Sydney
Sydney Showground Stadium
175
47
20
Thunder
THU
205/4 (20.0)
Hurricanes chose to BOWL
Hurricanes
HUR
207/4 (17.5)
Hurricanes won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBL 2025–26: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Injury Updates & Live Streaming

Published on Jan 02, 2026

Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBL 2025–26: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Injury Updates & Live Streaming

The Big Bash League 2025-26 rolls on with a high-stakes clash at the Sydney Showground Stadium, where Sydney Thunder face Hobart Hurricanes in a must-win encounter for the home side. Thunder are under pressure after losing four of their last five matches, while the Hurricanes arrive with confidence, having won fore of their previous six games and holding a strong head-to-head advantage.

With playoff qualification scenarios starting to take shape, this THU vs HUR fixture carries major importance for fantasy players and fans alike. Venue trends at Sydney Showground strongly favor fast bowlers and bowling all-rounders, making team balance and player roles crucial for Mega League success.

Match Details

  • Match: Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes (BBL T20)
  • Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
  • Date & Time: 03 January 2026, 1:45 PM (IST)

Pitch Report - Sydney Showground Stadium

Sydney Showground has produced competitive but bowler-friendly games this season.

  • Average score (last 5 matches): 175 runs
  • Pacers wickets: 47
  • Spinners wickets: 20

Pitch Insight: The surface offers good bounce and carry, especially for seamers with the new ball and at the death. While batters can score freely once set, early movement often results in top-order wickets. Spinners must rely on variations, as the pitch does not offer consistent turn.

Weather Forecast

Sydney evenings in January are usually warm and humid.

  • Temperature: 22–25°C
  • Humidity: Around 75%
  • Rain: Low probability

Dew may play a role in the second innings, making chasing slightly easier as the ball skids on under lights.

Team Analysis & Form Guide

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR)

Hurricanes have dominated this rivalry, winning 7 of the last 10 meetings against Thunder. Their bowling attack has been the key difference.

  • Nathan Ellis: Outstanding at the death, 7 wickets in the series
  • Chris Jordan: Proven all-round value with wickets and late-order runs
  • Nikhil Chaudhary: Breakout batter with 180 runs at an impressive strike rate

Strength: Death bowling and middle-order stability

Sydney Thunder (THU)

Thunder are struggling for consistency but remain competitive due to their all-round depth.

  • Shadab Khan: Team MVP with 104 runs and 7 wickets, averaging 95 fantasy points
  • Daniel Sams: Reliable wicket-taker and lower-order hitter
  • Matthew Gilkes: Most consistent Thunder batter with 165 runs

Concern: Top-order instability and lack of early wickets

Injury Updates (BBL 2025-26)

  • Sydney Thunder: No major injury concerns reported as of now
  • Hobart Hurricanes: No confirmed injuries; full-strength squad expected

⚠️ Final playing XIs will be confirmed after the toss. Monitor official updates for last-minute changes.

Key Players to Watch

  • Shadab Khan (THU): 100% Dream Team appearance rate, elite all-round impact
  • Daniel Sams (THU): Bowls tough overs, high wicket potential
  • Nathan Ellis (HUR): Death-over specialist, fantasy must-pick
  • Nikhil Chaudhary (HUR): In career-best form, strong differential option
  • Matthew Gilkes (THU): Thunder’s most reliable run-scorer

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Safe Options:

  • Shadab Khan
  • Daniel Sams

Grand League / Risk Picks:

  • Nathan Ellis
  • Chris Jordan
  • Nikhil Chaudhary

Fantasy Winning Strategy - THU vs HUR

  1. Prioritize All-Rounders: Both teams rely heavily on multi-skill players
  2. Back Pacers: Fast bowlers have taken more than double the wickets of spinners here
  3. Death Over Specialists: Ellis, Sams, and Jordan are high-value picks
  4. Avoid Overloading Top-Order Batters: Early movement can cause quick collapses

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

  • Live Streaming: Available on JioHotstar
  • Live Telecast: Broadcast on Star Sports TV channels

Disclaimer

This analysis is based on recent performances, venue statistics, and publicly available information. Team combinations, injuries, and match conditions may change before the start of play. Fantasy sports involve risk please use your own judgment and follow official updates.

Big Bash League HUR vs THU players T20 past performance, current series performance, fantasy points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceFantasy SelectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
David WarnerTHUBATâś…416LHB415491339513536.59140.431191841LB200.612.850-202421864400149.198.845.27âś…125423400
Matthew WadeHURWKâś…279LHB24142530313026.64136.628646RM000-17144417979050622.891.371.54âś…10372508
Nathan EllisHURBOWLâś…186RHB86405254011.41110.99058RFM1852313.522.968.1316.974/6615562829740977.514.896.57âś…9470430
Shadab KhanTHUALLâś…328RHB2263935069118.74135.9912415LB3103523.623.887.5918.8145/281225954781047100778.9115.0310.012300-40
Rishad HossainHURBOWLâś…109RHB57174065310.15134.43156LBG1031273.221.058.1715.414/225256633358801062.562.764.5815160120
Chris JordanHURALLâś…396RHB23910123557317.06131.493277RFM3884163.427.28.6218.974/619958442243860774.47.2411.02184000
Sam BillingsTHUWKâś…351RHB33047683610624.15132.7335803000-248551258102040538.362.472.5âś…84828016
Rehan AhmedHURALLâś…96RHB741610525218.13124.492148LBG90833.228.458.122114/222353919533240339.032.493.212272210
Chris GreenTHUALLâś…279RHB1906820825017.06137.881226OB2762513.426.447.1722.175/3215653517635240828.471.421.991420088
Riley MeredithHURBOWLâś…150RHB271552104.3396.2906RF1502033.622.668.5115.954/93154221414601129.011.21.6917140100
Daniel SamsTHUALLâś…181RHB1483119649816.78151.077246LFM1772183.424.468.8716.585/307057336853760674.745.677.7âś…312524970
Nathan McAndrewTHUBOWLâś…109RHB72326143215.35158.24080RMF1081123.227.769.1118.246/2136452209114501060.031.142.32110-30
Ben McDermottHURWKâś…184RHB17525457112730.47135.3133562RM000-116560301165060466.784.564.8113221800
Wes AgarTHUBOWLâś…81RHB2610108156.75108010RF801003.324.199.115.944/61501124.211.231.83âś…11350310
Nikhil ChaudharyHURBATâś…48RHB4168457924.14137.84299LBG34162.436.757.2530.303/3615572362180060566.096.175.94âś…6675900
Matthew GilkesTHUWKâś…64LHB60411319320.19123.66144000-24569345165060273.8811.047.75192-200
Sam KonstasTHUBATâś…14RHB1402736319.5117.67337OB000-4547235125040362.994.515.32202-200
Nic MaddinsonTHUBATâś…144LHB1341124988720.3123.1112331SLA21131.720.157.4816.103/20570422.892.251.93âś…7504200
Mitchell OwenHURALLâś…75RHB656130510822.11180.995198RM4230227.69.8716.715/173254120556240173.7711.018.03âś…4988910
Will PrestwidgeHURALLâś…3LHB31232111.5121.0503RF343.123.259.961402/3400815.951.291.56âś…5800760
Tim WardHURBATâś…10LHB902009022.22136.05127000-2324744200230.031.992.57âś…217015400
Tom AndrewsTHUALLâś…7LHB41322710.6696.9604SLA722.9818.16002/2210915.060.941.241615038
Completed matches of Hobart Hurricanes
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
16 Dec - 01:45 PMHobartSydney ThunderTHUHobart HurricanesHUR180/6 (20.0)181/6 (19.5) Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
18 Dec - 01:45 PMMelbourneHobart HurricanesHURMelbourne StarsSTA158/9 (20.0)159/2 (16.0) Stars won by 8 wickets (with 24 balls remaining)
21 Dec - 01:45 PMGeelongMelbourne RenegadesRENHobart HurricanesHUR145/9 (20.0)149/3 (13.5) Hurricanes won by 7 wickets (with 37 balls remaining)
26 Dec - 03:45 PMPerthPerth ScorchersSCOHobart HurricanesHUR150/8 (20.0)153/6 (19.3) Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
29 Dec - 01:45 PMHobartMelbourne RenegadesRENHobart HurricanesHUR162/9 (20.0)163/6 (19.0) Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
01 Jan - 01:45 PMHobartPerth ScorchersSCOHobart HurricanesHUR229/3 (20.0)189/9 (20.0) Scorchers won by 40 runs
03 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney ThunderTHUHobart HurricanesHUR205/4 (20.0)207/4 (17.5) Hurricanes won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
09 Jan - 01:45 PMHobartHobart HurricanesHURAdelaide StrikersSTR178/6 (20.0)141/9 (20.0) Hurricanes won by 37 runs
14 Jan - 01:45 PMHobartBrisbane HeatHEAHobart HurricanesHUR160/8 (20.0)157/8 (20.0) Heat won by 3 runs
21 Jan - 02:00 PMHobartHobart HurricanesHURMelbourne StarsSTA114/5 (10.0)81/4 (7.0) Hurricanes won by 3 runs (DLS method)
23 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXHobart HurricanesHUR198/8 (20.0)141/10 (17.2) Sixers won by 57 runs
Completed matches of Sydney Thunder
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
16 Dec - 01:45 PMHobartSydney ThunderTHUHobart HurricanesHUR180/6 (20.0)181/6 (19.5) Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
20 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXSydney ThunderTHU198/5 (20.0)151/10 (19.1) Sixers won by 47 runs
22 Dec - 01:45 PMCanberraSydney ThunderTHUBrisbane HeatHEA193/4 (20.0)159/6 (20.0) Thunder won by 34 runs
28 Dec - 01:45 PMCanberraSydney ThunderTHUMelbourne StarsSTA128/10 (20.0)132/1 (14.0) Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)
30 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneyPerth ScorchersSCOSydney ThunderTHU202/8 (20.0)131/10 (17.3) Scorchers won by 71 runs
03 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney ThunderTHUHobart HurricanesHUR205/4 (20.0)207/4 (17.5) Hurricanes won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
06 Jan - 01:45 PMAdelaideAdelaide StrikersSTRSydney ThunderTHU165/8 (20.0)159/7 (20.0) Strikers won by 6 runs
10 Jan - 10:30 AMBrisbaneSydney ThunderTHUBrisbane HeatHEA180/6 (20.0)183/3 (16.2) Heat won by 7 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
12 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneyMelbourne RenegadesRENSydney ThunderTHU170/8 (20.0)140/6 (15.2) Thunder won by 4 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) (DLS method)
16 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney ThunderTHUSydney SixersSIX189/6 (20.0)191/5 (17.2) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Sydney Showground Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
20 Dec - 01:45 PMSydney SixersSIXSydney ThunderTHU198/5 (20.0)151/10 (19.1) Sixers won by 47 runs
30 Dec - 01:45 PMPerth ScorchersSCOSydney ThunderTHU202/8 (20.0)131/10 (17.3) Scorchers won by 71 runs
03 Jan - 01:45 PMSydney ThunderTHUHobart HurricanesHUR205/4 (20.0)207/4 (17.5) Hurricanes won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
12 Jan - 01:45 PMMelbourne RenegadesRENSydney ThunderTHU170/8 (20.0)140/6 (15.2) Thunder won by 4 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) (DLS method)
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