BBL Match 29 Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder 10/1 1845hrs @ Bellerive Oval

[Moonwatcher]

You think so? Bowling line-up is incredibly weak and the batting line-up is only passable, especially with Matt Short injured.

Overall the weakest squad in the comp and, really, deservedly sitting bottom.

Swap Pope for Rashid and yes I think so.

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

Ah well Warner at least you didn't get out

 

[Saints4ever]

Well done Hurricanes.

Could this be the year they go all the way.

Really enjoying the Hurricanes bowling line up and strategies used this year.

Meredith (every team needs raw pace)
Stanlake (getting nice bounce)
Ellis (slower balls, death bowling)
Jordan (bowls all the dangerous overs)
Spinner (Hatzoglu dangerous on his day)

McDermott hamstring could be a worry.

 

[Hamingja]

Well done Hurricanes.

Could this be the year they go all the way.

Really enjoying the Hurricanes bowling line up and strategies used this year.

Meredith (every team needs raw pace)
Stanlake (getting nice bounce)
Ellis (slower balls, death bowling)
Jordan (bowls all the dangerous overs)
Spinner (Hatzoglu dangerous on his day)

McDermott hamstring could be a worry.

The batting line up has gone the complete opposite to what I thought. Wade has struggled while McDermott and David have rediscovered form from a few years ago.

It's an issue for mine if you are already picking Wakim and McDermott could be out for a bit with a hammy. Surely they have to go for a replacement overseas bat for Hope, even if it is just some county level guy.

 

[Gak Attack]

Standings after tonight:

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An Adelaide loss tomorrow and they will become the first team eliminated from BBL 14.

A Perth loss tomorrow means they can't get the Top 2 spot and a chance of playing in the Qualifier. If Perth lose tomorrow and win their last 2 games- their fate relies on other teams doing them favours to make the Finals.

I don't think the canes ultimately win but I was listening to a lot of the commentary going in and no one rated them as even a chance of finals so good effort but at same time their batting lineup at a minimum always meant they were a sniff surely...

 

[Bicco]

Haven't missed a Hurricanes game in years and this team has something. ST only hit x3 4's to the 10 over mark, (would be close to a record) and 13 for the match with no 6's. Bowling all round has been excellent. Wade is the player to watch. Couldn't hit a ball out of the middle the 1st few weeks but is starting too, will do damage with time in the middle. Need some luck with injuries and moments in games but this is the best Hurricanes team since the Short/Wade opening combo was firing.

 

[reggie]

Why the Thunder power hitters didn't tee off I'll never know. It's like they didn't even bother trying as if it was a tactical decision. They did have the players but 0 sixes hit in comparison to the hurricanes 8-10 sixers.

They need some power hitters. I think the top 4 is already set but Thunder are the most vulnerable. Next match against the Scorchers either locks them in or likely sends them packing

 

[NYRB]

I don't think the canes ultimately win but I was listening to a lot of the commentary going in and no one rated them as even a chance of finals so good effort but at same time their batting lineup at a minimum always meant they were a sniff surely...

They have had the cornerstone of those players for a while. We always wondered when they would perform as a team. Seems like each individual knows their specific roles to a tee right now. Got the team chemistry going. Losing Shai Hope and the other import Waqar doesnt affect their chances.

 

[Hamingja]

They have had the cornerstone of those players for a while. We always wondered when they would perform as a team. Seems like each individual knows their specific roles to a tee right now. Got the team chemistry going. Losing Shai Hope and the other import Waqar doesnt affect their chances.

Losing Hope affects their chances massively. Did you watch Wakim bat last night, particularly against the spinners? Hurricanes have struggled in finals previously as you can't rely on the same 2-3 bats to score runs in every innings in knockout games because they inevitably throw in a stinker like game 1 at some point and you need someone else capable of standing up when it happens. David is not going to come off every single game.

 

[Freezin]

Typical of David to be peaking now, most likely will go missing come the finals.....

 

[Cleavy]

Typical of David to be peaking now, most likely will go missing come the finals.....

unless they get a home final

 

[sydney_gws]

The batting line up has gone the complete opposite to what I thought. Wade has struggled while McDermott and David have rediscovered form from a few years ago.

It's an issue for mine if you are already picking Wakim and McDermott could be out for a bit with a hammy. Surely they have to go for a replacement overseas bat for Hope, even if it is just some county level guy.

Unfortunately the best replacement options are playing mainly in UAE, the ILT20 now.