SIX vs HUR Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Big Bash League 2025-26, Challenger

The Big Bash League is nearing its final stage as the Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes are set to meet in the challenger match of the BBL 2025-26. The match will be played on January 23rd at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and the first ball will be bowled at 1:45 PM IST.

With players like Steve Smith and Josh Philippe in the Sixers and Ben McDermott and Nikhil Chaudhary in the Hurricanes, both teams are fighting for a spot in the final.

SIX vs HUR Match Preview

Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes will face off in the must-win Challenger match, where the winner will move a step closer to the trophy of the season, while the loser will end their campaign for the season. Sydney has been great throughout the season and finished the league stage strongly, but lost in the Qualifier against the Perth Scorchers after being bowled out for 99.

Hobart Hurricanes, on the other side, reached here after a narrow 3-run win over Melbourne Stars in the Knockout match. Nikhil has been the leading scorer for Hobart this season with 303 runs, while Rishad Hossain has taken 13 wickets.

Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes Match Details

SIX vs HUR Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Beau Webster, an all-rounder for Hobart Hurricanes, scored the most runs for the team in the previous game. He scored an excellent 47 runs off 26 balls, with 3 fours and 3 sixes. For today's SIX vs HUR Dream11 prediction, he is the ideal choice.
• In their last match, Hobart Hurricanes had Riley Meredith as their top wicket-taker. He took two wickets with an economy rate of 9.5. Our SIX vs HUR Dream11 prediction today is expected to be dominated by him
• The Sydney Sixers' experienced batsman Steve Smith, who scored 37 runs off 24 balls in their last game, was the team's most effective player. He is the must-have pick for the SIX vs HUR Dream11 prediction team
• Mitchell Starc, a left-arm fast bowler, took two wickets and had an economy rate of 8 while playing against the Perth Scorchers in the last match. He is expected to play a crucial role in the SIX vs HUR Dream11 prediction match today.

SIX vs HUR Injury Update Today

Nathan Ellis, the skipper of the Hurricanes, will not be able to play in the remainder of the BBL season because of hamstring tightness injury.

SIX vs HUR Toss Prediction

Sydney Sixers skipper Moises Henriques is expected to win the toss and may opt to bowl first at this venue. Teams that bat second have won all three matches played here this season, making chasing a good option for this venue.

Record of Chasing Teams at Sydney Cricket Ground

Sydney Cricket Ground offers a well-balanced contest for chasing sides, with a success rate of approximately 57 per cent. Teams batting second have won 39 out of 68 T20 matches played at the venue.

SIX vs HUR Playing 11 (Probable)

Sydney Sixers have released Babar Azam from their squad, while Charlie Wakim has been added to the Hurricanes team in place of Nathan Ellis for this Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes Dream11 team prediction today.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Nikhil Chaudhary from Hobart Hurricanes and Josh Philippe from Sydney Sixers lead in terms of runs scored by both teams. Nikhil Chaudhary managed to score 304 runs in 10 innings during this tournament, while Josh Philippe managed to score 253 runs in 10 innings.
• Jack Edwards and Rishad Hossain, a Hobart spin bowler, both have the highest number of wickets in their respective teams. In this tournament, Edwards took 17 wickets while Hossain took 13 wickets.

SIX vs HUR Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• The captaincy of this Challenger match is best suited for Sydney Sixers all-rounder Jack Edwards and one of the best batsmen in the world, Steve Smith. Both are currently performing very well.
• Mitch Owen and Beau Webster, both all-rounders, are the top choices for the vice-captainship role in this game. Webster scored 47 runs, while Owen took one wicket in the previous match.

Top Picks for SIX vs HUR Dream11 Prediction

• Steve Smith from the Sydney Sixers scored 37 runs off 24 balls in the previous match, including 2 fours and 2 sixes.
• Australian batter, Beau Webster, scored a match-winning 47 runs in the previous match and will be a top pick in the Big Bash League Dream11 prediction.

Budget Picks for SIX vs HUR Dream11 Prediction

• Mitchell Starc will be a budget pick in this SIX vs HUR Dream11 prediction. He scalped two wickets in the last game.
• Nikhil Chaudhary was excellent in the last game, scoring 24 runs off 11 balls. He can also contribute with the ball and is a handy budget pick to earn a lot of fantasy points.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keeper: B McDermott, J Philippe
Batters: S Smith, N Chaudhary
All-rounders: J Edwards, B Webster, M Owen, J Davies
Bowlers: R Meredith, R Hossain, M Starc

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keeper: J Philippe
Batters: S Smith, N Chaudhary, T Ward
All-rounders: J Edwards, B Webster, M Henriques, C Jordan
Bowlers: R Hossain, B Dwarshuis, B Stanlake

SIX vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Today (Challenger) Big Bash League 2025-26 Players to Avoid

• Sydney Sixers pace bowler Sean Abbott failed to take wickets in the last match against Perth Scorchers, suggesting that he may not be a good candidate for your fantasy team.
• Avoid selecting Will Prestwidge for this SIX vs HUR Dream11 prediction match as there are other better choices in the all-rounder section.

SIX vs HUR Weather & Pitch Report at Sydney Cricket Ground

• During the match in Sydney, the weather will be partly cloudy and windy. With a humidity of 50%, the temperature is expected to be around 24°C on match day. The chance of rain during the game is only 5%.
• According to the Sydney Cricket Ground pitch report, the batters will be able to score freely in both innings. Spinners become more important as the game progresses and the ball gets older, as the pitch begins to show wear.

SIX vs HUR Head-to-Head Records

In the BBL, the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers have played 22 games so far in the history of the BBL. Hobart Hurricanes have won 11 games and are leading the SIX vs HUR Head-to-Head rivalry.

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