BBL 2025-26 Match 28: HUR vs STR head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

Match 28 of the BBL 2025-26 will see the Hobart Hurricanes face off against the Adelaide Strikers at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Friday, January 9. The Hobart

Hurricanes are having an excellent season and are currently at the top of the points table with 10 points. They have also won five of their seven matches and are coming into this game after a win against Sydney Thunder. Strong in form and confident, the Hurricanes will look to keep their winning run going.

The Adelaide Strikers have had an average season so far, winning three out of six matches and grabbing the fifth place on the table. The Strikers are also coming into this match after a win and will aim to build momentum and push for a spot in the top four.

HUR vs STR: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

• Matches Played: 22
  
• Hobart Hurricanes Won: 16
  
• Adelaide Strikers Won: 5
  
• Tied: 0
  
• No Result: 1
  

HUR vs STR: Pitch Report

The Bellerive Oval pitch is not very easy for batters early in the game. Fast bowlers get good help with the new ball. Once batters settle after the powerplay, scoring becomes easier due to the true bounce on the surface.

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HUR vs STR: Predicted Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR):

Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (WK), Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Will Prestwidge, Nathan Ellis (C), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith

Adelaide Strikers (STR):

Matthew Short (C), Chris Lynn, Mackenzie Harvey (WK), Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Harry Manenti, Jamie Overton, Jerrssis Wadia, Luke Wood, Hasan Ali, Lloyd Pope