Hobart Hurricanes will host Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier of the Big Bash League 2024/25 on Tuesday. Hobart Hurricanes ended their league stage with a 40-run loss to Melbourne Stars. On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers campaign too finished abruptly, sharing points with Sydney Thunder as the contest was called off due to rain after Thunder made 36 for 1 in 5.1 overs.
It’s our time! Tassie, it’s time to jump on board the ‘Cane Train as we hunt for our first piece of BBL silverware!
Get on board. Tickets on sale now. pic.twitter.com/8AUFRBgjKL
— Hobart Hurricanes (@HurricanesBBL) January 20, 2025
Match Details:
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, Qualifier
Venue: Ninja Stadium, Hobart
Date & Time: January 20th at 2:00 PM IST and 7:30 PM Local Time
Live Telecast & Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+hotstar
What is the Pitch Report for HUR vs SIX, Big Bash League 2024/25, Qualifier?
Not really a high-scoring paradise that offers more assistance for the bowlers especially for the seamers. Runs scoring slows up gradually during the middle overs and it takes a lot of effort to post an excess of 170 here. Teams chasing have won 4 of the last 5 matches played here.
Recent form:
Hobart Hurricanes: Lost, Won, Won, Won, NR
Sydney Sixers: NR, Won, Won, Lost, NR
HUR vs SIX, Big Bash League 2024/25, Qualifier Probable Winners:
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for HUR vs SIX, Big Bash League 2024/25, Qualifier?
Hobart Hurricanes
Caleb Jewell, Mitchell Owen, Charlie Wakim, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Peter Hatzoglou.
Sydney Sixers
Josh Philippe (wk), Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Lachlan Shaw, Joel Davies, Ben Manenti, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Jafer Chohan.
From the hill to the middle, Mitch Owen and the Hobart Hurricanes are set to play their first final at home at Ninja Stadium on Tuesday 21 Jan.
Tickets are on sale now. It’s our time! pic.twitter.com/BAgId5YMw9
— Hobart Hurricanes (@HurricanesBBL) January 20, 2025
Injury Updates:
Currently, the players from both squads are doing well and fit. It will be added when there is an update.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for HUR vs SIX, Big Bash League 2024/25, Qualifier?
Top Pick – Batter
Mitchell Owen is one of the 3 players to score more than 300 runs in the tournament. He is the 3rd leading run-scorer in the BBL 2024/25 with a tally of 308 runs in 9 matches.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Nikhil Chaudhary is the key all-rounder for Hobart Hurricanes, who scored 217 runs and picked up 4 wickets across 8 matches in the tournament.
Top Pick – Bowler
Not only with the ball, Nathan Ellis has impressed with his batting abilities as well this season. Hurricanes skipper has picked up 9 wickets in 8 matches and scored 80 runs in 3 innings.
Good luck to Sean, Steve, and Todd on Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka! 🇦🇺🏏
Thanks for everything you’ve done for the team — we’ll be cheering you on! 🙌 #LIKEASIXER #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/TRrr9fk3pa
— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) January 19, 2025
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Josh Philippe had a modest of competition having only made 179 runs in 8 innings at an average of 25.57. He is looking forward to providing a perfect start for the Sixers in Tuesday’s Qualifier.
X-Factor:
Tim David is a finisher for Hurricanes, who looks in excellent form lately and has the scores 27, 11, 24*, 68*, and 62* in the last 5 innings.
What are the Fantasy Suggested Teams for HUR vs SIX, Big Bash League 2024/25, Qualifier?
1. Ben McDermott, Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques, Tim David, Mitchell Owen (vc), Chris Jordan, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis (c), Nathan Ellis.
2. Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott, Moises Henriques (vc), Kurtis Patterson, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Nikhil Chaudhary (c), Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Riley Meredith.
Off to Hobart. Winner hosts The Final. Let’s goooooooo 😤#LIKEASIXER #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/lipwXTlVX3
— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) January 17, 2025
Pre-Match Analysis:
Hobart Hurricanes’ long-lasting 7-match winning streak ended, following their 40-run loss to Melbourne Stars on Sunday. Chasing a mammoth 219, they bowled out for 179 with large of the contributions coming from middle and lower order. This was their first defeat in the tournament while chasing. The result didn’t matter for the Hurricanes in the context of the tournament, who have already locked their Qualifier spot. Overall with 7 wins and 2 losses, they finished at the pole position with 15 points. Jake Doran replaces Marcus Bean, the only change from their previous squad that traveled to Melbourne.
Star batter, Steven Smith, who made 3 appearances for the club this season will be no longer available due to his national duties. They already missing their leading run-scorer (228), James Vince who is currently linked with Gulf Giants in the ILT20. Adding to the list, are Todd Murphy and Sean Abbott, who head into Sri Lanka after being named in the Australian Test squad and will miss the rest of the tournament.