HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction, Match 28, BBL Fantasy Cricket

 For the Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) vs. Adelaide Strikers (STR) Big Bash League match on January 9, 2026, here are 5 Dream11 team combinations ranging from safe to high-risk differential picks.

Match Details

                                       

Venue: Bellerive Oval (Ninja Stadium), Hobart.

Pitch Report: Traditionally favors pacers with good bounce. Chasing has been a successful strategy here recently.

Key Players: Matthew Short, Jamie Overton, Ben McDermott, and Nathan Ellis.

Team 1: Balanced & Safe (Small Leagues)

Focus on consistent performers and all-rounders.

WK: Ben McDermott

BAT: Chris Lynn, Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary

ALL: Matthew Short (C), Jamie Overton (VC), Chris Jordan, Liam Scott

BOWL: Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Lloyd Pope

Team 2: HUR Dominant (Home Advantage)

Backing Hobart to win comfortably at home.

WK: Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade

BAT: Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary

ALL: Chris Jordan (C), Matthew Short, Mitchell Owen

BOWL: Nathan Ellis (VC), Riley Meredith, Rishad Hossain, Luke Wood

                                

Team 3: STR All-Rounder Heavy

Leveraging Adelaide’s strong all-rounder core.

WK: Mackenzie Harvey

BAT: Chris Lynn, Tim Ward

ALL: Matthew Short (VC), Jamie Overton (C), Liam Scott, Chris Jordan

BOWL: Lloyd Pope, Nathan Ellis, Tabraiz Shamsi, Riley Meredith

Team 4: Mega Grand League (Differential)

Focus on low-selected players who can explode.

WK: Matthew Wade

BAT: Tim Ward (C), Alex Ross, Jason Sangha

ALL: Liam Scott (VC), Mitchell Owen, Rehan Ahmed

BOWL: Tabraiz Shamsi, Billy Stanlake, Luke Wood, Riley Meredith

Team 5: Bowling Friendly (Low Scoring)

In case the pitch offers extra movement for the pacers.

WK: Ben McDermott

BAT: Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Lynn

ALL: Matthew Short, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan

BOWL: Nathan Ellis (C), Riley Meredith (VC), Lloyd Pope, Tabraiz Shamsi, Luke Wood

Quick Tips for Your Own Adjustments:

Captaincy: Matthew Short is the "default" choice because he opens both batting and often bowling.

Toss Factor: If Hobart bowls first, prioritize Nathan Ellis and Riley Meredith as they are lethal at the death.

Differential Pick: Nikhil Chaudhary and Liam Scott have been high-value "under-the-radar" players this season.