BBL 2024-25 - Who Is Reaching the Finals?

Updated At: 2025/01/12

Big Bash League is at the centre stage right as the league is getting closer to its playoff stage. Every team is trying hard to be part of the playoffs and reach the final fixture of the ongoing season.

T20 cricket format is always an unpredictable form and a league like Big Bash can make it more exciting. BBL 2024-25 is coming out to be more exciting and thrilling and it has been a joy ride for every cricket fan.

The 8-team competition is going through some electrifying performance every day. Sydney Sixers are currently the table toppers and the three-time BBL winners are getting close to the playoff qualification with every win.

The upcoming weeks of the league will decide who is going for the playoffs and who is witnessing the nightmare. The match predictions are turning out to be very close and the odds for every team speak volumes for their performance.

In this article, we have listed down teams that might reach the final game and come closer to winning the BBL 2024-25 trophy. In the conclusion, we also give you a confirmed name that will reach the final fixture.

BBL 2024-25 - Current Point Table

Teams	Matches	Won	Lost	Pts	NRR
Sydney Sixers	8	5	2	11	0.156
Hobart Hurricanes	7	5	1	11	0.104
Sydney Thunder	8	4	3	9	-0.062
Brisbane Heat	8	3	4	7	-0.863
Perth Scorchers	8	3	5	6	0.467
Melbourne Renegades	7	3	4	6	0.392
Adelaide Strikers	8	3	5	6	0.092
Melbourne Stars	8	3	5	6	-0.356

BBL 2024-25 - Who is Reaching The Finals?

1) Sydney Sixers

Without a doubt, the Sydney Sixers are a major contender for the final game. They are at the top of the point table with 5 wins and 2 losses and their net run rate stands at +0.156. The team still has miles to go but they are looking positive and things are working out in favour of the players. The Sixers started their BBL 2024-25 with 4 consecutive wins. Their winning streak was over Hobart Hurricanes stopped them in the 5th fixture. However, after 2 losses and 1 abandoned match, Sydney Sixers came back on track by defeating Perth Scorchers in their 8th fixture. They just need one more win to cement their space in the playoffs and the team looks positive enough to reach the finals.

Leading Run-scorers for Sydney Sixers

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
James Vince	6	228	45.6	139.02
Moises Henriques	7	191	38.2	133.56
Josh Philippe	7	171	28.5	135.71

Leading Wicket-takers for Sydney Sixers

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Ben Dwarshuis	7	11	22.09	8.67
Sean Abbott	4	10	13.70	8.56
Jackson Bird	3	7	10.57	6.72

2) Hobart Hurricanes

Hobart Hurricanes have come out as the 2nd contender to reach the final game. They are currently at the 2nd spot in the league with 5 wins and a single loss and their net run rate stands at +0.104. Hobart Hurricanes started their BBL campaign of this season with a loss against Melbourne Renegades but recollected themselves immediately and went on a winning streak of 5 games. They are still going on with their winning streak and no one can stop them now to reach the playoffs.

Leading Run-scorers for Hobart Hurricanes

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Mitchell Owen	6	202	40.40	177.19
Tim David	6	167	55.66	185.55

Leading Wicket-takers for Hobart Hurricanes

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Riley Meredith	6	8	21.25	7.72
Chris Jordan	6	7	23.28	8.35

3) Brisbane Heat

Brisbane Heat are the defending champions but the season has come out as a mixed bag of results for them. They are currently at the 3rd spot in the point table with 3 wins and 4 losses and their net run rate currently stands at -0.863. However, they are defending champions and hence it can’t be ignored that the team carries the capability to bounce back at any point of time in the league.

Leading Run-scorers for Brisbane Heat

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Max Bryant	7	243	48.60	168.75
Matt Renshaw	7	200	33.33	169.49

Leading Wicket-takers for Brisbane Heat

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Xavier Bartlett	7	10	23.50	8.65
Spencer Johnson	5	8	20.50	8.20

Sydney Sixers - In the 7th Finals of BBL

Out of the 3 teams mentioned above, Sydney Sixers is one team that is reaching the final fixture of BBL 2024-25. They will be part of their 7th final in the history of the league and the team looks strong enough for the playoffs as well. Their weakness is their bowling unit but the team has done well enough in their batting lineup and has every weapon in the arsenal to reach the final fixture.