BBL Match 44 Final Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder 27/1 1845hrs @ Bellerive Oval

[Gough]

Hurricanes from, Nathan Ellis (c), Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Jake Doran, Peter Hatzoglou, Shai Hope (OS), Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan (OS), Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Waqar Salamkheil (OS replacement), Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Charlie Wakim, Mac Wright.
Thunder from, David Warner (c), Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (OS), Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson (OS), Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Liam Hatcher, Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Sherfane Rutherford (OS), Will Salzmann, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha

 

[Grozzy]

The only statistic you need to know: Thunder are undefeated in Deciders/GFs (whatever you call them)

 

[Saints4ever]

The only statisic you need to know: Thunder are undefeated in Deciders/GFs (whatever you call them)

The Hurricanes also have a perfect record of losing the big dance at 0-2.

 

[eth-dog]

The only statistic you need to know: Thunder are undefeated in Deciders/GFs (whatever you call them)

Honestly can't stand them calling them these dumb names.

Elimination Final
Qualifying Final
Preliminary Final
Grand Final

No need to reinvent the wheel

 

[Cmarsh]

This game should really be on today but CA made sure there is no cricket played on Australia Day anymore.

 

[eth-dog]

This game should really be on today but CA made sure there is no cricket played on Australia Day anymore.

Nah, didn't want to go against the mens final. Right call, they'd have gotten spanked.

 

[Cleavy]

This game should really be on today but CA made sure there is no cricket played on Australia Day anymore.

until next year

 

[Hamingja]

The Hurricanes also have a perfect record of losing the big dance at 0-2.

Unbeaten in home finals yeah? I honestly don't even remember the Perth one. Adelaide one was definitely in Adelaide.

 

[cats_09]

 

[norway blue]

Exciting for this game.


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[Hamingja]

Hobart won the toss and will bowl

 

[madmug]

Thus far the first 40 minutes pre game is a Warner/Thunder love fest show. Who are they playing?

 

[Hamingja]

I think the match will be decided based on Hobart's batsman v the Thunder's spinners.

I know David has a massive S/R difference v quicks compared with spinners. I'd expect Owen and McDermott would be in the same boat. Need Wade to have a good game as he is the one that can attack the spin.

 

[NYRB]

Hobart Hurricanes (Playing XI): Mitchell Owen, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Wade(w), Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis(c), Cameron Gannon, Peter Hatzoglou, Riley Meredith

Sydney Thunder (Playing XI): Jason Sangha, David Warner(c), Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings(w), Oliver Davies, Chris Green, George Garton, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Tanveer Sangha



Hobart Hurricanes have won the toss and have opted to field

 

[nobbyiscool]

I don't care enough about BBL to have a team, but jesus I really, really hope the 'canes win!!

 

[gtrxuone]

Best of luck to both sides in the BBL GF 14
One of the sides will win their first title.And the Thunder their second
Thunder will be looking around 170 total
Great to see Chris Jordan fit for the big match.
Exspect Warner to play and captain and field a blinder.

 

[Tugga27]

I know most sides have preferred to chase this year.

But in a final, I tend to think runs on the board is crucial.

 

[Plugger35]

You would think it is an advantage for the Hurricanes batting second at their home ground but if the Thunder post a good total batting first the pressure will be on the Canes.

 

[Aussie_boy]

How has that Thunder team made the GF? Genuinely impressive.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

This would have to be a record crowd at Bellerive wouldn’t it?

 

[Plugger35]

How has that Thunder team made the GF? Genuinely impressive.

Warner has done a great job as captain, they lost Bancroft and Sams but have still managed to make a GF with a weaker line up.

 

[Plugger35]

This would have to be a record crowd at Bellerive wouldn’t it?

There is a a great atmosphere there, it's like the old WACA when it was packed for Scorchers finals there.

 

[madmug]

This would have to be a record crowd at Bellerive wouldn’t it?

No, they have limited the maximum crowd from the original 19500, or about 18000 for cricket (sidescreens make a difference) to around 15000 for comfort & safety.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

This bloke chucks it more than Green

 

[gtrxuone]

Gannons done ok since that Maxi touch up