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Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes – BBL 2025-26 Match Preview, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips, Live Streaming & Injury Updates

Published on Jan 09, 2026

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, fantasy points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceFantasy Selection
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
Matthew WadeHURWK279LHB24142530313026.64136.628646RM000-171751.1358148071.4622.031.221.27
Sam CurranSIXALL326LHB26957552710226.07137.2434659LMF3113123.228.038.841995/10136140401700565.857.747.32
Babar AzamSIXBAT323RHB312471140912243.05129.251051420OB542.621.256.5319.502/20148741.9293145028.6251.015.175.17
Rishad HossainHURBOWL108RHB57174065310.15134.43156LBG1021243.221.398.215.614/2252861488151162.5961.242.13.79
Chris JordanHURALL396RHB23910123557317.06131.493277RFM3884163.427.28.6218.974/6199857.245851737.5863.43.535.5
Sean AbbottSIXBOWL208RHB1173496411011.61118.13193RFM2042693.321.448.6214.9125/16111475.530236751139.561.111.92
Rehan AhmedHURALL96RHB741610525218.13124.492148LBG90833.228.458.122114/2223846.237096337.5742.361.973.27
Ben DwarshuisSIXBOWL188LHB1155111926618.62139.741135LFM1852363.623.228.3316.785/2138772.1505261171.4976.223.825.68
Riley MeredithHURBOWL150RHB271552104.3396.2906RF1502033.622.668.5115.954/931841.533246501034.411.051.66
Beau WebsterHURALL101RHB861619637828.04119.8413198RM,OB52262.741.037.5132.714/295316161270100330.193.163.31
Ben McDermottHURWK184RHB17525457112730.47135.3133562RM000-116850.6405211050457.082.523.51
Josh PhilippeSIXWK142RHB1361131519925.2133.4619390000-115770.1491231071.4381.97.856.53
Steven SmithSIXBAT272RHB24251624212532.68131.3835722LBG52542.619.557.6815.224/13154000000145.39.495.42
Nikhil ChaudharyHURBAT48RHB4168457924.14137.84299LBG34162.436.757.2530.303/3615871.6573263075564.754.565.25
Joel DaviesSIXALL23LHB1431893517.18156.19027SLA17152.620.936.971803/2412785.9601831071.4858.284.857.57
Jack EdwardsSIXALL77RHB5748534716.09121.50102RM46523.223.848.3217.115/26347105.97419214100778.3821.119.86
Moises HenriquesSIXALL271RHB2455451607727.01127.5625543RFM1631182.629.138.1721.303/11122729.720811000433.781.52.15
Mitchell OwenHURALL75RHB656130510822.11180.995198RM4230227.69.8716.715/1732852.9423138362.5180.7511.913.27
Billy StanlakeHURBOWL93LHB20154378.668.2504RF93963.426.988.119.914/812269138135011201.041.35
Tim WardHURBAT10LHB902009022.22136.05127000-2655.7334176033.3240.382.383.12
Ben ManentiSIXBOWL50RHB2772133010.65101.42020OB45252.938.327.393102/1315423.89561251010.390.270.44
Lachlan ShawSIXBAT15RHB1131963324.5144.11025000-8255.5111430100612.470.670.79
Completed matches of Sydney Sixers
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
14 Dec - 01:45 PMPerthSydney SixersSIXPerth ScorchersSCO113/5 (11.0)117/5 (10.1) Scorchers won by 5 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
17 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXAdelaide StrikersSTR159/9 (20.0)160/7 (19.2) Strikers won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
20 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXSydney ThunderTHU198/5 (20.0)151/10 (19.1) Sixers won by 47 runs
26 Dec - 12:35 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXMelbourne StarsSTA144/10 (20.0)145/3 (17.3) Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
01 Jan - 10:30 AMMelbourneMelbourne RenegadesRENSydney SixersSIX164/9 (20.0)168/4 (19.1) Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
05 Jan - 01:45 PMCoffs HarbourBrisbane HeatHEASydney SixersSIX114/9 (20.0)118/7 (18.4) Match yet to begin
08 Jan - 01:45 PMMelbourneMelbourne StarsSTASydney SixersSIX128/10 (19.5)129/4 (17.1) Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
16 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney ThunderTHUSydney SixersSIX189/6 (20.0)191/5 (17.2) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
18 Jan - 01:45 PMBrisbaneBrisbane HeatHEASydney SixersSIX171/9 (20.0)177/5 (18.4) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
20 Jan - 02:00 PMPerthPerth ScorchersSCOSydney SixersSIX147/9 (20.0)99/10 (15.0) Scorchers won by 48 runs
23 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXHobart HurricanesHUR198/8 (20.0)141/10 (17.2) Sixers won by 57 runs
25 Jan - 01:45 PMPerthSydney SixersSIXPerth ScorchersSCO132/10 (20.0)133/4 (17.3) Scorchers won by 6 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
Completed matches of Hobart Hurricanes
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
16 Dec - 01:45 PMHobartSydney ThunderTHUHobart HurricanesHUR180/6 (20.0)181/6 (19.5) Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
18 Dec - 01:45 PMMelbourneHobart HurricanesHURMelbourne StarsSTA158/9 (20.0)159/2 (16.0) Stars won by 8 wickets (with 24 balls remaining)
21 Dec - 01:45 PMGeelongMelbourne RenegadesRENHobart HurricanesHUR145/9 (20.0)149/3 (13.5) Hurricanes won by 7 wickets (with 37 balls remaining)
26 Dec - 03:45 PMPerthPerth ScorchersSCOHobart HurricanesHUR150/8 (20.0)153/6 (19.3) Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
29 Dec - 01:45 PMHobartMelbourne RenegadesRENHobart HurricanesHUR162/9 (20.0)163/6 (19.0) Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
01 Jan - 01:45 PMHobartPerth ScorchersSCOHobart HurricanesHUR229/3 (20.0)189/9 (20.0) Scorchers won by 40 runs
03 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney ThunderTHUHobart HurricanesHUR205/4 (20.0)207/4 (17.5) Hurricanes won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
09 Jan - 01:45 PMHobartHobart HurricanesHURAdelaide StrikersSTR178/6 (20.0)141/9 (20.0) Hurricanes won by 37 runs
14 Jan - 01:45 PMHobartBrisbane HeatHEAHobart HurricanesHUR160/8 (20.0)157/8 (20.0) Heat won by 3 runs
21 Jan - 02:00 PMHobartHobart HurricanesHURMelbourne StarsSTA114/5 (10.0)81/4 (7.0) Hurricanes won by 3 runs (DLS method)
23 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXHobart HurricanesHUR198/8 (20.0)141/10 (17.2) Sixers won by 57 runs
Completed matches at Sydney Cricket Ground
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
17 Dec - 01:45 PMSydney SixersSIXAdelaide StrikersSTR159/9 (20.0)160/7 (19.2) Strikers won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
26 Dec - 12:35 PMSydney SixersSIXMelbourne StarsSTA144/10 (20.0)145/3 (17.3) Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
16 Jan - 01:45 PMSydney ThunderTHUSydney SixersSIX189/6 (20.0)191/5 (17.2) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
23 Jan - 01:45 PMSydney SixersSIXHobart HurricanesHUR198/8 (20.0)141/10 (17.2) Sixers won by 57 runs
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