Get the best SIX vs HUR Challenger match preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the Challenger encounter of BBL 2026. Expert examination and more with Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes.
SIX vs HUR Challenger Match Dream11 Prediction
The SCG hosts the Challenger today, Friday, January 23! Sydney Sixers face Hobart Hurricanes in this crucial BBL 2026 knockout clash. The Sixers lost their Qualifier against the Perth Scorchers recently. They desperately want revenge by reaching the final tonight. Defeating Hurricanes books them another shot at Perth honestly.
Hurricanes arrive riding high on confidence after crushing the Melbourne Stars convincingly. Their Knockout victory fuels their momentum perfectly. Tonight’s SIX vs HUR Challenger decides who challenges Perth for the BBL 2026 title.
Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Sydney Cricket Ground heavily favours chasing teams throughout BBL 2026. Batters score freely across both innings at this venue. The pitch report shows bowlers need extreme discipline here. Any loose deliveries get punished severely by batsmen.
Inconsistent bowling becomes expensive quickly on this surface. The weather’s perfect with 16-20°C temperatures and 69% humidity today.
Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 22
Sydney Sixers: 9
Hobart Hurricanes: 11
NR: 2
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Sydney Sixers (SIX) Playing XI
Jordan Silk, Steve Smith, Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques (C), Mitchell Starc, Jack Edwards, Lachlan Shaw, Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davies, Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Playing XI
Tim Ward, Mitchell Owen, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott (C), Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade, Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Will Prestwidge
SIX vs HUR Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Josh Philippe
Batsmen: Steve Smith (c), Moises Henriques, Ben McDermott (vc), Nikhil Chaudhary
All-rounders: Jack Edwards, Mitchell Owen, Beau Webster
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith
Captain Choices for the Dream11
- Steven Smith is one of the top Dream11 captain choices for today’s match.
- Ben McDermott is the perfect captain choice for Fantasy Cricket Tips.
Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes Challenger Preview: Players to Avoid
- Jackson Bird might be missing the Playing XI.
- Macalister Wright won’t feature in this Challenger match.
This SIX vs HUR Prediction report suggests exciting content for the BBL 2026 season. Today’s toss and pitch win will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests HUR have 55% chances to win and 45% for SIX.
