Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes, Challenger
SS vs HUR, Big Bash League 2026: Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes Match Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XI & Fantasy Tips
The Big Bash League 2026 action shifts to the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, where Sydney Sixers face the in-form Hobart Hurricanes in a high-octane clash. Both sides are coming off strong performances, making this contest a must-watch for fans and fantasy players alike. With power hitters, pace-heavy bowling attacks, and all-rounders in red-hot form, getting your fantasy combination right will be crucial for climbing the Mega League leaderboard.
Match Details
- Match: Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes (SS vs HUR)
- Date: 23 January 2026
- Time: 1:45 PM IST | 7:30 PM Local Time
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
Weather Report – Sydney
Sydney is expected to witness a classic summer evening:
- Temperature: 24°C – 26°C
- Humidity: Around 65%
- Rain: No threat
- Dew Factor: Likely in the second innings, aiding chasing teams
A full uninterrupted match is expected.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats – SCG Analysis
The SCG has turned into a batting-friendly venue in recent matches, but fast bowlers are enjoying plenty of success.
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Average 1st Innings Score (Last 5 matches): 173 runs
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Pace vs Spin Wickets:
- Pacers: 45 wickets
- Spinners: 15 wickets
Pitch Insight: While traditionally spin-friendly, recent data shows pacers dominating. Bowlers who hit the deck hard and extract bounce are reaping rewards, making fast bowlers vital fantasy picks.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
- Sydney Sixers: L W W A W
- Hobart Hurricanes: W L A W W
Both teams have won 3 of their last 5 completed matches, indicating a balanced contest. The recent head-to-head record is also evenly poised at 4-4.
Key Players to Watch
- Steven Smith (Sixers): In sensational form with a recent century followed by scores of 54 and 37 – safest fantasy captain
- Beau Webster (Hurricanes): Fantasy MVP with an average of 90+ points, contributes with bat and ball
- Jack Edwards (Sixers): Elite all-rounder, 17 wickets in the series with a 93+ fantasy average
- Nikhil Chaudhary (Hurricanes): Consistent middle-order run-getter with 303 runs this season
- Mitchell Starc (Sixers): Lethal with pace and bounce, ideal pick on this surface
- Riley Meredith (Hurricanes): Express speedster with 11 wickets, thrives on bouncy tracks
Fantasy Picks & Combinations
Safe Picks (Small Leagues)
- Steven Smith
- Beau Webster
- Jack Edwards
Differential Picks (Mega Leagues)
- Nikhil Chaudhary
- Mitchell Starc
- Ben McDermott
Captaincy & Vice-Captaincy Options
- Safe C/VC: Steven Smith, Beau Webster, Jack Edwards
- High-Risk C/VC: Mitchell Starc, Nikhil Chaudhary
Fantasy Strategy & Tips
- Back the Pacers: With 45 wickets for fast bowlers, seamers like Starc, Meredith, and Dwarshuis are must-picks
- Top-Order Focus: Batters like Smith, Philippe, and McDermott will face the most deliveries on a high-scoring SCG pitch
- All-Rounder Advantage: Players such as Webster and Edwards provide a safety net with dual contributions
Probable Playing XIs (One-Line Format)
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), Steven Smith, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Todd Murphy
Hobart Hurricanes: Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade, Chris Jordan, Will Prestwidge, Riley Meredith, Rishad Hossain, Billy Stanlake
Final XIs subject to toss and official team announcements.
Final Word
Expect a high-scoring thriller with pacers dominating key moments. Toss, dew, and death-over bowling could decide the outcome. Lock your fantasy teams wisely and keep an eye on last-minute updates.
Big Bash League SS vs HUR players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCO vs SIX | 14 Dec - 01:45 PM | Perth | Scorchers |  SSSixers |  PS | 113/5 (11.0) | 117/5 (10.1) | Scorchers Scorchers won by 5 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) |
| STR vs SIX | 17 Dec - 01:45 PM | Sydney | Strikers | SSSixers |  AS | 159/9 (20.0) | 160/7 (19.2) | Strikers Strikers won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) |
| SIX vs THU | 20 Dec - 01:45 PM | Sydney | Thunder | SSSixers |  ST | 198/5 (20.0) | 151/10 (19.1) | Sixers Sixers won by 47 runs |
| STA vs SIX | 26 Dec - 12:35 PM | Sydney | Stars | SSSixers |  MS | 144/10 (20.0) | 145/3 (17.3) | Stars Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) |
| REN vs SIX | 01 Jan - 10:30 AM | Melbourne | Sixers |  MRRenegades | SS | 164/9 (20.0) | 168/4 (19.1) | Sixers Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) |
| HEA vs SIX | 05 Jan - 01:45 PM | Coffs Harbour | Sixers |  BHHeat | SS | 114/9 (20.0) | 118/7 (18.4) | Sixers Match yet to begin |
| STA vs SIX | 08 Jan - 01:45 PM | Melbourne | Sixers | MSStars | SS | 128/10 (19.5) | 129/4 (17.1) | Sixers Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) |
| SIX vs THU | 16 Jan - 01:45 PM | Sydney | Sixers | STThunder | SS | 189/6 (20.0) | 191/5 (17.2) | Sixers Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining) |
| HEA vs SIX | 18 Jan - 01:45 PM | Brisbane | Sixers | BHHeat | SS | 171/9 (20.0) | 177/5 (18.4) | Sixers Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) |
| PS vs SIX | 20 Jan - 02:00 PM | Perth | Sixers | PSScorchers | SS | 147/9 (20.0) | 99/10 (15.0) | Scorchers Scorchers won by 48 runs |
| SS vs HUR | 23 Jan - 01:45 PM | Sydney | Hurricanes | SSSixers |  HH | 198/8 (20.0) | 141/10 (17.2) | Sixers Sixers won by 57 runs |
| SCO vs SIX | 25 Jan - 01:45 PM | Perth | Scorchers | SSSixers | PS | 132/10 (20.0) | 133/4 (17.3) | Scorchers Scorchers won by 6 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUR vs THU | 16 Dec - 01:45 PM | Hobart | Hurricanes | STThunder | HH | 180/6 (20.0) | 181/6 (19.5) | Hurricanes Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) |
| HUR vs STA | 18 Dec - 01:45 PM | Melbourne | Stars | HHHurricanes | MS | 158/9 (20.0) | 159/2 (16.0) | Stars Stars won by 8 wickets (with 24 balls remaining) |
| HUR vs REN | 21 Dec - 01:45 PM | Geelong | Hurricanes | MRRenegades | HH | 145/9 (20.0) | 149/3 (13.5) | Hurricanes Hurricanes won by 7 wickets (with 37 balls remaining) |
| HUR vs SCO | 26 Dec - 03:45 PM | Perth | Hurricanes | PSScorchers | HH | 150/8 (20.0) | 153/6 (19.3) | Hurricanes Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) |
| HUR vs REN | 29 Dec - 01:45 PM | Hobart | Hurricanes | MRRenegades | HH | 162/9 (20.0) | 163/6 (19.0) | Hurricanes Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) |
| HUR vs SCO | 01 Jan - 01:45 PM | Hobart | Hurricanes | PSScorchers | HH | 229/3 (20.0) | 189/9 (20.0) | Scorchers Scorchers won by 40 runs |
| HUR vs THU | 03 Jan - 01:45 PM | Sydney | Hurricanes | STThunder | HH | 205/4 (20.0) | 207/4 (17.5) | Hurricanes Hurricanes won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining) |
| STR vs HUR | 09 Jan - 01:45 PM | Hobart | Strikers | HHHurricanes | AS | 178/6 (20.0) | 141/9 (20.0) | Hurricanes Hurricanes won by 37 runs |
| HEA vs HUR | 14 Jan - 01:45 PM | Hobart | Hurricanes | BHHeat | HH | 160/8 (20.0) | 157/8 (20.0) | Heat Heat won by 3 runs |
| HH vs MS | 21 Jan - 02:00 PM | Hobart | Stars | HHHurricanes | MS | 114/5 (10.0) | 81/4 (7.0) | Hurricanes Hurricanes won by 3 runs (DLS method) |
| SS vs HUR | 23 Jan - 01:45 PM | Sydney | Hurricanes | SSSixers | HH | 198/8 (20.0) | 141/10 (17.2) | Sixers Sixers won by 57 runs |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STR vs SIX | 17 Dec - 01:45 PM | Strikers | SSSixers | AS | 159/9 (20.0) | 160/7 (19.2) | Strikers Strikers won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) |
| STA vs SIX | 26 Dec - 12:35 PM | Stars | SSSixers | MS | 144/10 (20.0) | 145/3 (17.3) | Stars Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) |
| SIX vs THU | 16 Jan - 01:45 PM | Sixers | STThunder | SS | 189/6 (20.0) | 191/5 (17.2) | Sixers Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining) |
| SS vs HUR | 23 Jan - 01:45 PM | Hurricanes | SSSixers | HH | 198/8 (20.0) | 141/10 (17.2) | Sixers Sixers won by 57 runs |
