The Sydney Sixers are set to face the Hobart Hurricanes in the Challenger of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Friday, January 23.
Preview
In the Challenger of the BBL 2025-26, Sydney Sixers (SIX) are set to face Hobart Hurricanes (HUR). The Sydney Sixers have performed brilliantly this season. However, they did not perform well in the Qualifier game against Perth Scorchers as they lost the game by 58 runs. In which Steven Smith played well and scored 37 runs. While Ben Dwarshuis, Mitchell Starc, and Jack Edwards did well in bowling and took two wickets each.
On the other hand, the Hobart Hurricanes performed outstandingly well in this season, also did well in the Knockout match against Melbourne Stars. As they won by 3 runs in the previous game. Beau Webster performed well for them in the last game, scoring 47 runs off 26 balls, while Riley Meredith took two wickets in the bowling department.
Match Information
Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes, Challenger
Probable PlayingXI
Sydney Sixers
Steve Smith, J Edwards, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques(C), BAD Manenti, JR Philippe, Lachlan Shaw, Joel Davies, Mitchell Starc
Bench: JC Silk, Babar Azam, Hayden Kerr, SM Curran, Jafer Chohan, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Perry, KW Richardson, Charles Stobo, R Kingsell, Harjas Singh, J Scott, Josh Hazlewood
Hobart Hurricanes
BJ Webster, N Chaudhary, Billy Stanlake, Riley Meredith, Rishad Hossain, Mitchell Owen, BR McDermott(C), MS Wade, T Ward, CJ Jordan, Will Prestwidge
Bench: J Weatherald, R Ahmed, Iain Carlisle, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, M Wright, JM Bird, M Bean, Hugo Burdon
Injury News – (Babar Azam is not available for this match )
Pitch Report
Captains
Steve Smith SIX | BATTER – 8.5
Steven Smith is an aggressive top-order batter who is in good form. Moreover, he scored 37 runs in the previous game against Perth. He can definitely surprise his opponents with good performances.
Ben McDermott HUR | wk – 8.5
Ben McDermott is an excellent top-order batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he scored 244 runs in the last 10 games. He is definitely a key player for Hobart in this season.
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Jack Edwards SIX | ALL-ROUNDER – 8
Jack Edwards is an excellent all-rounder who is currently in excellent form. He took two wickets in the last game against the Perth Scorchers. Edwards has performed well in many crucial matches as well.
Nikhil Chaudhary HUR | ALL-ROUNDER – 8
Nikhil Chaudhary is an excellent all-rounder; he delivered match-winning performances with the bat and ball this season. Moreover, he scored 262 runs in the last 10 games.
Budget
Ben Dwarshuis SIX | ALL-ROUNDER – 8
Ben Dwarshuis is an excellent Bowler who is currently in excellent form. Moreover, he took two wickets in the last game against the Perth Scorchers.
Beau Webster HUR | ALL-ROUNDER – 8.5
Beau Webster is an excellent top-order batter. He is currently in excellent form. Moreover, he scored 47 runs in the Knockout match against Melbourne Stars.
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Will Prestwidge – HUR | BOWL – 7.5
Benjamin Manenti – SIX | ALL – 5.5
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