The 28th BBL 2025 match between the Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers will take place at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Friday. The Adelaide Strikers' performance in the Big Bash League campaign has been inconsistent, with three wins and three defeats in their first six matches.

On the other hand, in BBL15, the Hobart Hurricanes have been completely dominant, winning five games and losing two to move up to the top of the ladder. As the schedule moves forward, the focus is now on maintaining a top-two position and securing a finals berth.

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HUR vs STR Match Details

• Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, 28th Match 

• Date: 9th January 2026

• Time: 1.45 PM IST

• Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

HUR vs STR Weather Report

HUR vs STR Pitch Report

Bowlers who mix up their speeds and execute their plans during the middle phase can hinder runs, but batters who build an innings tend to see both sides of the wicket open up as things go on.

Top Batters to Watch – HUR vs STR

• Nikhil Chaudhary (HUR): 240 runs in this tournament 

• Ben McDermott (HUR): 193 runs in this tournament 

• Matthew Short (STR): 188 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – HUR vs STR

• Lloyd Pope (STR): 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Nathan Ellis (HUR): 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Jamie Overton (STR): 9 wickets in this tournament 

HUR vs STR Recent Form

HUR vs STR Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If STR Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 160–170

• Match Result: HUR to win

Scenario 2: If HUR Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 175–190

• Match Result: HUR to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

HUR vs STR Predicted Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes 

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

Adelaide Strikers 

Matthew Short(c), Chris Lynn, Mackenzie Harvey(w), Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Harry Manenti, Jamie Overton, Jerrassis Wadia, Luke Wood, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lloyd Pope

HUR vs STR Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, the Hobart Hurricanes are the favourites to win this BBL match. Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward and Nikhil Chaudhary are expected to be the key performers.

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