Written by: Ankit Yadav
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Get ready for an exciting day of cricket action on January 21, 2025, featuring two thrilling matches – the Big Bash League Qualifier between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers, and an SA20 clash between Durban Super Giants and MI Cape Town. 

Whether you’re an expert fantasy cricket player or a first-timer, this is the perfect chance to test your skills, pick the right players, and win big on Dream11!

Match 1: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers (BBL Qualifier)

Hobart Hurricanes enter this crucial qualifier after a 40-run loss to Melbourne Stars, where Nathan Ellis stood out with 40(22). Sydney Sixers, on the other hand, won their last match against Adelaide Strikers by 3 wickets, with Steven Smith scoring an impressive 52(31).

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixer

Dream11 Team Suggestion for HBH vs SYS

PositionPlayer NameTeamRoleWhy Pick
Captain (C)Steven SmithSYSBatterMatch-winning 52(31) in last game
Vice-Captain (VC)Nathan EllisHBHBowlerImpressive 40(22) with the bat in previous match
Batter 1Josh PhilippeSYSWicketkeeperConsistent opener
Batter 2Ben McDermottHBHBatterExperienced T20 batsman
WicketkeeperMatthew WadeHBHWicketkeeperReliable keeper-batsman
All-rounder 1Mitchell OwenHBHAll-rounderVersatile player
All-rounder 2Moises HenriquesSYSAll-rounderCaptain and key all-rounder
Bowler 1Sean AbbottSYSBowlerConsistent wicket-taker
Bowler 2Riley MeredithHBHBowlerExpress pace
Bowler 3Ben DwarshuisSYSBowler30(23) and 1 wicket in last match
Bowler 4Chris JordanHBHBowlerExperienced T20 specialist

Predicted Playing XIs:

Hobart Hurricanes: Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (c & wk), Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Mitchell Owen, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Patrick Dooley, Peter Hatzoglou

Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), Steven Smith, James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe

Match 2: Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town (SA20)

Durban Super Giants are coming off a 58-run loss to Sunrisers Eastern Cape, where Wiaan Mulder top-scored with 22(19). MI Cape Town won their last match against Joburg Super Kings by 7 wickets, thanks to Ryan Rickelton’s blistering 89(39).

Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town

Dream11 Team Suggestion for DSG vs MICT

PositionPlayer NameTeamRoleWhy Pick
Captain (C)Ryan RickeltonMICTWicketkeeperExplosive 89(39) in last match
Vice-Captain (VC)Quinton de KockDSGWicketkeeperConsistent performer
Batter 1Rassie van der DussenMICTBatterScored 39(24) in previous game
Batter 2Heinrich KlaasenDSGBatterExplosive middle-order batsman
Batter 3Reeza HendricksMICTBatterUnbeaten 34(28) in last match
All-rounder 1Wiaan MulderDSGAll-rounderTop-scored with 22(19) in last game
All-rounder 2George LindeMICTAll-rounderUseful with both bat and ball
Bowler 1Kagiso RabadaMICTBowlerWorld-class fast bowler
Bowler 2Noor AhmadDSGBowler4 wickets in previous match
Bowler 3Naveen-ul-HaqDSGBowlerConsistent T20 performer
Bowler 4Rashid KhanMICTBowlerTop-ranked T20 bowler

Predicted Playing XIs:

Durban Super Giants: Quinton de Kock (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen, Jason Smith, Keshav Maharaj (c), Chris Woakes, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Junior Dala, Reece Topley

MI Cape Town: Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Kieron Pollard, George Linde, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Olly Stone, Beuran Hendricks

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Conclusion: Make Your Dream 11 Teams Today!

These suggestions should help you create winning Dream11 teams for both exciting matches on January 21. Remember to check the toss and final playing XIs before submitting your teams.

With players like Steven Smith, Nathan Ellis, Ryan Rickelton, and Quinton de Kock in focus, you can build teams that balance consistency and impact for these high-voltage encounters.

Finally, cricket is unpredictable, which is what makes it so exciting! Best of luck, and may your fantasy teams win big in these games!

About the Author

Meet Ankit Yadav, a dedicated cricket analyst at The Cricket Panda. Growing up playing street leagues and college tournaments, Ankit's love for cricket has been a lifelong journey. With a knack for numbers and a talent for data analysis, he brings a unique perspective to cricket reporting. At The Cricket Panda, Ankit combines his passion for cricket with his expertise in data analysis to provide fans with in-depth insights and comprehensive coverage of the sport.

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