BBL 2025: STR vs HUR Today Match Prediction – 5th Match, Who Will Win Today?
STR vs HUR Today Match Prediction - the Read 5th match, Recent form, Key Players, Pitch Report and who will win today's match between Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes
The Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes will face off in the 5th match of BBL 2025, which will be held at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne on Thursday. Hobart, who claimed the title last year, has already won their first game, while the Stars are chasing a strong start to this campaign after their impressive run in the previous edition.
The Hobart Hurricanes began their BBL 15 season with a confident four-wicket victory over Sydney Thunder, completing a run chase of 181 in 19.5 overs. On the other hand, after a good season last year, the Stars have refreshed their list through targeted recruitment as they chase a first BBL title.
STR vs HUR Match Details
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Match: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, 5th Match
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Date: 18th December 2025
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Time: 1.45 PM IST
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Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Live Streaming: FanCode
STR vs HUR Weather Report
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Temperature |
30°C |
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Rain Possibility |
00% |
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Average Score |
160 |
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Best Suited For |
Pacer (60%) |
STR vs HUR Pitch Report
We expect to see more challenging batting conditions like in the past. There will be assistance for the bowlers in this game.
Top Batters to Watch – STR vs HUR
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Nikhil Chaudhary (HUR): 41 runs in this tournament
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Ben McDermott (HUR): 38 runs in this tournament
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Mitchell Owen (HUR): 32 runs in this tournament
Top Bowlers to Watch – STR vs HUR
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Billy Stanlake (HUR): 3 wickets in this tournament
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Chris Jordan (HUR): 2 wickets in this tournament
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Nathan Ellis (HUR): 1 wickets in this tournament
STR vs HUR Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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STR |
L, W, L, W, W |
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HUR |
W, W, L, L, L |
STR vs HUR Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If STR Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 40–45
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Predicted Total: 140–155
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Match Result: HUR to win
Scenario 2: If HUR Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 45–50
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Predicted Total: 160–165
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Match Result: HUR to win
Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?
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Team |
Players |
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STR |
Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis |
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HUR |
Tim David, Mitchell Owen |
Who Will Hit the Most Fours?
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Team |
Players |
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STR |
Campbell Kellaway, Sam Harper |
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HUR |
Nikhil Chaudhary, Rehan Ahmed |
STR vs HUR Predicted Playing XIs
Melbourne Stars
Joe Clarke (wk), Campbell Kellaway, Sam Harper, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Liam Hatcher, Haris Rauf, Mitch Swepson, Peter Siddle
Hobart Hurricanes
Mitchell Owen, Nikhil Chaudhary, Rehan Ahmed, Ben McDermott, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis(c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake
STR vs HUR Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, Hobart Hurricanes are favourites to win this BBL match. Mitchell Owen, Nikhil Chaudhary and Nathan Ellis are expected to be the key performers.
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