BBL 2025-26 Challenger: Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes Match: The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 Challenger match between Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes will be played on Friday, January 23, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Let's find out who will win today's match!
Sydney Sixers are coming into this match after a loss to Perth Scorchers in the qualifier. Sydney Sixers will be looking to put that defeat behind them and beat Hobart Hurricanes to secure a place in the final, where they will have a chance to avenge their loss against Perth Scorchers.
Hobart Hurricanes are coming into this match after a convincing win against Melbourne Stars in the knockout match. Full of confidence, they will be looking to maintain their momentum and book their place in the final.
SIX vs HUR (Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes) Match Details
| Match | Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes (SIX vs HUR) |
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Date | Friday, 23 January 2026 |
| Time | 01:45 PM (IST) - 08:15 AM (GMT) |
SIX vs HUR Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) offers a balanced pitch for the BBL Challenger match between the Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes on January 23, 2026. The surface has good bounce and pace, benefiting set batsmen, while seam bowlers get early movement with the new ball. Teams chasing targets have historically found success in BBL matches played here this season.
The SCG pitch is initially hard and dry, providing early swing for fast bowlers, and later in the innings, it slows down and becomes more conducive to spin. Spinners have taken wickets at an economy rate of 6.50 this season, which is better than the fast bowlers' rate of 8.22. Batsmen can score freely once set, but consistent scoring is more important than explosive hitting.
Who will win today's BBL Challenger match between Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes?
Aaj ka HUR vs SIX match kon jeetega: The Sydney Sixers have a great chance to win the BBL 2025-26 Challenger match against the Hobart Hurricanes at the Sydney Cricket Ground today. Their excellent bowling attack, featuring bowlers like Mitchell Starc and Sean Abbott, is better suited to the SCG conditions than the Hurricanes' team. Both teams have similar records, having won six out of ten matches, but the Sixers will benefit from playing on their home ground and their recent form.
