HUR vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Big Bash League T20 2025-26, Match 3

Hobart Hurricanes will take on Sydney Thunder in the 3rd match of the Big Bash League T20 2025-26 at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on 16th December. The Hobart Hurricanes team will be led by Nathan Ellis, and the Sydney Thunder will be led by Chris Green.

With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, HUR vs THU, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best HUR vs THU today Dream11 team prediction.

HUR vs THU Match Preview

Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder will clash in the upcoming BBL fixture on Tuesday. David Warner will captain the Sydney Thunder side for this season, while Sam Billings, Shadab Khan, Lockie Ferguson and Reece Topley will be the overseas players. They have a balanced squad with some young guns like Sam Konstas, who will be keen to do well.

On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes, who are the defending champions, will look to have yet another successful season. Hurricanes have retained most of their squad from last year and have made some new additions to the team as well. They look strong as ever and will look to continue their previous season's form. This promises to be a closely fought game between these two sides.

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Match Details

HUR vs THU Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Hobart Hurricanes opening batsman Mitchell Owen was the top scorer for the team in their last match of the previous season. He scored 108 runs off just 42 balls, including 6 fours and 11 sixes. He is an excellent candidate for the HUR vs THU Dream11 prediction for today's match.
• Right-arm medium-fast bowler Nathan Ellis was the leading wicket-taker for the Hobart Hurricanes in their last match. He took three wickets in his spell. According to our HUR vs THU Dream11 prediction for today, he is expected to be a major player.
• Sydney Thunder opening batsman David Warner was the standout player for the Sydney Thunder as he scored 48 runs off 32 balls in their last match. He is a top choice for the HUR vs THU Dream11 team prediction.
• Right-arm legbreak bowler Tanveer Sangha was the top wicket-taker for the Sydney Thunder with two wickets at an economy rate of 10. Our prediction for the HUR vs THU Dream11 match today indicates that he will play an important role.

HUR vs THU Injury Update Today

Sydney Thunder captain and one of the best batsmen in the world, David Warner, has been ruled out of the season opener with an injury, leaving captaincy duties to veteran Chris Green.

HUR vs THU Toss Prediction

We expect Sydney Thunder captain Chris Green to win the toss and may opt to bowl first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bowls first on this ground.

Record of Chasing Teams at Bellerive Oval

The chasing record at Bellerive Oval is good. The team chasing the score has won 12 times in the 23 matches played at this venue in the T20 format, while the team batting first has won ten games.

HUR vs THU Probable Playing 11

HUR vs THU are both looking to play with their best possible playing XI, as this is a new tournament, and all teams will need some time to find their best playing XI. So we expect HUR vs THU to try to balance their squads with both young and experienced players.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• This is going to be the first match of both teams, so we do not have any previous match records. The data regarding the highest run scorers and highest wicket takers for this match is not available.
• However, both teams possess some of the top players who can be crucial for the upcoming match. Here are the expected highest run-scorers and wicket-takers for this match.

HUR vs THU Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• For this match, Mitch Owen and Sam Konstas emerged as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
• For vice-captaincy choices, Tim David and Shadab Khan are the perfect choices for vice-captain. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this year.

Top Picks for HUR vs THU Dream11 Prediction

• One of the best wicket-keepers in the world, Sam Billings, has an excellent record in the shorter format, having scored 1430 runs in 58 BBL matches. Back him to do well.
• Pakistan cricketer, Shadab Khan, returns to the BBL, and the leg-spinning all-rounder will look to contribute with both bat and ball. He will be a top pick.

Budget Picks for HUR vs THU Dream11 Prediction

• Mitch Owen is an aggressive batter and has scored 531 runs in 24 matches at a strike rate of more than 180.
• Tim David has been in terrific form, having scored 1596 runs in his T20I career at a strike rate of 168. He will be a budget pick.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keeper: M Wade
Batters: C Bancroft, T David, S Konstas
All-rounders: C Jordan, C Green, S Khan, N Chaudhary, M Owen
Bowlers: N McAndrew, N Ellis

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keeper: B McDermott

Batters:O Davies, T David, S Konstas

All-rounders: C Jordan, S Khan, M Owen, D Sams

Bowlers: N Ellis, R Meredith, T Sangha

HUR vs THU Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 3) Big Bash League T20 2025-26 Players to Avoid

• Iain Carlisle struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last few games and can be avoided for this match.
• Ryan Hadley has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last few games, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match in your HUR vs THU Dream11 today team prediction.

HUR vs THU Weather & Pitch Report at Bellerive Oval

• The weather in Hobart for the 3rd match of the Big Bash League T20 2025-26 is expected to be sunny. There is no chance of rain, with the temperature around 15°C.
• The surface at Bellerive Oval is one of the best pitches for batting, with very little spin or swing on offer. Shorter Square boundaries mean plenty of runs will be on offer for both teams. The average first-innings score at this venue is 170 runs.

HUR vs THU Head-to-Head Records

Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder have played against each other 10 times in the last five years, and Hobart Hurricanes have come out as the winners six times, while Sydney Thunder have managed to win four matches.

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