BBL 2024-25 - Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, 1st Playoff - Key Players and Winning Odds

We have reached the business end of the Big Bash League season 14 and the teams for the playoff segment have been finalised. The first playoff of BBL 2024-25 will take place between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers on Tuesday at the Ninja Stadium.

Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers have come out as two of the strongest teams this year. The 1st playoff is expected to be an absolute thriller between the two teams.

Hobart Hurricanes finished their league stage by being at the top of the point table with 7 wins and a single win. Their net run rate stood at +0.135. The onus of this fabulous performance this year goes to the whole team. Hobart Hurricanes started their campaign this year with a loss and the odds on the trusted betting sites in India were not in favour of the team.

However, the team turned around things as the season progressed. They maintained their winning streak and qualified for the playoffs with strong stats and high team morale.

Sydney Sixers were right below Hobart Hurricanes in the point table. They stood at the 2nd spot with 6 wins and 2 losses while maintaining their net run rate at +0.156. It was a good performance overall and considering their performance at the league stage, it won’t be easy for the opposition to overpower the Sixers.

BBL 2024-25 - Winning Odds

BBL 2024-25 - Key Players

1) Mitchell Owen - Hobart Hurricanes

One of the biggest reasons why Hobart Hurricanes have been successful in dominating the league is because of their batting unit. Mitchell Owen is their leading run-scorer and the 4th highest run-scorer in the league. He has scored a century as well in the league carrying a total of 23 fours and 19 sixes in the league. Against Sydney Sixers, Mitchell Owen will be the danger man.

2) Ben Dwarshuis - Sydney Sixers

Sydney Sixers have Ben Dwarshuis in their bowling attack and he is the leading wicket-taker for the team this year. The Sixers are totally dependent on Ben Dwarshuis for wickets this year and he is delivering at every step for the team. Ben Dwarshuis is also the 3rd highest wicket-taker in the overall list of the Big Bash League and that makes him a key player for Sydney Sixers.

3) Moises Henriques - Sydney Sixers

England’s James Vince has left Sydney Sixers to become part of ILT20. In his absence, the skipper of Sydney Sixers - Moises Henriques will be the key batter for the team. He is an experienced individual who has, at every step, come out as the match-winner for the team. He is also ranked 5th in the list of top-scorers in BBL history.

4) Riley Meredith - Hobart Hurricanes

Hobart Hurricanes will be dependent on Riley Meredith for wickets in the pace unit. He is currently the leading wicket-taker for Hobart Hurricanes in the ongoing season. Riley Meredith has been through multiple ups and downs in BBL 2024-25 but his presence will be valuable for the Hurricanes in the playoffs.

BBL 2024-25 - Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers - Head-to-Head

The head-to-head stats speak volumes between the two teams. Hobart Hurricanes hold a slight edge with 6 wins in 10 meetings against Sydney Sixers. Sydney Sixer's average score is also less compared to the Hobart Hurricanes. The Tuesday clash between the two teams will be a memorable fixture of BBL 2024-25.

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