HUR vs STR Today Dream11 Prediction, Match 24, BBL 2024-25 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Squad, and Pitch Report

Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers will face each other in the 24th Big Bash League 2024-25 match. Bellerive Oval, Hobart, will host the game on January 5, 2025.

HUR vs STR Match Preview

Hobart Hurricanes will face Adelaide Strikers in the 24th Big Bash League 2024-25 match. Bellerive Oval, Hobart, will host the game on January 5, 2025.

Hobart Hurricanes: Hobart looks in form in their last three matches, after collapsing in the first match against Melbourne Renegades. They won their fourth match against the Sydney Sixers. Winning the toss, they elected to bat and scored 161 runs. In the batting line-up, Nikhil Chowdhury played a brilliant match-winning knock.

He scored 42 runs in 31 balls. Mitchell Owen and Ben McDermott also played well and scored 33 and 34 runs, respectively. In their bowling department, Chris Jordan took 3 wickets, while Billy Stanlake and Waqar Salamkheil took two wickets each. Hobart Hurricanes have played four matches and have won 3. They are currently in 4th position in the points table.

Adelaide Strikers: Adelaide Strikers started their BBL 2024-25 season with a loss against Sydney Thunder. Strikers played 6 matches this season, and they have just won two matches till now. In their last match, they won by 5 wickets against Melbourne Renegades, where they bowled first and got a target of 143 runs.

Chris Lynn played very well and scored 88 runs in 51 balls. In the bowling department, Henry Thornton took 3 wickets, while Lloyd Pope and Jamie Overton took 2 wickets each. Adelaide is currently in 7th place on the points table.

Pitch Report

• Pitch:
• Flat Pitch
• Batting Condition:
• Average 
• Pace Bowling:
• Average
• Spin Bowling:
• Average 

Past Performance Stats at the Venue

• The average 1st innings score at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, in T20 matches is 166 runs, and the batting second average score is 153 runs. This shows that the batting conditions at this venue are good. 

Weather Report

• Cloudy Day
• Rain Chance – 17 %
• Humidity – 87 %
• Wind – 9 kph

HUR vs STR Toss Prediction

Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch

• On this ground, we showed good competition with the bat and ball. There is not much difference between batting first and second. In 52% of matches, the team batting first wins. While in 40% of the matches, toss-winning teams choose to bat first. Winning the toss and being elected to bat is a strategic advantage for teams.

Teams

Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis(C), Caleb Jewell, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope (wk), Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Matthew Wade, Jake Doran, Charlie Wakim, Macalister Wright, Marcus Bean, Peter Hatzoglou, Iain Carlisle, Paddy Dooley, Rishad Hossain

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short(C), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Liam Scott, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Tom Banton, Tom Alsop, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja, Daniel Drew, Jack Wood, Michael Neser, Callum Vidler, Jack Wildermuth, Spencer Johnson, Tom Straker

HUR vs STR Head-to-Head Record

HUR vs STR Head-to-Head Records

Total H2H Match – 23

Hobart Hurricanes Won – 9

Adelaide strikers Won Won – 14

Team Form (Recent 5 Matches)

Hobart Hurricanes: W, W, W, L, W, 

Adelaide Strikers: W, L, L, L, W, 

Probable Playing 11

Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis(C), Caleb Jewell, Mitc

hell Owen, Shai Hope (wk), Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil,

Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short(C), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Liam Scott, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope,

Player Stats of Both Teams

Most Runs in this season

Mitchell Owen| HBH:- Inns: 4, Runs: 152, Avg: 50.66

D’arcy Short | STR:- Inns:5, Runs: 151, Avg: 30.20

Chris Lynn | STR:- Inns: 5, Runs: 134, Avg: 26.80

Jamie Overton| STR:- Inns: 6, Runs: 129, Avg: 129

Most Wickets in this season

Henry Thornton | STR:- Match: 6, Wkts: 10, Avg: 18.80

Jamie Overton | STR:- Match: 6, Wkts: 9, Avg: 20.88

Lloyd Pope | STR:– Match: 6, Wkts: 9, Avg: 20.11

Chris Jordan | HBH:– Match: 4, Wkts: 5, Avg: 18.60

Must Picks for HUR vs STR Match

Top wicket-keepers to pick

Ben McDermott | WK | HBH: The right-handed batter has an impressive record in the BBL; he has batted in 95 innings of the BBL, in which he has scored 2,703 runs with an excellent strike rate of 138. In his last match in the BBL, he scored 34 runs against the Sydney Sixers. So, he became a must-pick for this match.

Ollie Pope | WK | STR: The 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has played a total of 66 T20 matches, in which he has scored 1,408 runs. Recently, he played two 30+ innings out of the four. Having him on your side would help you earn more fantasy points.

Top Batters to Pick

Chris Lynn | BAT | STR: Lynn played 125 BBL matches and scored 3,859 runs. In his last match against the Melbourne Renegades, he scored a brilliant knock of 88 runs off 51 balls with a strike rate of 173. Having him on your side would help you earn more fantasy points.

Alex Ross| BAT | STR: Currently, Ross is in suitable form. In this league, has played 108 matches and scored 2031 runs with a good strike rate of 128. He is a good choice to pick for this match.

Mitchell Owen| AR | HBH: Owen has played 17 BBL matches and scored 231 runs. Recently, he scored a brilliant hundred. In the last match against the Sydney Sixers, he scored 33 runs. He will surely help you gain some important fantasy points.

Top All-Rounders to Pick

Jamie Overton | AR | STR: In his brief career in the  BBL, he showed his skills and ability to win matches one-handed. Jamie has amassed 465 runs in 15 BBL matches and has also taken 23 wickets. In the last match against the Renegades, he took two wickets. He is in excellent form in the current BBL season. He should be on your fantasy team.

Mathew Short | AR | STR: Short played 79 innings of BBL, where he scored 2,033 runs and also took 32 wickets in 58 innings. In the last match against Hobart, he scored 52 runs and took one wicket. He is also a good pick for the fantasy team.

Top Bowlers to Pick

Chris Jordan | BOW | HBH: The right-arm pacer has picked 50 wickets in 48 T20 BBL matches. He has gained enough experience playing in the BBL and domestic cricket. He took 3 wickets in his last match against the Sydney Sixers. Having him on your side will increase your chances of winning.

Lloyd Pope | BOW | STR: The leg-break googly bowler has played 36 T20 BBL matches in which he has picked 41 wickets. In all six matches this season, he picked at least one wicket in five matches. His inclusion in your fantasy side will increase your chances of winning as well.

Avoidable Players

Liam Scott, Tim David 

Captain & Vice-Captain

Captain

Jamie Overton, Mitchell Owen 

Vice Captain

Chris Lynn, Henry Thornton 

HUR vs STR Today Match Prediction

• Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: Hobart Hurricanes (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 45-65
• HUR Total: 150-170
• Match Winner: Hobart Hurricanes

• Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: Adelaide  Strikers (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 50-70
• STR Total: 155-175
• Match Winner: Adelaide  Strikers 

Who Will Win Today’s HUR vs STR Cricket Match?

Adelaide  Strikers won more matches in their head-to-head clash with the Hurricanes. But Hobart has won four games out of five this season, while Adelaide won just two. Both teams are well aware of the conditions at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart, and they have players who can exploit them excellently. Based on these factors, we predict a Hobart Hurricanes victory.

Dream11 Team For This Match

Head to Head\Small League

Grand League\Mega League

Disclaimer

The author created this team based on his knowledge, analysis, and judgment. While selecting your team, note the points mentioned and make your own decision.