Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) will go up against Adelaide Strikers (STR) in the 28th match of one of the biggest T20 leagues in the world, the Big Bash League, at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on 9th January. Current form clearly favours the Hobart Hurricanes in this battle.
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HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Big Bash League 2025-26, Match 28

In this HUR vs STR Dream11 prediction today match, provide fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, pitch report, injury updates, and the best captain and vice-captain choices to help users build a strong Dream11 team.
HUR vs STR Match Preview
Hobart Hurricanes dominated this BBL 15 season, having won five out of seven matches and currently leading the BBL points table with 10 points. In their last match, they successfully chased down the big target of 206 runs in just 17.5 overs. Tim Ward was the standout performer for Hobart, scoring a match-winning 90 runs off 49 balls and helping his team chase down the target.
On the other hand, the Adelaide Strikers have a mixed campaign, winning three and losing three and currently stand in fifth position in the points table with six points. They also won their last match by 6 runs against the Sydney Thunder.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Match Details
| Series | Big Bash League T20 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, Match 28 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval |
| City | Hobart |
| Match Start Time | 1:45 PM IST, 9th January, 2026 |
| Scorecard | Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
HUR vs STR Dream11 Team Today Stats
- Hobart Hurricanes opening batsman Tim Ward scored the most runs for the team in their last match against Sydney Thunder. He scored 90 runs off 49 balls, with 10 fours and 3 sixes. He is a perfect candidate for today's HUR vs STR Dream11 prediction.
- Fast bowler Will Prestwidge took the most wickets for the Hobart Hurricanes in their last game. He took two wickets at an economy rate of 9.5. Our HUR vs STR Dream11 prediction today predicts that he will play an important role.
- Adelaide Strikers middle-order batsman Liam Scott was the team's best performer as he scored 49 runs off 32 balls in their last match. He is the top pick for the HUR vs STR Dream11 prediction team
- Adelaide Strikers all-rounder Jamie Overton took three wickets with an economy rate of 6.2. He is expected to play a key role in the HUR vs STR Dream11 prediction today match.
| Player | Player's Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|
| Tim Ward (HUR) | 90 Runs |
| Liam Scott (STR) | 49 Runs |
| Will Prestwidge (HUR) | 2 Wickets |
| Jamie Overton (STR) | 2 Wickets |
HUR vs STR Injury Update Today
At the moment, there are no injury concerns. All players from both teams are prepared and fit for this match
HUR vs STR Toss Prediction
Nathan Ellis, captain of Hobart Hurricanes, is expected to win the toss and might decide to bowl first on this ground because chasing the target in this ground is easier compared to defending the target at this venue.
Record of Chasing Teams at Bellerive Oval
The chasing record at Bellerive Oval is good. The team chasing the score has won 14 times in the 26 matches played at this venue in the T20 format, while the team batting first has won ten games. In the BBL15, three matches were played at this ground, and two matches were won by the chasing team.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 53.8% |
HUR vs STR Playing 11 (Probable)
Hobart Hurricanes are expected to play with the unchanged team, while the Adelaide Strikers team might drop Hasan Ali for the Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Dream11 today team prediction.
| Hobart Hurricanes Playing XI | Adelaide Strikers Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Owen | Matthew Short (c) |
| Tim Ward | Chris Lynn |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | Mackenzie Harvey (wk) |
| Ben McDermott | Jason Sangha |
| Matthew Wade (wk) | Liam Scott |
| Rehan Ahmed | Harry Manenti |
| Chris Jordan | Jamie Overton |
| Will Prestwidge | Jerrssis Wadia |
| Nathan Ellis (c) | Luke Wood |
| Rishad Hossain | Tabraiz Shamsi |
| Riley Meredith | Lloyd Pope |
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Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers
- Hobart Hurricanes young all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary and Adelaide Strikers captain Matthew Short were the top run-scorers of both teams. Nikhil Chaudhary scored 240 runs in seven innings, and Matthew Short scored 188 runs in six innings in this tournament.
- Strikers Leg-spinner Lloyd Pope and Hobart captain Nathan Ellis are the leaders of their respective teams in the bowling department. Both took 10 wickets in this tournament.
| Highest Run Scorers | Nikhil Chaudhary and Matthew Short |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Lloyd Pope and Nathan Ellis |
HUR vs STR Captain and Vice Captain Choices
- One of the best batsmen in the world, Matthew Short and Jamie Overton are the top contenders for the captaincy role in this match.
- Both Liam Scott and Mitchell Owen are excellent candidates for the vice captaincy due to their excellent performances in their last matches.
| Captain | Matthew Short and Jamie Overton |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Liam Scott and Mitchell Owen |
Top Picks for HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction
- Jamie Overton is an exceptional all-rounder who greatly contributes to the team's success with his ability. He scored 13 runs and also picked up three wickets in his last match. Back him to do well in this HUR vs STR Dream11 team prediction.
- One of the best Australian bowlers, Nathan Ellis, is a right-arm fast bowler and can be expected to reward you with a couple of wickets. He has picked up 10 wickets so far in this tournament.
| Players |
|---|
| Jamie Overton |
| Nathan Ellis |
Budget Picks for HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction
- Tim Ward is a hard-hitting batsman who can score big and take the game away from the bowlers. He has scored 90 runs at a strike rate of 183 in his last match, making him a good pick for this Big Bash League Dream11 prediction.
- Mitchell Owen is a marvellous batting all-rounder who can also contribute with the ball in crucial stages. He smashed 45 runs at a strike rate of 250 in his last match.
| Players |
|---|
| Tim Ward |
| Mitchell Owen |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: B McDermott
Batters: C Lynn, N Chaudhary, T Ward
All-rounders: C Jordan, J Overton, M Short, L Scott, M Owen
Bowlers: L Pope, N Ellis

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: M Wade
Batters: M Harvey, N Chaudhary, T Ward
All-rounders: C Jordan, J Overton, M Short, L Scott, M Owen
Bowlers: H Ali, R Hossain

HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 28) Big Bash League T20 2025-26 Players to Avoid
- Adelaide Strikers batsman Jason Sangha scored only 43 runs at an average of 10.75 in this tournament.
- Harry Manenti performed underwhelmingly in his last outing and also bats very low down the order, so he should be avoided for this HUR vs STR Dream11 prediction today match.
| Players | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Jason Sangha | 7.5 credits |
| Harry Manenti | 6.0 credits |
HUR vs STR Weather Report & Pitch Report at Bellerive Oval
- The weather in Hobart is cool and partly cloudy. The chances of rain are very low at the match time, and the average temperature is around 22°C.
- Bellerive Oval, Hobart, is a small venue, and the short square boundaries offer scoring opportunities to the batsmen. 190 is an average first innings score at this stadium.
| Temperature | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 190 runs |
HUR vs STR Head-to-Head Record
Hurricanes are leading the HUR vs STR head-to-head rivalry by a margin of 11 victories. The Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers have played a total of 22 games in the BBL, with the Hobart Hurricanes winning 16 matches and the Adelaide Strikers winning five. One match ended without a result.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) | 16 |
| Adelaide Strikers (STR) | 5 |
| No Result | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis and experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news or work with insider news and will not be responsible for monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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