SIX vs HUR Dream11 Prediction, Challenger, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Sydney Sixers are set to face the Hobart Hurricanes in the Challenger of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Friday, January 23.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 23 Jan 2026, 13:47 IST

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Preview

In the Challenger of the BBL 2025-26, Sydney Sixers (SIX) are set to face Hobart Hurricanes (HUR). The Sydney Sixers have performed brilliantly this season. However, they did not perform well in the Qualifier game against Perth Scorchers as they lost the game by 58 runs. In which Steven Smith played well and scored 37 runs. While Ben Dwarshuis, Mitchell Starc, and Jack Edwards did well in bowling and took two wickets each.

On the other hand, the Hobart Hurricanes performed outstandingly well in this season, also did well in the Knockout match against Melbourne Stars. As they won by 3 runs in the previous game. Beau Webster performed well for them in the last game, scoring 47 runs off 26 balls, while Riley Meredith took two wickets in the bowling department.

Match Information

Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes, Challenger

Big Bash League, 23 Jan 2026, Fri, 1:45 PM IST ,Sydney Cricket Ground

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Sydney Cricket Ground

Clouds

18.5°C

76% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sydney Sixers

L
W
W
NR
W

Hobart Hurricanes

W
L
NR
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Nikhil Chaudhary

HUR - ALL-ROUNDER

303 Runs

12 Matches

2

302 Runs

12 Matches

3

Steve Smith

SIX - BATTER

275 Runs

5 Matches

4

268 Runs

12 Matches

5

Babar Azam

SIX - bat

202 Runs

11 Matches

6

T Ward

HUR - bowl

200 Runs

10 Matches

1

Mitchell Owen

HUR - all

195.29

12 Matches

2

Matthew Wade

HUR - wk

178.89

11 Matches

3

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

173.33

12 Matches

4

Steve Smith

SIX - BATTER

166.67

5 Matches

5

Kane Richardson

SIX - bowl

166.67

2 Matches

6

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

163.89

12 Matches

1

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

17 Wkts

12 Matches

2

Rishad Hossain

HUR - BOWLER

15 Wkts

12 Matches

3

Ben Dwarshuis

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

14 Wkts

11 Matches

4

Nathan Ellis

HUR - bowl

14 Wkts

9 Matches

5

Riley Meredith

HUR - BOWLER

14 Wkts

12 Matches

6

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

12 Wkts

12 Matches

1

Benjamin Manenti

SIX - all

5.43

8 Matches

2

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

6.04

12 Matches

3

Charles Stobo

SIX - bowl

6.50

1 Match

4

Sean Abbott

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

7.64

9 Matches

5

Rishad Hossain

HUR - BOWLER

7.83

12 Matches

6

Ben Dwarshuis

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

7.87

11 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sydney Sixers

Daniel Hughes, Steve Smith, JR Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (C), Lachlan Shaw, J Edwards, Joel Davies, Sean Abbott, BAD Manenti, Ben Dwarshuis, Mitchell Starc

Bench : JC Silk, Babar Azam, Hayden Kerr, SM Curran, Jafer Chohan, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Perry, KW Richardson, Charles Stobo, R Kingsell, Harjas Singh, J Scott, Josh Hazlewood

Hobart Hurricanes

Mitchell Owen, T Ward, BJ Webster, BR McDermott (C), N Chaudhary, MS Wade (wk), CJ Jordan, Will Prestwidge, Billy Stanlake, Riley Meredith, Rishad Hossain

Bench : J Weatherald, R Ahmed, Iain Carlisle, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, M Wright, JM Bird, M Bean, Hugo Burdon

Injury and availability news

(Babar Azam is not available for this match )

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney is a neutral surface. Batting is easier in the first innings. The pitch tends to favour the bowlers in the second innings. Furthermore, the pitch slows down in the second innings, making it more difficult to chase. Therefore, the team winning the toss often chooses to bat first to take advantage of favourable starting conditions.

65%

Pace Bowling

35%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

157

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Steve Smith SIX | BATTER

Steven Smith is an aggressive top-order batter who is in good form. Moreover, he scored 37 runs in the previous game against Perth. He can definitely surprise his opponents with good performances.

8.5
VC

Ben McDermott HUR | WK

Ben McDermott is an excellent top-order batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he scored 244 runs in the last 10 games. He is definitely a key player for Hobart in this season.

8

Jack Edwards SIX | ALL-ROUNDER

Jack Edwards is an excellent all-rounder who is currently in excellent form. He took two wickets in the last game against the Perth Scorchers. Edwards has performed well in many crucial matches as well.

8

Nikhil Chaudhary HUR | ALL-ROUNDER

Nikhil Chaudhary is an excellent all-rounder; he delivered match-winning performances with the bat and ball this season. Moreover, he scored 262 runs in the last 10 games.

8

Ben Dwarshuis SIX | ALL-ROUNDER

Ben Dwarshuis is an excellent Bowler who is currently in excellent form. Moreover, he took two wickets in the last game against the Perth Scorchers.

8.5

Beau Webster HUR | ALL-ROUNDER

Beau Webster is an excellent top-order batter. He is currently in excellent form. Moreover, he scored 47 runs in the Knockout match against Melbourne Stars.

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7.5

Will Prestwidge

HUR | BOWL

5.5

Benjamin Manenti

SIX | ALL

Last Updated On - Jan 23 2026 1:47 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SIX

6 : 5

HUR

Credits Left
7/100

Mega League
Josh Philippe

8.5

Ben McDermott

8.5

Steve Smith
C

8.5

Beau Webster
VC

8.5

Nikhil Chaudhary

8

Mitchell Owen

8.5

Jack Edwards

8

Mitchell Starc

8.5

Chris Jordan

9

Sean Abbott

9

Ben Dwarshuis

8

Players
11/11

Team 2

SIX

6 : 5

HUR

Credits Left
7.5/100

Mega League
Josh Philippe

8.5

Ben McDermott

8.5

Steve Smith

8.5

Beau Webster

8.5

Nikhil Chaudhary
C

8

Mitchell Owen

8.5

Jack Edwards
VC

8

Mitchell Starc

8.5

Sean Abbott

9

Ben Dwarshuis

8

Riley Meredith

8.5

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