HUR vs THU Dream11 Prediction, Match 3, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Hobart Hurricanes are set to face the Sydney Thunder in the 3rd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Tuesday, December 16.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 16 Dec 2025, 13:47 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the third game of the BBL 2025-26, Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) are set to face Sydney Thunder (THU). Both sides are the finalists from the previous season of the BBL. Last year was fantastic for the Hobart Hurricanes. They played brilliantly throughout the tournament and secured a top place in the point table after winning 7 out of the 10 games in the group stage. Moreover, the Hurricanes won the final by 7 wickets against the Sydney Thunder. They will definitely try their best to defend the title this season.

On the other hand, the Sydney Thunder had a great last year. They won five out of 10 matches in the group stage to finish third in the points table. They then won both their consecutive knockout matches to make it to the finals, but they lost the final match by seven wickets. However, this year they will try their best to win the title.

Match Information

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, Match 3

Big Bash League, 16 Dec 2025, Tue, 1:45 PM IST ,Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Clouds

12.5°C

90% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Hobart Hurricanes

L
L
L
W
W

Sydney Thunder

L
W
W
NR
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Cameron Bancroft

THU - wk

61 Runs

1 Match

2

Nikhil Chaudhary

HUR - ALL-ROUNDER

41 Runs

1 Match

3

Ben McDermott

HUR - wk

38 Runs

1 Match

4

Shadab Khan

THU - all

34 Runs

1 Match

5

Mitchell Owen

HUR - all

32 Runs

1 Match

6

Sam Konstas

THU - all

28 Runs

1 Match

1

Chris Green

THU - bowl

400.00

1 Match

2

Matthew Gilkes

THU - wk

285.71

1 Match

3

Mitchell Owen

HUR - all

228.57

1 Match

4

Matthew Wade

HUR - wk

214.29

1 Match

5

Daniel Sams

THU - ALL-ROUNDER

209.09

1 Match

6

Tim David

HUR - bat

188.89

1 Match

1

Billy Stanlake

HUR - BOWLER

3 Wkts

1 Match

2

Chris Jordan

HUR - bowl

2 Wkts

1 Match

3

Tanveer Sangha

THU - bowl

1 Wkts

1 Match

4

Chris Green

THU - bowl

1 Wkts

1 Match

5

Nathan Ellis

HUR - bowl

1 Wkts

1 Match

6

Daniel Sams

THU - ALL-ROUNDER

1 Wkts

1 Match

1

Tanveer Sangha

THU - bowl

5.67

1 Match

2

Billy Stanlake

HUR - BOWLER

8.50

1 Match

3

Chris Green

THU - bowl

8.80

1 Match

4

Chris Jordan

HUR - bowl

9.00

1 Match

5

Nathan Ellis

HUR - bowl

9.75

1 Match

6

Daniel Sams

THU - ALL-ROUNDER

10.33

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes

BR McDermott, MS Wade (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, R Ahmed, N Chaudhary, Nathan Ellis (C), CJ Jordan, Riley Meredith, T Ward

Bench : J Weatherald, Iain Carlisle, Billy Stanlake, Rishad Hossain, M Wright, BJ Webster, Will Prestwidge, JM Bird, M Bean

Sydney Thunder

Sam Billings (wk), David Warner (C), S Konstas, CT Bancroft, Chris Green, DR Sams, N McAndrew, SH Khan, WA Agar, Tanveer Sangha, RJW Topley

Bench : M Gilkes, Oliver Davies, Blake Nikitaras, AP O’Connor, TD Andrews, LH Ferguson, R Hadley, Nic Maddinson, Charlie Anderson

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 middle overs.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

158

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Mitchell Owen HUR | ALL

Mitchell Owen performed brilliantly in the previous season and became the highest run scorer. He scored a brilliant hundred in the final match to help Hobart to win the title. Moreover, he scored 452 runs in the last 11 games.

9
VC

David Warner THU | BAT

Warner was the second-highest run scorer in the previous season. He has scored 405 runs in the 12 games. His form will definitely impact the team's performance this season.

8

Nikhil Chaudhary HUR | ALL-ROUNDER

Nikhil Chaudhary is an excellent all-rounder; he can deliver match-winning performances with the bat and ball. Moreover, he scored 232 runs and took 4 wickets in the last season.

8.5

Sam Billings THU | WK

Billings also performed well in the last season. Moreover, he scored 272 runs in the 12 games. He can definitely surprise his opponents with good performances.

8.5

Riley Meredith HUR | BOWLER

Meredith is currently in excellent form. Moreover, he was also the third highest wicket-taker last season with 16 wickets in 10 matches with an economy of 8.52. He will definitely be a key player for Hobart.

8.5

Wes Agar THU | BOWL

Wes Agar is in excellent form. He has taken 11 wickets in the last 8 matches at an economy rate of 10.24. He has performed well in many crucial matches in the last season.

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8.5

Rehan Ahmed

HUR | ALL-ROUNDER

6.5

Rishad Hossain

HUR | BOWLER

Last Updated On - Dec 16 2025 1:47 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

HUR

5 : 6

THU

Credits Left
10/100

Mega League
Sam Billings

8.5

Matthew Wade

8.5

David Warner
C

9

Tim David

7

Mitchell Owen

8.5

Sam Konstas

8.5

Nathan McAndrew

6.5

Shadab Khan

8.5

Nikhil Chaudhary
VC

8

Wes Agar

8.5

Riley Meredith

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

HUR

5 : 6

THU

Credits Left
12/100

Head To Head
Sam Billings

8.5

David Warner

9

Tim David

7

Mitchell Owen
C

8.5

Nathan McAndrew

6.5

Nikhil Chaudhary

8

Daniel Sams

8.5

Tanveer Sangha

8

Nathan Ellis

7

Wes Agar

8.5

Riley Meredith
VC

8.5

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