In the third match of the BBL 2025-2026, Hobart Hurricanes, the defending champions, will take on Sydney Thunder at Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
The Hurricanes will look to continue their last season’s triumph, beating the Thunder in the final, while the Thunder will look to start the season with an impactful win and avenge that loss.
The hurricane’s side is said to be at full strength in this match; on the other hand, Thunder has to deal with some replacements due to ongoing player injuries. Lets take a look at the full match preview in this blog.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Match Preview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunders |
| Date | 16 December 2025 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart. |
| Tournament | Big Bash League 2025–26 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Pitches on the ground often proved slow. Pacers get some early seam movement, but the pitch settles quickly and becomes better for batting as the game goes on. |
| Average score | The average first-innings score here is 149, with totals above 150 considered competitive |
| Favors | Fast bowlers with the new ball, while spinners get limited turn and rely on variations. |
| Surface | Slow in pace early, then gradually flatten out |
| Toss factor | Toss doesn’t dictate the match here, but teams prefer to bowl here to exploit early seam. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20–22 °C, easing into the mid-teens in the evening. |
| Humidity | Will be moderate to relatively high, around 60%-75% |
| Wind speed | Medium ranging from 15-20 km/h |
| Rain Chance | No rain expected |
| Dew factor | With rising humidity in the evening, dew can be expected at night. |
Toss Prediction
Toss doesn’t dictate the outcome of the match at this venue, as out of 21 games, the team batting first has won 9 times, and the team bowling first has won 11 times, not much of a difference. Although most teams prefer bowling first, taking advantage of early seam moment and dew in the second innings.
Injury Update
The Hurricanes squad is said to be in full strength, while the Thunder are left with a blow to deal with. Skipper David Warner is ruled out due to injury, and Chris Green will lead the side in his absence.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Match Squad
Hobart Hurricanes: Rehan Ahmed, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Will Prestwidge, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Tim Ward, Mac Wright
Sydney Thunder: Chris Green (c), Charlie Anderson, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Matt Gilkes, Ryan Hadley, Shadab Khan, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley
Dream 11 Team For HUR vs THU
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Records
The Hobart Hurricanes hold the advantage in this rivalry, with 14 wins in 22 encounters and a 64% win percentage against the Sydney Thunder.
Last Five Matches
- Hobart Hurricanes won by 7 wickets against Sydney Thunder, Bellerive Oval, Hobart, 27 Jan 2025
- Hobart Hurricanes won by 6 wickets against Sydney Thunder, Bellerive Oval, Hobart, 10 Jan 2025
- Hobart Hurricanes won by 7 wickets against Sydney Thunder, Bellerive Oval, Hobart, 01 Jan 2024
- Hobart Hurricanes won by 5 wickets against Sydney Thunder, Bellerive Oval, Hobart, 15 Jan 2023
- Sydney Thunder won by 62 runs against Hobart Hurricanes, Albury, 31 Dec 2022
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Tim David (Hobart Huricanes) | Powerful hitter with a strike rate of 157.67 |
| Chris Green (Sydney Thunder) | Senior all-round contributor and death-bowling option, a seasoned Thunder all-rounder with excellent bowling figures and helpful batting contributions |
| Mitchell Owen (Hobart Hurricanes) | Destructive opening batter with 452 runs in 11 matches and an average of 45.20. |
| Daniel Sams (Sydney Thunders) | All-rounder with 883 runs and 116 wickets. |
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