BBL 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 31

Hobart Hurricanes will face the Sydney Sixers in the 31st match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Sunday, January 11, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Hurricanes have won six out of eight games and are in first place. The Sixers are in fourth position and have won four out of seven matches.

Here is the predicted Hobart Hurricanes XI for match 31 of BBL 2025-26:

Top Order: Tim Ward, Mitchell Owen, and Ben McDermott

Tim Ward, Mitchell Owen, and Ben McDermott will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. McDermott has scored 211 runs in eight games at a strike rate of 124.85.

Middle Order: Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (wk), and Macalister Wright

Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade, and Macalister Wright are likely to be there in the middle order. Chaudhary has made 263 runs in eight games at an average of 37.57.

Lower Middle Order: Rehan Ahmed and Chris Jordan

Rehan Ahmed and Chris Jordan are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Jordan has picked up seven wickets in eight games at an average of 37.57.

Bowlers: Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, and Riley Meredith

Nathan Ellis, Rishad Hossain, and Riley Meredith could be the three bowlers for the team. Ellis is the highest wicket-taker for the team with 12 wickets in eight games at an average of 22.33.

Here is the predicted Sydney Sixers XI for match 31 of BBL 2025-26:

Top Order: Josh Philippe (wk), Babar Azam, and Moises Henriques (c)

Josh Philippe, Babar Azam, and Moises Henriques will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Philippe is the leading run-scorer for the team with 231 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 150.98.

Middle Order: Lachlan Shaw, Jordan Silk, and Sam Curran

Lachlan Shaw, Jordan Silk, and Sam Curran are likely to be there in the middle order. Shaw has made 43 runs in two games at a strike rate of 179.16.

Lower Middle Order: Jack Edwards and Joel Davies

Jack Edwards and Joel Davies are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Edwards has taken 14 wickets in seven matches at an average of 13.50 and has picked up 14 wickets in seven games at an average of 13.50.

Bowlers: Ben Manenti, Ben Dwarshuis, and Sean Abbott

Ben Manenti, Ben Dwarshuis, and Sean Abbott could be the three bowlers for the team. Dwarshuis has picked up 11 wickets in seven matches at an average of 19.45.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive 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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