BBL 2024-25: Predicting Sydney Sixers’ playing XI for the qualifier against Hobart Hurricanes 

Check out the Predicted Sydney Sixers’ playing XI for the qualifier against Hobart Hurricanes. Sydney Sixers are set to take on Hobart Hurricanes in the first playoff game on Tuesday. It is to be noted that Sydney Sixers have won the title on three occasions and are gunning for their fourth title. The biggest loss for the Sixers is that Steve Smith is set to miss the business end of the tournament as the 35-year-old gets ready for the Sri Lankan tour. 

Moises Henriques-led side were placed second in the table during the group phase of the league. Sixes ended the league phase with 14 points from ten matches. Sydney Sixers won six matches while losing twice, with two games having produced no result. With such a run of form, there will be hopes that the Sixers can win the game and become the first team to qualify for the finals

Here is the likely Sydney Sixers’ playing XI vs Hobart Hurricanes:

Top order:

Wicketkeeper and batter Josh Phillipe has a huge role to play with the bat in the first six overs of the game. With Steve Smith now absent the 27-year-old will be tasked with giving his team good starts and building pressure on the opposition. Ben Manenti will come into the side to replace Smith and hope to play well and help his side reach the finals. 

Middle Order:

Sydney Sixers have a depleted side with Sean Abbott and Todd Murphy also departing for Sri Lanka for the Test series. Jack Edwards has done reasonably well with the bat and also picked wickets. Kurtis Patterson will come into the side to provide the much-needed steel in the batting unit. Jordan Silk on the other hand has been one of the most exciting players for the Sixers side. 

Lower-order:

With Sean Abbott no longer in the team, the onus of lending experience with the ball and ball will fall on Moises Henriques. The skipper will also bank on the likes of Lachlan Shaw and Hayden Kerr to do well not just with the bat but also with the ball in hand. 

Tail enders:

Veteran star Ben Dwarshuis will be looked at as the strike bowler. The 30-year-old has an uncanny knack of picking wickets with the new ball and also doing well in the death overs. Jafer Chohan will be a key figure in the spin unit with Todd Murphy not in the fray. Mitchell Perry is being touted as one of the most promising talents and he could be called upon to show his talents during the most crucial phase of the season. 

Sydney Sixers XI vs Hobart Hurricanes

Josh Phillipe, Ben Manenti, Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Jafer Chohan, Mitchell Perry. 

Disclaimer: This latest 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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