Sydney Thunder (SYT) take on Hobart Hurricanes (HBH) in the 21st match of the Big Bash League 2025–26 at the Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, on 03 Jan 2026. The Thunder come into this game under pressure, sitting at the bottom of the table with just one win so far, while the Hurricanes have been one of the more consistent sides despite coming off a loss to the Scorchers. With Thunder needing a result to stay alive and Hurricanes looking to bounce back quickly, this clash carries added importance for both teams. Let’s Break down with expert insights, betting tips, team performance, pitch report, and our SYT vs HBH BBL 21st match prediction. Who will win today’s match?
Team Performance
Sydney Thunder: Sydney Thunder have struggled this season, with only one win from five matches leaving them at the bottom of the table. Their loss against Perth Scorchers by 71 runs while chasing 203 demonstrated this problem once more, as neither the batting nor bowling held up for long. Ahead of an important clash against Hobart Hurricanes at ENGIE Stadium tomorrow, Sydney have made two changes; Wes Agar replaces Reece Topley (leaving for South African Twenty20 cricket), and Nic Maddinson returns after injury – as this game matters greatly to keeping their season alive.
Hobart Hurricanes: Hobart Hurricanes are still well placed on the points table despite their recent setback. They have won four of their six matches so far and sit near the top, showing strong form across the season. Their last outing, however, ended their long home streak, as they went down by 40 runs to the Perth Scorchers after conceding 229. Nathan Ellis was the standout with the ball, while Nikhil Chaudhary and Matt Wade tried to keep the chase alive but fell short. Even with that loss, the Hurricanes remain one of the more consistent sides this season and will look to bounce back against Sydney Thunder.
SYT vs HBH – 21st Match, Big Bash League 2025-26
Series: Big Bash League 2025-26
Date: 03/01/2026
Time: 7:15 PM LOCAL, 8:15 AM GMT, 1:45 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar and Star Sports Network
SYT vs HBH Today’s Match Weather Condition:
- Temperature: 18.3°C
- Humidity: 77%
- Rain: 90% Rain of chance
- Wind direction: SE
- Wind speed: 8.6KPH
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SYT vs HBH Today’s Match Pitch Report & Toss Factor
The Sydney Showground Stadium pitch is expected to be a balanced but slower surface. While it offers early bounce for pacers, it typically slows down as the game progresses, making spinners highly effective in the middle overs. The toss factor slightly favours bowling first, as captains often prefer to chase at this venue despite the average first-innings score being a modest 147–150. With clear weather forecast, expect a competitive game where a score above 160 is difficult to chase.
SYT vs HBH BBl 21st Match Prediction– Probable Playing XI
| Sydney Thunder | Hobart Hurricanes |
|---|---|
| David Warner (C) | Nathan Ellis (C) |
| Cameron Bancroft | Ben McDermott |
| Sam Konstas | Matt Wade |
| Nic Maddinson | Nikhil Chaudhary |
| Sam Billings (WK) | Tim Ward |
| Daniel Sams | Mitch Owen |
| Chris Green | Chris Jordan |
| Shadab Khan | Riley Meredith |
| Nathan McAndrew | Billy Stanlake |
| Tanveer Sangha | Rehan Ahmed |
| Wes Agar | Rishad Hossain |
SYT vs HBH – BBL Head-to-Head Records
Total matches played: 24
Sydney Thunder won: 8
Hobart Hurricanes won: 15
Tie/No Result: 1
First-Ever BBL Match Between SYT vs HBH
Date: January 2012 (BBL 2011-12 season)
Result: Hobart Hurricanes won
Most Recent BBL Match SYT vs HBH
Date: 16 December 2025
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Result: Hobart Hurricanes won by 4 wkts
Player of the Match: Chris Jordan
Today match Prediction: Team Batting first are favourites to win today’s BBL 21st Match 2025-26.
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes – BBL 21st Match Prediction
Scenario 1
Who will win today’s toss: SYT wins the toss and opt to Bat first.
SYT scores: 155-165
Who will today’s match: SYT win today’s BBL 21st match 2025.
Scenario 2
Who will win today’s toss: HBH wins the toss and opt to bat first
HBH scores: 155-160
Who will today’s match: HBH win today’s BBL 21st Match 2025.
Today Match Winning Percentage
Today’s cricket betting tips for SYT vs HBH BBL 21st Match 2025-26
- Who will win the toss Today: SYT won the toss and elect to Bat first.
- Top Batter Performance: Sam Konstas
- Top Bowler Performance: Chris Jordan
- Today Cricket betting tips: Team Batting first are safe bet to play today’s BBL 21st match 2025.