Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers – Big Bash League – Toss Report
Hobart Hurricanes have won the toss and have elected bat first against the Sydney Sixers in sixth match of the inaugural KFC Big Bash tournament, played at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
The two teams are unbeaten in the tournament, with Sixers claiming an easy win in the opening match of the tournament against Brisbane Heat while the Hurricanes also dismantled Perth Scorchers at WACA to kick start their campaign on a winning note.
With the commencing of an important series between the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, many of the national team players have travelled to the training camp in order to prepare for the first Test at the MCG from Boxing Day.
For the hosts, the most notable absentee is veteran batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377, who opened in the first match against Scorchers. He however, will miss the tie due to his commitment with the national team with his Test career on the line.
As for their opponents, Sixers will have to do without their skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SPD-Smith-c2555, the all-rounder will lead the side under his nonattendance.
Both teams will be high on confidence following their wins in their respective first games. On paper, the Sixers look more likely to come up trumps given their squad which has a strong blend of youth and experience. It includes the experience hands of Brett Lee and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Graham-Downton-c44379 Cowan, who is playing in the tour match against the Indians.
As for their opponents, the Hurricanes have a potent squad but they will need to play more as a team rather than relying on individual brilliance. The first match saw all contributing however, the key remains their bowling line up with the likes of Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/XJ-Doherty-c2804 and Jason Krejza all containing substantial pedigree to ensure their side emerge victorious.
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