The Hobart Hurricanes continued their dominant run in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season, securing a convincing 37-run victory over the Adelaide Strikers in Match 28 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Friday, January 9, 2026. After winning the toss and electing to bowl first, the Adelaide Strikers faced an early onslaught from the Hurricanes, who posted a competitive total of 178/6 in their 20 overs. Mitchell Owen provided an explosive start for Hobart, smashing 33 runs off just 9 deliveries, including two fours and four sixes. Contributions from Rehan Ahmed (29 off 17) and Matthew Wade (27 off 19) further bolstered the Hurricanes' innings. In response, the Adelaide Strikers suffered a dramatic top-order collapse, reeling at 8 for 4 within the first three overs. Hurricanes' pacers Riley Meredith (2/16) and captain Nathan Ellis (2/7) inflicted early damage, removing key batsmen including Matt Short and Chris Lynn. Despite the early setbacks, Liam Scott mounted a brave lone resistance, playing a career-best unbeaten knock of 91 runs from 58 balls, adorned with six fours and five sixes. However, with wickets tumbling regularly at the other end and minimal support from his teammates – only one other Strikers batsman managed to reach double figures – Scott's heroic effort proved to be in vain. The Strikers ultimately finished their innings at 141/9, falling 37 runs short of the target. Rishad Hossain was the pick of the Hurricanes' bowlers, claiming 3/26 in his four overs. The victory solidified the Hurricanes' position at the top of the BBL points table.