HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction, Match 28, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Hobart Hurricanes are set to face the Adelaide Strikers in the 28th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Friday, January 9.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 09 Jan 2026, 02:18 IST

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Preview

In the 28th game of the BBL 2025-26, Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) are set to face Adelaide Strikers (STR). The Hobart Hurricanes are performing well in this season so far, as they won five out of the seven games. They also won the previous match against the Sydney Thunder by 6 wickets. Tim Ward performed well for them in the last game and scored 90 runs off 49 balls, while Will Prestwidge took two wickets in the bowling department. 

On the other hand, the Adelaide Strikers are currently at 5th place in the points table as they won three games out of the six. In the last game, they won by 6 runs against the Sydney Thunder. Liam Scott played well and scored 49 runs in the last game, while Mackenzie Harvey and Jason Sangha also played well. While Jamie Overton did well in the bowling, taking three wickets.

Match Information

Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, Match 28

Big Bash League, 9 Jan 2026, Fri, 1:45 PM IST ,Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Clouds

16.4°C

59% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Hobart Hurricanes

W
L
W
W
W

Adelaide Strikers

W
L
W
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Nikhil Chaudhary

HUR - ALL-ROUNDER

263 Runs

8 Matches

2

Liam Scott

STR - all

262 Runs

7 Matches

3

211 Runs

8 Matches

4

Matthew Short

STR - ALL-ROUNDER

190 Runs

7 Matches

5

T Ward

HUR - bowl

176 Runs

6 Matches

6

Matthew Wade

HUR - wk

148 Runs

7 Matches

1

Mitchell Owen

HUR - all

205.97

8 Matches

2

Henry Thornton

STR - bowl

200.00

2 Matches

3

Matthew Wade

HUR - wk

182.72

7 Matches

4

Nikhil Chaudhary

HUR - ALL-ROUNDER

157.49

8 Matches

5

Liam Scott

STR - all

144.75

7 Matches

6

Chris Lynn

STR - bat

143.96

7 Matches

1

Nathan Ellis

HUR - bowl

12 Wkts

8 Matches

2

Jamie Overton

STR - all

11 Wkts

7 Matches

3

Rishad Hossain

HUR - BOWLER

11 Wkts

8 Matches

4

Lloyd Pope

STR - bowl

11 Wkts

7 Matches

5

Luke Wood

STR - BOWLER

8 Wkts

6 Matches

6

Hasan Ali

STR - bowl

7 Wkts

5 Matches

1

Tabraiz Shamsi

STR - bowl

6.13

2 Matches

2

Jamie Overton

STR - all

7.19

7 Matches

3

Billy Stanlake

HUR - BOWLER

7.57

2 Matches

4

Rishad Hossain

HUR - BOWLER

7.63

8 Matches

5

Hasan Ali

STR - bowl

7.79

5 Matches

6

Rehan Ahmed

HUR - ALL-ROUNDER

7.79

8 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes

BR McDermott, MS Wade (wk), Mitchell Owen, R Ahmed, N Chaudhary, Rishad Hossain, Nathan Ellis (C), CJ Jordan, Riley Meredith, T Ward, Will Prestwidge

Bench : J Weatherald, Iain Carlisle, Billy Stanlake, Tim David, M Wright, BJ Webster, JM Bird, M Bean, Hugo Burdon

Adelaide Strikers

Jason Sangha, MW Short (C), J Overton, CA Lynn, Liam Scott, Hasan Ali, MW Harvey (wk), L Pope, L Wood, J Wadia, H Manenti

Bench : AT Carey, HJ Nielsen, TM Head, Thomas Kelly, AI Ross, CJ Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Henry Thornton, Tom Straker, T Shamsi

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, generally offered good conditions for batting. However, in the first Power Play, the fast bowlers will get good bounce and movement with the new ball, due to which the batters may find it difficult to play shots. But once settled, it will be easy for the batsmen to score runs on this surface. Spinners will also get help from the surface in the middle overs.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

70%

Batting Pitch

165

Average Score

30%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Mitchell Owen HUR | ALL

Mitchell Owen is an excellent top-order batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he scored 45 runs in the last games. He is definitely a key player for Hobart in this season.

9
VC

Matthew Short STR | ALL-ROUNDER

Matthew Short is currently performing well for the Strikers. Moreover, he scored 351 runs in the last 9 games. He has the ability to perform well with the bat and ball.

8

Nikhil Chaudhary HUR | ALL-ROUNDER

Nikhil Chaudhary is an excellent all-rounder; he delivered match-winning performances with the bat and ball in the previous season. Moreover, he scored 29 runs off 14 balls in the last game against Thunder.

7.5

Lloyd Pope STR | BOWL

Lloyd Pope is currently in excellent form. Moreover, he also took two wickets in the previous game against the Sydney Thunder. He will definitely be a key player for the Adelaide Strikers.

7.5

T Ward HUR | BOWL

Tim Ward is an excellent top-order batter. He is currently in excellent form. Moreover, he scored 90 runs in the previous game against the Sydney Thunder.

8

Liam Scott STR | ALL

Liam Scott is an excellent middle-order batter. He has delivered many match-winning performances with the bat. Moreover, he scored 174 runs and took three wickets as well in the last 6 games.

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8

Harry Manenti

STR | BAT

6.5

Harry Nielsen

STR | WK

Last Updated On - Jan 8 2026 2:18 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

HUR

7 : 4

STR

Credits Left
10/100

Mega League
Ben McDermott

8.5

Matthew Wade

8.5

Nikhil Chaudhary
VC

8

T Ward

7.5

Mitchell Owen

8.5

Liam Scott

8

Jamie Overton

9

Matthew Short
C

9

Chris Jordan

9

Lloyd Pope

7.5

Rishad Hossain

6.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

HUR

5 : 6

STR

Credits Left
10.5/100

Head To Head
Ben McDermott

8.5

Jason Sangha

7.5

Nikhil Chaudhary

8

T Ward

7.5

Mitchell Owen
C

8.5

Liam Scott

8

Jamie Overton
VC

9

Matthew Short

9

Lloyd Pope

7.5

Luke Wood

8.5

Will Prestwidge

7.5

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