Cricket Prediction | HH vs RAR | Global Super League 2025 | 5th Match | July 13 – Who Has the Edge Based on Current Form?

HH vs RAR Match Analysis

The 5th match of the Global Super League (GSL) 2025 will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Rangpur Riders on July 13, 2025, at the Providence Stadium. The match is scheduled for a late afternoon start, promising an exciting clash as both teams look to build momentum early in the tournament.

Hobart Hurricanes enter this match with a balanced squad boasting experienced all-rounders and dynamic finishers. Their recent form has been encouraging, showing resilience with both bat and ball.

Rangpur Riders have demonstrated aggressive intent with their batting lineup and have dependable bowling options to restrict opponents. Led by experienced campaigner Nurul Hasan, they have shown great teamwork and tactical awareness.

Hobart Hurricanes vs Rangpur Riders Team Preview & Squads

Hobart Hurricanes

Ben McDermott leads the HH with a calm and assertive approach. As a wicketkeeper-batsman, he brings stability to the middle order and is known for his ability to accelerate the innings when required.

Rajapaksa brings the chessboard, Allen brings the fireworks—together, the Hurricanes’ batting is both brain and brawn. Jake Doran anchors the top order, and Ben McDermott brings aggressive firepower in the middle.

With Jackson Bird and Billy Stanlake at the forefront, the Hurricanes’ pace attack is marked by both speed and bounce. Complementing them are spinners Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Nawaz, and Usama Mir, who offer variation and control in the middle overs.

In their last match against Dubai Capitals on July 11, 2025, at Providence, the HH chased down a target of 142 with ease, finishing on 142/3 in 17 overs. A calm and collected Ben McDermott led the team to a 7-wicket triumph, finishing with 18 balls to spare.Their bowlers held the Capitals to a modest 141/8, setting up a comfortable chase.

Hobart Hurricanes Squad

Hobart Hurricanes Squad

Fabian Allen, Marcus Bean, Jackson Bird, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jake Doran, Raf MacMillan, Ben McDermott (C) (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Nawaz, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sahibzada Farhan, Odean Smith, Billy Stanlake, Usama Mir, Tim Ward, Macalister Wright.

Rangpur Riders

From whispering plans to pulling off lightning glovework, Nurul’s leadership keeps RR ticking like a Swiss watch. As a wicketkeeper-captain, he balances the team with his tactical decisions and consistent batting performances.

RR’s batting strength lies in their top order, featuring power hitters like Kyle Mayers and Soumya Sarkar, who can turn games quickly. Ibrahim Zadran and Iftikhar Ahmed provide stability and finishing abilities.

The Riders’ bowling attack is spearheaded by the young pacers Abu Hider and Akif Javed, who bring pace and aggression upfront. Experienced spin bowlers like Tabraiz Shamsi add control and wicket-taking options in the middle overs.

In their last encounter against Guyana Amazon Warriors on July 10, 2025, at Providence, Rangpur Riders posted a competitive total of 162/5. Their bowlers backed it up by restricting the Warriors to 154 in 19.1 overs, securing an 8-run victory.

Rangpur Riders Squad

Rangpur Riders Squad

Abu Hider, Akif Javed, Harmeet Singh, Ibrahim Zadran, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamrul Islam, Khawaja Nafay, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Kyle Mayers, Mohammad Naim, Nurul Hasan (C) (wk), Rakibul Hasan, Saif Hassan, Tabraiz Shamsi, Soumya Sarkar.

HH vs RAR Outfield Report

Providence Stadium, Guyana

The pitch at Providence Stadium is expected to be a batting-friendly surface with good bounce and true pace. Early in the match, pacers might extract some movement, but it generally settles down for batsmen to play their strokes freely. The outfield is fast, allowing boundary scoring chances but requiring sharp fielding.

The weather forecast predicts warm and humid conditions with a temperature hovering around 30°C during match time. There might be slight cloud cover but no major threat of rain, which should allow uninterrupted play. The conditions will favor stroke play, especially in the second half of the game.

Historically, the highest team total recorded at Providence in this tournament is around 190 runs, while the lowest successful chase has been near 140 runs. Teams batting first have typically posted scores in the 160-180 range, while chasing teams have comfortably chased targets around 150-160 runs, indicating a balanced contest.

Hobart Hurricanes vs Rangpur Riders Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, the Hobart Hurricanes and Rangpur Riders have shared wins evenly, each side winning twice, with one match ending in a no-result. Their contests have been closely fought, making this matchup highly unpredictable and exciting.

HH vs RAR Prediction

According to cricket analysts Hobart Hurricanes have a 53% chance of Winning.