On December 16 at 11:15, Bellerive Oval - or “Ninja”, as local cricket fans call it - located in Hobart, Tasmania, will host the next match of the tournament between “Hobart HurriCanes” and “Sydney Thunder”. Another exciting match of the Twenty20 Big Bash League.
Teams Current Form
“Hobart HurriCanes” lost their last three games. They are preparing for their first league match. As the meeting progresses, it will become clear how well they prepared. “Sydney Thunder” played their last match almost a year ago - also against the “Hurricanes”. The team has been rebuilt and strengthened before the season. They want to take revenge for that defeat.
“Hobart HurriCanes” form
Head coach Adam Voges did not change the lineup for the upcoming match. He trusts his players and instead of rehearsing new combinations decided to focus training on stabilizing existing ones. Consistency is the most important factor. The team is determined to step onto their home field and win.
“Sydney Thunder” form
Team captain David Warner is motivating his teammates for the upcoming match. Head coach Trevor Bayliss remembers last year’s painful defeat and will try everything to outplay the opponent. The team is extremely inconsistent: they can deliver brilliant matches or set anti-records - like on December 16, 2022, when they scored only 15 runs in 5.5 overs.
Probable Lineups
“Hobart HurriCanes” lineup
Nathan Ellis (c), Tim David, Ben McDermott, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade, Jake Weatherald, Macalister Wright, Rehan Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Beau Webster, Jackson Bird, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake.
“Sydney Thunder” lineup
David Warner (c), Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Oliver Davies, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Blake Nikitaras, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Shadab Khan, Wes Agar, Lockie Ferguson, Ryan Hadley, Nathan McAndrew, Reece Topley.
Who will not play
No major injuries reported for either team as of December 15, 2025 (e.g., Shadab Khan is doubtful with a shoulder issue, Lockie Ferguson may be unavailable due to other commitments). Closer to the match, check the official club websites or BBL updates for confirmed player status and final playing XI.
Statistics for the Last 5 Matches
“Hobart Hurricanes” ended the 2024-25 season in their best form, winning the Qualifier, Challenger and the Final against Sydney Thunder. Their last 5 matches included 4 wins.
“Sydney Thunder” had a strong playoff run, winning the Knockout and Challenger to reach the Final, but lost the decider. Their last 5 matches featured 3 wins and 2 losses.
Head-to-Head Statistics
“Hobart HurriCanes” won 4 of the last 5 meetings, while “Sydney Thunder” won once.
Main prediction for the “Hobart HurriCanes” vs “Sydney Thunder” game
Hobart HurriCanes – Sydney Thunder: forecast on event 16 December 2025
Hobart HurriCanes Win
The teams know each other well. It will be interesting to see what conclusions they have drawn from past meetings. Our analysts favor “Hobart HurriCanes”, as the stronger team in both roster and play. The head-to-head history also supports the “Hurricanes”. Choose their victory on the official Batery betting website.
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Additional predictions
A good option is the total under 22.5
by selecting the bet “Team runs at fall of 1st wicket”. This is also likely. To win the bet, you must predict whether the team will score more or fewer runs than the indicated number by the time the first wicket falls (when the first batter is dismissed).
