BBL 2025-26: Match 28, HUR vs STR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers?

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) are all set to face Adelaide Strikers (STR) in Match No. 28 of the BBL 2025-26 at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Friday, January 09.

Hurricanes have had an exceptional season so far as they hold the pole position in the standings with 10 points. In seven games played, the team has managed to win five games and has a positive Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.187. They will be entering this contest on the back of a win over the Sydney Thunder.

Meanwhile, Matthew Short's Adelaide has had a mediocre campaign so far. In six games played, they secured a win on three occasions and hold the fifth position in the tally with a positive NRR of 0.016. They are also coming off a win and will be hoping to build on that.

HUR vs STR Match Details

Bellerive Oval, Hobart Pitch Report

Traditionally, the Bellerive Oval pitch hasn't been the easiest of surfaces for batters to bat on. However, the pitch is generally seen to favor batters outside the power play due to its true bounce. The Pacers will dominate with the new ball, and batters will settle after the power play.

HUR vs STR Head-to-Head Record in T20s

HUR vs STR Predicted Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR):

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 (STR):

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

HUR vs STR Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter — Nikhil Chaudhary

With 240 runs in seven matches, Hurricanes' Nikhil Chaudhary could be the best batter of match 28 of BBL 2025-26. He seems to have found his form back with the bat and would be looking to continue being in his best form in the upcoming contest.

Probable Best Bowler — Nathan Ellis

Hobart's skipper, Nathan Ellis, could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against the Adelaide-based team. In seven games, the pacer has bagged 10 wickets at an average of 26.10 and an economy of 9.66. He will be looking to return to the field and bowl yet another exceptional spell for his team.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match