By Zainab Shafiq 
BBL 2024-25 Final Details
- Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, Final
- Date: January 27, 2025
- Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
- Time: PST 1:15 PM | GMT 8:15 AM | LOCAL 7:15 PM
Preview
The BBL 2025 Final sees the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder locking horns at the Bellerive Oval.
Hobart Hurricanes directly qualified for the final after a solid victory in the Qualifier, defeating Sydney Sixers. Their consistent performances throughout the tournament, combined with a strong bowling unit, have been instrumental in their campaign.
Sydney Thunder, on the other hand, took the long route. They beat Melbourne Stars in the Knockout and then emerged victorious against Sydney Sixers in the Challenger. Thunder’s determination and ability to thrive under pressure have brought them to this stage.
Weather and Pitch Report
- Weather: Clear skies are expected during match time, with temperatures hovering around 19°C. Humidity will be moderate, ensuring ideal conditions for cricket.
- Pitch Report: The Bellerive Oval pitch is known to favor batsmen early on, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. However, spinners could find some assistance as the game progresses. Teams winning the toss might prefer chasing here.
Predicted Playing XIs for BBL 2024-25 Final
Hobart Hurricanes: 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: David Warner (c), Hugh Weibgen, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), George Garton, Jason Sangha, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Tanveer Sangha
Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers: Matthew Wade, Sam Billings
Batters: David Warner (c), Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott
All-rounders: Tim David, Chris Green, Jason Sangha
Bowlers: Nathan Ellis (vc), Riley Meredith, Tanveer Sangha
Where to Watch BBL 2024-25 Final?
South Africa: SuperSport
Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, Channel 7
India: Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports Network
UK: Sky Sports
New Zealand: SKY NZ
USA & Canada: Willow TV