The Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes rivalry in T20 cricket has delivered some of the most entertaining encounters in the Big Bash League. Over the years, both sides have showcased contrasting strengths—Adelaide’s aggressive batting depth against Hobart’s explosive top order and pace-heavy bowling attacks. Matches between these teams are often influenced by venue conditions, particularly Adelaide Oval’s batting-friendly surface and Hobart’s assistance for seamers. A review of their head-to-head statistics highlights closely contested results, individual brilliance, and recurring match-winning patterns that continue to shape this exciting T20 rivalry.
Overall Head-to-Head Record (T20s)
Matches Played
Adelaide Strikers Won
Hobart Hurricanes Won
No Result
Tied
25
14
10
1
0
Highest Scores – Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes T20s
Team
Score
Overs
Venue
Result
Match Date
Adelaide Strikers
230/3
19.3
Adelaide
Won
5 Jan 2023
Hobart Hurricanes
229/4
20.0
Adelaide
Lost
5 Jan 2023
Hobart Hurricanes
217/1
20.0
Adelaide
Won
26 Jan 2020
Hobart Hurricanes
214/5
20.0
Adelaide
Won
27 Dec 2024
Adelaide Strikers
207/8
20.0
Adelaide
Lost
26 Jan 2020
Adelaide Strikers
203/6
20.0
Adelaide
Lost
27 Dec 2024
Adelaide Strikers
202/2
20.0
Adelaide
Won
4 Feb 2018
Adelaide Strikers
188/6
20.0
Melbourne
Won
21 Jan 2022
Lowest Scores – Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes T20s
Team
Score
Overs
Venue
Result
Match Date
Hobart Hurricanes
124/8
20.0
Hobart
Lost
5 Jan 2013
Hobart Hurricanes
126
19.5
Adelaide
Lost
5 Jan 2022
Hobart Hurricanes
136/8
20.0
Adelaide
Lost
31 Dec 2014
Adelaide Strikers
143
20.0
Hobart
Lost
2 Jan 2017
Hobart Hurricanes
143
19.3
Adelaide
Lost
13 Jan 2016
Adelaide Strikers
146/4
20.0
Adelaide
Won
13 Jan 2016
Hobart Hurricanes
146
19.3
Launceston
Lost
15 Dec 2020
Adelaide Strikers
154/5
20.0
Adelaide
Lost
21 Jan 2019
Adelaide Strikers
157/8
20.0
Adelaide
Lost
28 Dec 2011
Hobart Hurricanes
161/8
20.0
Adelaide
Lost
6 Jan 2017
Adelaide Strikers
162/4
20.0
Hobart
Won
5 Jan 2013
Most Runs in Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes T20s
Player
Team
Matches
Runs
Average
Strike Rate
D’Arcy Short
AS / HH
18
733
45.81
141.77
Ben McDermott
HH
17
595
49.58
155.75
Jake Weatherald
AS
15
517
43.08
144.01
Matthew Short
AS
12
489
48.90
157.23
Matthew Wade
HH
14
400
40.00
160.00
Alex Carey
AS
9
399
44.33
145.62
Jonathan Wells
AS / HH
17
355
32.27
131.48
Tim David
HH
11
298
49.66
181.70
Travis Head
AS
9
277
39.57
139.89
Chris Lynn
AS
5
256
51.20
167.32
Highest Individual Scores
Player
Runs
Balls
Team
Venue
Match Date
Matthew Wade
130*
61
Hurricanes
Adelaide
26 Jan 2020
Jake Weatherald
115
70
Strikers
Adelaide
4 Feb 2018
Ben McDermott
110*
60
Hurricanes
Hobart
27 Dec 2021
Matthew Short
100*
59
Strikers
Adelaide
5 Jan 2023
Alex Carey
100
56
Strikers
Adelaide
17 Jan 2018
D’Arcy Short
96
58
Hurricanes
Hobart
4 Jan 2018
Ben McDermott
95*
61
Hurricanes
Adelaide
9 Jan 2024
David Miller
90*
48
Hurricanes
Launceston
19 Jan 2020
Matthew Short
89
48
Strikers
Melbourne
21 Jan 2022
Chris Lynn
87
58
Strikers
Hobart
2 Jan 2023
Most Wickets in Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes T20s
