the road to The Big Bash The final It goes through the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday night. The Sydney Sixers After a heavy defeat in the qualifiers, we have a second chance to reach the top The Hobart Hurricanes comes with a high-octane boost after the fall Melbourne Stars in the knockout. The stakes couldn’t be higher: he sets up a date with the winner Perth Scorchers In the Final on January 25, and for the loser, the season ends here.
The Sixers suffered a major blow just 24 hours before the game. Star opener Babar Azam recalled by the PCB to join the national training camp for the upcoming T20 World Cup preparations. While his strike rate is a matter of debate (103.06 this season), his 202 runs have provided stability. The Sixers need to replace their top line, which will likely bring Daniel Hughes at the worst possible time.
Sydney looked shell-shocked in Qualifying 99 by Scorchers. Steve Smith and Josh Philippe keep the keys; If they don’t fire in the Powerplay, the middle order has shown that it can crumble under pressure. On the bowling front, Jack Edwards (17 doors) and Mitchell Starc SCG will have to use their early swings to shake off Hobart’s aggressive top order.
The Hurricanes are champions for a reason. Their bowling unit leads the way Riley Meredith and spin Rishad Hussainwas clinical in the second half of the season. with Ben McDermott leading from the front and Nikhil Chaudhary Providing the final fireworks, Hobart look the more balanced side in this knockout.
SS vs HH, BBL|15 Challenger: Match Details
- Date and Time: January 23 (Friday); 13:45 (IST) / 8:15 GMT / 19:15 LOCAL
- Location: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
SS vs HH, Head to Head Record in BBL:
Matches played: 22 | Hobart Hurricanes won: 11 | Sydney Sixers won: 9 | No Results/Closed: 2
Sydney Cricket Ground Report
The SCG traditionally provides a well-balanced contest between bat and ball. Its abrasive surface makes it one of the more spin-friendly venues in Australia, although the opening pitches designed for BBL|15 also offer reliable pace and bounce early in the innings. In T20 cricket, the average first innings total at the SCG usually falls in the range of 155-165, but given the batting power of both sides, a target of around 180 may be required. Notably, the bowling teams have won first in the last eight matches involving the Sixers, suggesting that the toss-winning captain will opt to bowl to take advantage of any early help before the surface settles.
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Teams:
Sydney Sixers: Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (w), Moises Henriques (c), Sam Curran, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Ben Manenti, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr
Hobart Hurricanes: Tim Ward, Mitchell Owen, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott (c), Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (week), Chris Jordan, Jackson Bird, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Will Prestwidge, Charlie Wakim, Macalister Wright
SS vs HH, BBL|15 Challenger: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Sydney Sixers win the toss first
- Hobart Hurricanes power play score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Hobart Hurricanes Total Score: 180-190
Case 2:
- Hobart Hurricanes go first in the toss
- Sydney Sixers power play score: 60-70 (6 overs)
- Sydney Sixers Total Score: 185-195
Match result: Sydney Sixers will win the competition
