Get the best HUR vs THU match 3 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 3rd encounter of BBL 2025. Expert examination and more with Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder.
HUR vs THU Match 3 Prediction
Hobart Hurricanes face Sydney Thunder today at Bellerive Oval on December 16. Hurricanes enter as defending champions with a balanced squad ready to roll. This HUR vs THU prediction gives Hurricanes 54% winning chances while Thunder get 46%.
Thunder finished third last season but lost to Hurricanes in the finals. They want revenge badly and have prepared well for this rematch today.
Both teams look to start their BBL 2025 campaign strongly with a statement win. Hurricanes hold the edge based on home advantage and championship experience here.
Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Bellerive Oval’s pitch makes early batting tough for most stroke-makers initially. However, the surface offers true bounce after the powerplay, helping batsmen score freely. Fast bowlers rule with the new ball extracting movement and bounce early.
Batsmen need patience to settle before launching attacks in the middle overs here. Your Dream11 playing XI should include opening bowlers who can strike early. BBL 2025 fantasy cricket tips suggest picking middle-order batsmen who handle pace bowling smartly today.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 22
Hobart Hurricanes: 14
Sydney Thunder: 8
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Playing XI
Mitchell Owen
Macalister Wright
Nikhil Chaudhary
Ben McDermott
Tim David
Matthew Wade
Rehan Ahmed
Chris Jordan
Nathan Ellis (c)
Riley Meredith
Rishad Hossain
Sydney Thunder (THU) Playing XI
Matthew Gilkes
Sam Konstas
Cameron Bancroft
Ollie Davies
Sam Billings
Chris Green (c)
Nathan McAndrew
Ryan Hadley
Reece Topley
Tanveer Sangha
Tom Andrews
HUR vs THU Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Ben McDermott, Sam Billings
Batsmen: Tim David, Sam Konstas (vc), Cameron Bancroft
All-rounders: Mitchell Owen (c), Rehan Ahmed
Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha
Captain Choices for the Dream11
- Mitchell Owen attacks fearlessly making him a perfect fantasy captain choices option today
- Sam Konstas plays aggressive cricket ideal for doubling your points
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Preview: Players to Avoid
- David Warner is ruled out of the BBL 2025 opening match completely
- Tim Ward may not make the playing XI for the contest
This HUR vs THU Prediction suggests exciting content for the BBL 2025 season. A toss win and pitch will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests HUR have 54% chances to win and 48% for THU.
