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BBL/14 final, Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes: All you need to know, playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report

The stage is set for an electrifying finale in the Big Bash League (BBL) as the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder gear up to battle for the coveted trophy on Monday at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Both teams have been in scintillating form throughout the tournament, and a nail-biting contest between two evenly matched sides will be on full display on Monday.
Sydney Thunder marched into the final on the back of their victory in the challenger against Sydney Sixers. Hobart Hurricanes, on the other hand, had outplayed Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier to book their seat into the final.
Both teams have shown they can handle pressure, and the final promises to be a clash of styles. The Hurricanes’ methodical approach will be up against the Thunder’s aggressive tactics. The Hurricanes will bank on their experienced campaigners to deliver in crunch moments, while the Thunder will rely on their fearless approach to outmuscle their opponents.
Head-to-head
Matches: 24
No Result: 2
Hobart Hurricanes WON: 14
Sydney Thunder WON: 8
Pitch report
BELLERIVE OVAL, HOBART
Total Match Played: 6
Batting First Won: 2
Batting Second Won: 4
Avg. Score in 1st bat: 158
Lowest Score: 111/10 by SIXERS
Highest Score: 187/5 by HURRICANES
Hobart Hurricanes Probable XI: Caleb Jewell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade (wk), Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Cameron Gannon, Peter Hatzoglou, Riley Meredith
Sydney Thunder Probable XI: David Warner (c), Hugh Weibgen, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), George Garton, Jason Sangha, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Tanveer Sangha
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