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Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction
SYS vs HBH Win Probability
Toss Winner - Hobart Hurricanes won the toss and choose to bowl first
Sydney Sixers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 57 runs
Over the past four games, Steve Smith has been on fire with the bat. The Sixers’ chances will hinge on how he performs.
- Hobart Hurricanes’ match-winning players in this contest can be Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben McDermott, and Riley Meredith.
- A target of around 170 will be challenging to chase at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
- Sydney Sixers will bank on Steve Smith, Josh Philippe, and Mitchell Starc to win them the match.
Pick Hobart Hurricanes as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Big Bash League, 2025-2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 23.1°C|Sunny |
SYS vs HBH Live Prediction
SYS vs HBH Match Prediction & Analysis
The 2025-26 Big Bash League final is one game away, with Sydney Sixers taking on Hobart Hurricanes in the Challenger. The victors will face Perth Scorchers in Sunday's final, while the defeated team's campaign ends here. Expect a competitive clash—both squads have shown similar recent results, though Hobart's stronger overall performances give them a marginal advantage heading in.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
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128/10 in 19.5 6.45
129/4 in 17.1 7.51
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114/5 in 10.0 11.4
81/4 in 7.0 11.57
178/6 in 20.0 8.9
141/9 in 20.0 7.05
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 6 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Sydney Sixers Preview
The Sixers entered the playoffs riding high after finishing the group stage as runners-up. But Perth Scorchers brought them back down to earth in the Qualifier, handing them a heavy 48-run loss. They've got one more chance to reach the finals via the Challenger, though their batting lineup needs serious improvement after getting dismissed for just 99 in that Qualifier.
Josh Philippe has carried the batting load, piling up 253 runs in 10 matches at 25.30 with a strike rate of around 145.40. Through most of the tournament, he's been the one holding things together while the rest of the top order struggled for consistency.
With Babar Azam recalled by Pakistan for national duty, he won’t feature in the Sixers’ remaining finals matches. Daniel Hughes is the likely choice to fill his position in the team. The good news is Steven Smith has found his rhythm at the top, blasting 210 runs across just four games at a 172 strike rate. We think he'll add another 30-run knock in this one.
The bowling group has done its job more often than not. Jack Edwards leads the pack with 17 wickets at 7.89 per over. Joel Davies and Ben Dwarshuis have combined for 25 scalps, and Mitchell Starc gives them another weapon—a hostile new-ball burst from him can swing the match in the Sixers' favor.
SS Over/Under Betting Tips
Steve Smith Total Runs Over 29.5 1.85
Steve Smith has been in phenomenal form this season scoring 37, 54 and 100 runs in the last three BBL matches played. The last time he played at SCG, Smith smashed a magnificent 100. He also has a good record against the Hobart Hurricanes scoring 211 runs in 6 matches, averaging 42.2 and at SCG he has scored 832 runs in 19 matches, averaging 69.33.
Sydney Sixers Predicted Playing XI:
Daniel Hughes, Steve Smith, Josh Philippe(w), Moises Henriques(c), Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Ben Manenti
Sydney Sixers Key Players From Previous Game Of Big Bash League, 2025-2026
Sydney Sixers Actual Playing XI:
Daniel Hughes, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Benjamin Manenti, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc
Hobart Hurricanes Preview
Defending champions Hobart fought well to get past the Stars in the Knockout, winning by just three runs. Their form has been a bit uneven lately, but there's no shortage of talent in this squad—when they fire, they're hard to stop. That Knockout result should give them a real lift heading into the next stage.
Their batting lineup has depth and goes hard from the start. Mitch Owen and Nikhil Chaudhary provide solid starts up front, and Chaudhary has been their best with the bat—303 runs across 10 games, striking at 155.
Ben McDermott has been consistent throughout, piling up 282 runs from 10 outings at a 133 strike-rate. He works well alongside Tim Ward in the middle order, who's chipped in with 187 runs this season while scoring at around 135.
Nathan Ellis is back for the Hurricanes after missing the Knockout, and his return is a major plus. Together with Riley Meredith, they add serious pace and bounce to the attack—combined, they’ve already taken 25 wickets this season. Their performance will be critical in the Challenger. Chris Jordan brings discipline in the death overs, making it tough for batters to get away.
Rishad Hossain takes care of the spin department—13 wickets at 7.77, and he's won them several matches along the way. The variety gives Hobart plenty of options, no matter what conditions they're playing in.
HH Over/Under Betting Tips
Beau Webster Total Runs Over 20.5 1.85
Beau Webster has scores of 47 and 51 in the last two BBL matches he has played and made an impact in both those matches. At SCG, he has scored 122 runs in 5 matches, averaging 30.5 and against the Sydney Sixers, Webster is averaging a staggering 40.43 scoring 283 runs in 12 matches.
Hobart Hurricanes Predicted Playing XI:
Tim Ward, Mitchell Owen, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott (c), Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (wk), Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Nathan Ellis(c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake
Hobart Hurricanes Key Players From Previous Game Of Big Bash League, 2025-2026
Hobart Hurricanes Actual Playing XI:
Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade, Will Prestwidge, Chris Jordan, Billy Stanlake, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The Sydney Cricket Ground should offer a balanced contest. Early on, there might be some movement through the air and a bit of help from the surface under lights, so getting through that period will matter. As the game goes on and the ball gets older, spinners become more relevant once the pitch starts to show wear. Teams batting second have a real chance if they assess the chase properly.
Sydney's weather will be windy with clouds clearing intermittently.
SYS vs HBH Pitch Report
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Minimal Turn
The average first innings score at Sydney in this BBL has been around the 180-190 mark. For this fixture, a score of around 175+ will be needed to keep pressure on the chasing side.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Sydney Sixers to win the coin toss 1.90
We back the Sydney Sixers to win the coin toss in today's eliminator match against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Toss: To Bowl
Sydney Cricket Ground has seen a mix of low and high scores in recent T20 matches. Toss-winning skippers often choose to bowl here.
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Winning Prediction
Hobart Hurricanes have looked strong all tournament long and head into the Challenger on the back of an excellent showing in the Knockout against the Stars. The Sixers, on the other hand, took a big loss in the Qualifier and will want to move past that result as fast as they can. They have talented players throughout their lineup and are capable of beating anyone when they click. That said, the Hurricanes have been more reliable across the board and have more players in form right now, making them the smarter pick here.
The Sixers' fate will rest on Steve Smith. If he gets going at the top, they will be in the game. But if he falls early, the Hurricanes will be favorites.
Pick Hobart Hurricanes as the winners of this match.
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