BBL 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 28

Hobart Hurricanes will face the Adelaide Strikers in the 28th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Friday, January 9, at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The Hurricanes have won five out of seven matches so far and are in first place. The Strikers are in fifth place with three wins and three losses to their name.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 28 of the BBL 2025-26:

Hobart Hurricanes

Top Order: Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, and Nikhil Chaudhary

Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, and Nikhil Chaudhary will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Chaudhary is the leading run-scorer for the Hurricanes for the team with 240 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 160.

Middle Order: Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (wk), and Rehan Ahmed

Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (wk), and Rehan Ahmed are likely to be there in the middle order. McDermott is the second-highest run-scorer with 193 runs at a strike rate of 132.19.

Lower Middle Order: Chris Jordan and Will Prestwidge

Chris Jordan and Will Prestwidge are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Jordan has taken seven wickets in seven games at an average of 34.85.

Bowlers: Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, and Riley Meredith

Nathan Ellis, Rishad Hossain, and Riley Meredith could be the three bowlers for the team. Ellis is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 10 wickets in seven matches at an average of 26.10.

Adelaide Strikers

Top Order: Matthew Short (c), Chris Lynn, and Mackenzie Harvey (wk)

Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, and Mackenzie Harvey will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Short is the highest run-scorer for the team with 188 runs in six games at a strike rate of 130.55.

Middle Order: Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, and Harry Manenti

Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, and Harry Manenti are likely to be there in the middle order. Scott is the second-highest run-scorer for the team with 171 runs in six innings at an average of 42.75.

Lower Middle Order: Jamie Overton and Jerrssis Wadia

Jamie Overton and Jerrssis Wadia are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Overton is second-highest wicket-taker for the team with nine wickets at an average of 15.33.

Bowlers: Luke Wood, Hasan Ali, and Lloyd Pope

Luke Wood, Hasan Ali, and Lloyd Pope might be the three bowlers for the team. Pope is the highest wicket-taker for the team with 10 wickets in six games at an average of 18.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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