BBL 2025-26: Who will win today’s BBL match between Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes?

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Sydney Sixers (SIX) lock horns with Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in the Challenger conflict of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, January 23.

Sydney Sixers (Six) will take on Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in the Challenger clash of the BBL 2025-26 on Friday, January 23, at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The Sydney Sixers come into the Challenger after suffering a loss to Perth Scorchers in the Qualifying. The Sydney Sixers will be eager to put that setback behind them, defeat the Hobart Hurricanes, and earn a spot in the summit clash, where they will have a chance to avenge their loss against the Perth Scorchers.

Meanwhile, The Hobart Hurricanes enter the contest on the back of a convincing win over Melbourne Stars in the Knockout. High on confidence, they will aim to continue their momentum and secure a spot in the final.

Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report

The Sydney Cricket Ground generally favors the chasing side, with batsmen capable of scoring freely in both innings. Bowlers need to be disciplined with their line and length, as any lapse can be severely punished. An inconsistent bowling effort can quickly become costly and make the contest challenging for the fielding side.

SIX vs HUR Predicted Playing XIs

Sydney Sixers (SIX):
Jordan Silk, Steve Smith, Josh Philippe(WK), Moises Henriques(C), Mitchell Starc, Jack Edwards, Lachlan Shaw, Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davies, Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott

Hobart Hurricanes(HUR):
Tim Ward, Mitchell Owen, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott(C), Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade(WK), Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Will Prestwidge

SIX vs HUR Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batsman: Steven Smith
Stephen Smith could be the key performer in this match. He has scored 210 runs in four matches at an impressive average of 70, with a strike rate of 172.13. His sublime form is expected to be in focus as he looks to guide the Sydney Sixers to another victory.

Jack Edwards could be the key bowler in this clash. He is the third highest wicket taker of the tournament with 17 wickets to his name. His four-over spell will be crucial for the Sydney Sixers as they look to apply pressure, restrict the Hobart Hurricanes‘ batsmen, and pick up wickets at regular intervals.

Another final involving the Sixers and the Scorchers. Yawn. They are too strong! Season after season, these two teams have been delivering the products. So, far Perth have won three times in five finals against Sydney. Time for the Sixers to make it even though. Talking about

Joel Davies, Player of the Match:

Was a great win. Got to get back to Perth now for the third time. But clinical from the boys. We talked a bit about batting the other night. It wasn’t up to standard from what we expected. Got a bit of license during the surge. Small boundaries. Was nice to get pushed up the order and make most of it. I will be okay. Little bit of cramp. Nothing more than that. Didn’t want to risk. It is all good. Looks better for the cameras. Was a little bit dewy out there and was a little challenging. The boys struggled. Third time lucky hopefully. That’s the plan. After tonight’s performance, need to forget about the last performance. It is a new game. And am certain we will come out with a plan against their good bowlers

The Sixers have won by 57 runs. The Sixers will take on Perth Scorchers. Sixth time that they will be against each other in the final. So it is another final between the traditional heavyweights. Sixers won the game with their effort in the first innings. 198 here was way too much to chase down in the second dig. Hobart tried but never got close. And the Sydney bowlers bowled to their field and did nothing fancy to bowl out the Hobart unit in the 18th over. Over to the grand final.

sys Vs HBH Match Prediction:

The Big Bash League 2025-26 will be the 15th season of this competition under this name, and the 21st season of professional men’s domestic T20 cricket in Australia. Match 43 of the season will be the second playoff match between the teams that finished third and fourth this season. The winner stays on, while the loser is eliminated

The Sydney Sixers are one of the most successful BBL teams. The inaugural champions of the competition have won the entire thing on three separate occasions. Last season, they finished second in the league but failed to reach the final.

They began their 2025–26 BBL season with a loss against the Perth Scorchers, and then the season went into a see-saw fashion. First came a loss to the Adelaide Strikers, before a victory against the Sydney Thunder. A defeat to the Melbourne Stars was next, followed by a win against the Melbourne Renegades. Then came two more victories in a row against the Brisbane Heat and the Stars, before a game against the Hobart Hurricanes was washed out.

In their last few league stage games, they defeated the Thunder and the Heat. With six victories, three losses, one no result, 13 points, and a positive net run rate in nine matches, the Sixers finished second. Then, in the Qualifier match, they lost to the Scorchers, which landed them here, with a second chance to make it into the final.

Meanwhile, the Hobart Hurricanes are the defending BBL champions, winning the title in dominant fashion in 2025 after finishing first on the points table and thraishing the Sydney Thunder in the final. This was their only title win in this competition

They kicked their title defense off with a win against last year’s finalists, the Thunder, before losing big against the Hobart Hurricanes. This was followed by a three-game winning streak against the Melbourne Renegades, the Perth Scorchers, and the Renegades again. A loss to the Scorcher was next, after which came back-to-back wins against the Thunder and the Adelaide Strikers.

In the last leg of the league stage, a game against the Sydney Sixers was washed off, while one against the Brisbane Heat finished in a loss. With six victories, three losses, one no result, 13 points, and a positive net run rate in 10 matches, the Hurricanes ended the league stage of BBL 2025-26 third on the points table. Most recently, they defeated the Melbourne Stars in the Knockout match, placing them here, with a chance to make it into their second final in a row.