BBL 2025: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers 28th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between HH vs AS T20 match?

Adelaide Strikers will clash against Hobart Hurricanes in the 28th match of the Men's Big Bash League 2025 campaign. The game is scheduled to take place at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Friday, 9th January. While the Hurricanes aim to stay on top, the Strikers will look to make their place in the top four.

Hobart Hurricanes

The Hobart Hurricanes started their title defense with a bang, beating the Sydney Thunder by 4 wickets. Since then, they haven't looked back, maintaining their winning momentum into the second half of the tournament and looking confident to defend their title this season. The Scorchers broke their winning streak of three matches recently, but they bounced back to pick up their fifth win of the tournament in their seven matches. They defeated the Sydney Thunder by 6 wickets in the last match while chasing a mammoth target of 206 runs, thanks to the stunning 90-run knock from Tim Ward. They are sitting atop the leaderboard with 10 points.

Adelaide Strikers

Adelaide Strikers have been rolling with some mixed performances in their Big Bash League 2025 tournament. They are coming into this match through the same trajectory in their recent matches, losing to the Scorchers before picking up a close 6-run victory against the Thunder last time out. While batting first, the Strikers posted 165 runs in their full overs. Liam Scott played a vital role with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 49 runs from just 32 balls. While coming to bowl, the Strikers looked determined to fetch the victory; they restricted the Thunder to just 159 runs in their innings. Jamie Overton once again rose to the occasion, taking three wickets to his name. With just 6 points from their 6 matches, they are sitting just outside the top four line.

HH vs AS Match Details

HH vs AS Pitch Report

The Hobart pitch generally has good bounce and carry early on. It helps fast bowlers with the new ball during the first part of the innings. Batting then becomes easier for those who spend time on the crease in the second half of the game. Spin can have a part in the middle overs, but pace is expected to be more important. A first-innings score of 165-175 is likely to be competitive.

HH vs AS Weather Report

The weather forecast indicates clear skies for the match day in Hobart, but there is 17% rain predicted in the latter half of the game. The temperatures are expected to range from 15°C to 20°C, and the humidity of around 62%. Under such conditions, a complete game can be played without interruptions.

HH vs AS Head-to-Head Records

HH vs AS 28th BBL Probable XI

• Hobart Hurricanes: Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (wk), Ben McDermott, Will Prestwidge, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith.

• Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), Chris Lynn, Jerrissis Wadia, Liam Scott, Mackenzie Harvey, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), Luke Wood, Hassan Ali, Harry Manenti, Lloyd Pope.

Players To Watch Out For In the HH vs AS 28th BBL Match

• Nikhil Chaudhary | HH: The right-arm batter will be one player to watch out for in this game. He is someone who has been performing brilliantly in the tournament this season, scoring 240 runs at an average of 40 and an impressive strike rate of 160. He can contribute with his part-time spin as well, having taken 9 wickets in his career so far. He has featured in 27 matches of the BBL so far and has scored 626 runs, including two half-centuries. 

• Lloyd Pope | HH: Lloyd Pope has been going well in this edition of the men's Big Bash League (BBL). The right-arm leg-break bowler has taken 10 wickets in 6 games at a strike rate of just 13 season, proving his worth during the middle overs. He has added 6 wickets in the last two matches. 

• Max Short | AS: The right-arm opener is the ideal batter to watch out for in this game. He is someone who has been performing brilliantly lately, contributing with his bowling and batting. He has played six games this season and has scored 188 runs, and has also taken four wickets. He will be a player to keep an eye on.

HH vs AS Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last 4 T20 matches played at this venue, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first on all four occasions.

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• In 57 men's T20 matches played at this venue so far, the team batting first has recorded 26 victories, while the team chasing has won in 31 matches. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first to get the maximum help.

HH vs AS Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: HH (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-42
• AS Total: 160-175
• Match Winner: Hobart Hurricanes

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: AS (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-45
• HH Total: 170-185
• Match Winner: Adelaide Strikers

Who will win today's HH vs AS 28th BBL T20 match?

With a better squad and an informed batting lineup, Hobart Hurricanes will start this match as a clear favourite to win. In the last face-off between these two teams, the Hurricanes had registered a convincing victory, while the Strikers will aim to avenge their loss. Moreover, this match will be played at their home ground, which makes their chances strong as well.