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BBL 2024-25, Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers: All you need to know, squad, head to head

Tuesday, 31-Dec-2024
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In the 18th match of the ongoing Big Bash League, Hobart Hurricanes will be facing Sydney Sixers on Wednesday at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Sydney Sixers will enter the game on the back of a crushing eight-wicket victory against Brisbane Heat in their last game. Josh Philippe played an outstanding innings, scoring (66) to fire the side to victory in 16.1 overs. Sixers were chasing a total of (142). 

Hobart Hurricanes, on the other hand, are also riding high on success, registering victory in their last game against Adelaide Strikers. Hurricanes' star-studded lineup saw Ben McDermott and Shai Hope step up to play strong innings, scoring (68) and (37) respectively. 

Hurricanes are on the sixth place in the points table with two victories from three games. They have four points, along with the negative NRR of -1.415. Sydney Sixers, on the other hand, are topping the points table with four victories from as many games. Both teams would hope to continue with the winning momentum. 

HEAD-TO-HEAD
Matches: 19
Abandoned: 1
Hobart Hurricanes WON: 9
Sydney Sixers WON: 9

Sydney Sixers Probable XI: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird

Hobart Hurricanes Probable XI: Mitchell Owen, Caleb Jewell, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil


 

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