Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes – BBL 2025-26 Match Preview, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips, Live Streaming & Injury Updates
The Big Bash League 2025-26 moves to the legendary Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as Sydney Sixers face Hobart Hurricanes in a blockbuster clash. Both teams are in strong form, making this one of the most important matches in the race for playoff qualification.
The Sixers have won 4 of their last 5 matches, while the Hurricanes have claimed 3 wins in their previous 5 games. With in-form stars like Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe, Nikhil Chaudhary and Nathan Ellis, this match promises big fantasy points and thrilling cricket action.
Toss Update
Hobart Hurricanes have won the toss and have opted to field
Match Details
- Match: Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes (BBL T20)
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
- Date: As per BBL 2025-26 schedule
Live Streaming & Broadcast
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Weather Report – Sydney
- Temperature: Around 26°C
- Humidity: ~60%
- Rain: Very low chance
- Conditions: Partly cloudy, excellent for cricket
A warm afternoon with light breeze is expected. The wind may help swing bowlers slightly early, but overall conditions are perfect for batting.
Pitch Report – Sydney Cricket Ground
The SCG has been a high-scoring venue this season, but fast bowlers have dominated.
- Average Score (Last 5 matches): 174
- Pacers: 44 wickets
- Spinners: 16 wickets
Pitch Insight: The ball comes nicely onto the bat, but seamers get bounce and movement. Spinners struggle here, making fast bowlers and pace-bowling all-rounders fantasy gold.
Team Form & News
Sydney Sixers
The Sixers are one of the most balanced teams this season.
- Josh Philippe: 231 runs this season
- Jack Edwards: 92 runs & 14 wickets (MVP)
- Ben Dwarshuis: 11 wickets, deadly at SCG
They rely on aggressive top-order batting and pace-heavy bowling.
Hobart Hurricanes
Hurricanes have been powered by strong batting and death-over bowling.
- Nikhil Chaudhary: 263 runs
- Ben McDermott: 211 runs
- Nathan Ellis: 12 wickets (death-over specialist)
They are dangerous while chasing big totals.
Injury & Player Availability Update
- Sydney Sixers: No major injury concerns reported
- Hobart Hurricanes: All key players available
Final playing XIs will be confirmed after the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Jack Edwards (SIX) – Elite all-rounder with 14 wickets
- Josh Philippe (SIX) – Consistent wicketkeeper-batter
- Nikhil Chaudhary (HUR) – Top-run scorer for Hurricanes
- Nathan Ellis (HUR) – Death-over wicket machine
- Ben Dwarshuis (SIX) – Swing & bounce at SCG suits him
- Mitchell Owen (HUR) – 138 runs + 3 wickets (differential)
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Safe Picks
- Jack Edwards
- Josh Philippe
- Nikhil Chaudhary
High-Reward Picks
- Nathan Ellis
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Mitchell Owen
Fantasy Strategy – Sixers vs Hurricanes
- Pick more pacers - SCG heavily favors fast bowlers
- Stack top-order batters from both sides
- Choose all-rounders like Jack Edwards & Owen for safety
- Avoid pure spinners unless they can bat
This Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL 2025-26 clash is a fantasy jackpot with fast bowlers and all-rounders set to dominate. Track the toss, confirm playing XIs, and build a balanced team to climb the leaderboard 🚀
Big Bash League HUR vs SIX 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 |  SIXSixers |  SCO | 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 | SIXSixers |  STR | 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 | SIXSixers |  THU | 198/5 (20.0) | 151/10 (19.1) | Sixers Sixers won by 47 runs |
| STA vs SIX | 26 Dec - 12:35 PM | Sydney | Stars | SIXSixers |  STA | 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 |  RENRenegades | SIX | 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 |  HEAHeat | SIX | 114/9 (20.0) | 118/7 (18.4) | Sixers Match yet to begin |
| STA vs SIX | 08 Jan - 01:45 PM | Melbourne | Sixers | STAStars | SIX | 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 | THUThunder | SIX | 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 | HEAHeat | SIX | 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 | SCOScorchers | SIX | 147/9 (20.0) | 99/10 (15.0) | Scorchers Scorchers won by 48 runs |
| SS vs HUR | 23 Jan - 01:45 PM | Sydney | Hurricanes | SIXSixers |  HUR | 198/8 (20.0) | 141/10 (17.2) | Sixers Sixers won by 57 runs |
| SCO vs SIX | 25 Jan - 01:45 PM | Perth | Scorchers | SIXSixers | SCO | 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 | THUThunder | HUR | 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 | HURHurricanes | STA | 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 | RENRenegades | HUR | 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 | SCOScorchers | HUR | 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 | RENRenegades | HUR | 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 | SCOScorchers | HUR | 229/3 (20.0) | 189/9 (20.0) | Scorchers Scorchers won by 40 runs |
| HUR vs THU | 03 Jan - 01:45 PM | Sydney | Hurricanes | THUThunder | HUR | 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 | HURHurricanes | STR | 178/6 (20.0) | 141/9 (20.0) | Hurricanes Hurricanes won by 37 runs |
| HEA vs HUR | 14 Jan - 01:45 PM | Hobart | Hurricanes | HEAHeat | HUR | 160/8 (20.0) | 157/8 (20.0) | Heat Heat won by 3 runs |
| HH vs MS | 21 Jan - 02:00 PM | Hobart | Stars | HURHurricanes | STA | 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 | SIXSixers | HUR | 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 | SIXSixers | STR | 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 | SIXSixers | STA | 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 | THUThunder | SIX | 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 | SIXSixers | HUR | 198/8 (20.0) | 141/10 (17.2) | Sixers Sixers won by 57 runs |
