for their forthcoming match, though, after defeating the reigning champions Perth Scorchers in their last outing to earn their first win of the season.
Match Details
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
- Date & Time: December 22, 1:45 PM IST
- Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv App
Stadium details
| Opened | 1854 |
| Capacity | 48,000 |
| Known as | Sydney Cricket Ground No. 1; Garrison Ground (1848-1877), Association Ground |
| Dimensions | 156m long, 154m wide |
| Ends | Paddington End, Randwick End |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
| Time Zone | UTC +11:00 |
| Home to | New South Wales, Sydney Sixers |
| Other Sports it is home to | Australian Rules Football (Sydney Swans) |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Curator | Tom Parker |
Pitch Report
The forthcoming encounter between the Sixers and the Hurricanes will be the SCG’s first match of the season. The surface is predicted to play well for batsmen while providing little help for quicks. However, as the game goes, the slower bowlers may come into action. The side that wins the toss will most likely bat first at the venue.
Predicted XIs
Sydney Sixers:
- Kurtis Patterson
- Josh Philippe (wk)
- James Vince
- Moises Henriques (C)
- Jordan Silk
- Dan Christian
- Hayden Kerr
- Sean Abbott
- Jackson Bird
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Izharulhaq Naveed
Hobart Hurricanes:
- Ben McDermott
- D’Arcy Short
- Matthew Wade (C/wk)
- Shadab Khan
- Tim David
- Jimmy Neesham
- Asif Ali
- Joel Paris
- Nathan Ellis
- Patrick Dooley
- Riley Meredith