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Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers 2026 The Challenger Full Commentary
Result · Jan 23 2026, Fri - 01:45 PM (IST)
SYDNEY SIXERS198/8
HOBART HURRICANES141
Sydney Sixers won by 57 runs
CRR:8.13
Player Of The Match
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Billy Stanlake to Ben Manenti. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, shy attempt by McDermott, fielded by Wade. That brings us to the end of the first innings. Sydney Sixers have put a competitive total on the board in this crucial encounter after being asked to bat first. Steve Smith continued his fine form, anchoring the innings with a well-crafted 65 to lay a solid foundation. The other batters chipped in with handy starts but couldn't quite go on to make big contributions, though collectively, it was enough to propel the Sixers to a strong total. For the Hobart Hurricanes, Riley Meredith was a touch expensive but still emerged as the standout bowler, leading the wicket tally with three scalps. Can the Hurricanes chase this down, or will the Sixers defend it comfortably? Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting run chase.
Billy Stanlake to Sean Abbott. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ward.
Billy Stanlake to Sean Abbott. Slower ball yorker, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid on for 2 runs, fielded by Chaudhary.
Billy Stanlake to Sean Abbott. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Wade.
Billy Stanlake to Ben Manenti. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ward.
FOUR! Billy Stanlake to Ben Manenti. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Riley Meredith to Sean Abbott. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Jordan.
OUT! Bowled. Riley Meredith to Jack Edwards. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, missed. Cleaned him up.
Riley Meredith to Jack Edwards. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Chaudhary.
FOUR! Riley Meredith to Jack Edwards. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
OUT! Run Out. Riley Meredith to Ben Dwarshuis. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to gully, direct hit by Wade, mis-fielded by Wade. Two in two!
OUT! Caught. Riley Meredith to Lachlan Shaw. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, caught by Hossain. Another batter departs after getting some start.
FOUR! Beau Webster to Jack Edwards. Slower ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Beau Webster to Jack Edwards. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Wade.
Beau Webster to Lachlan Shaw. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Jordan.
FOUR! Beau Webster to Lachlan Shaw. Leg cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Beau Webster to Jack Edwards. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Jordan.
Beau Webster to Lachlan Shaw. Off cutter full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Prestwidge.
Rishad Hossain to Jack Edwards. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Wade.
Rishad Hossain to Jack Edwards. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Prestwidge.
Rishad Hossain to Jack Edwards. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Wade.
APPEAL! Rishad Hossain to Jack Edwards. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Wade, appeal made for Caught. The umpire is not interested.
Rishad Hossain to Lachlan Shaw. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run.
Rishad Hossain to Jack Edwards. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Owen.
FOUR! Riley Meredith to Lachlan Shaw. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs, dropped catch by Ward.
FOUR! Riley Meredith to Lachlan Shaw. Back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
Riley Meredith to Jack Edwards. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to silly point for 1 run, fielded by Prestwidge.
OUT! Caught. Riley Meredith to Joel Davies. Length ball, down leg side moves in front Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Owen. This time, straight into the hands.
FOUR! Riley Meredith to Joel Davies. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
SIX! Riley Meredith to Joel Davies. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled over third man for 6 runs.
OUT! Caught (Sub). Jack Edwards to Rishad Hossain. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point. That's it! Sydney Sixers march into the finals with a commanding 57-run victory. Their bowlers delivered a clinical performance, maintaining discipline and striking at regular intervals to keep the pressure firmly on the Hobart Hurricanes. Chasing a daunting target in such a crucial encounter, the Hurricanes' batters were under pressure right from the outset and never quite recovered. Ben McDermott showed some resistance with a composed 40, but it was far from enough to bridge the gap. With this emphatic win, the Sydney Sixers once again set up a blockbuster final clash against the Perth Scorchers. Joel Davies is the Player of the Match for this collective performance.
SIX! Jack Edwards to Rishad Hossain. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Wide Jack Edwards to Rishad Hossain. Slower ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for 1 run, fielded by Philippe.
Ben Dwarshuis to Billy Stanlake. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Hughes.
FOUR! Ben Dwarshuis to Billy Stanlake. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Ben Dwarshuis to Rishad Hossain. Leg cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, inside edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Hughes.
Wide Ben Dwarshuis to Rishad Hossain. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Philippe.
Ben Dwarshuis to Billy Stanlake. Leg cutter yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Smith, fielded by Abbott.
OUT! Caught (Sub). Ben Dwarshuis to Riley Meredith. Leg cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg. Just one wicket away for Sydney Sixers.
OUT! Caught. Ben Dwarshuis to Will Prestwidge. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge, caught by Philippe. Edged and gone.
Mitchell Starc to Will Prestwidge. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to short leg for 1 run.
Mitchell Starc to Will Prestwidge. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.
Mitchell Starc to Rishad Hossain. Half volley, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run.
Mitchell Starc to Will Prestwidge. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Davies.
APPEAL! Mitchell Starc to Will Prestwidge. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs, appeal made for Caught & Bowled. Starc is just asking for the caught, but the umpire turned down immediately.
Mitchell Starc to Rishad Hossain. Yorker, off stump on the back foot pushing, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, run save by Manenti.
Ben Manenti to Rishad Hossain. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shaw.
Ben Manenti to Will Prestwidge. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Smith.
Ben Manenti to Rishad Hossain. Quicker length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run.
Ben Manenti to Will Prestwidge. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Abbott.
FOUR! Ben Manenti to Will Prestwidge. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
FOUR! Ben Manenti to Will Prestwidge. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Mitchell Starc to Rishad Hossain. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Philippe.
OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Ben McDermott. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point, caught by Davies. Good diving catch from Davies.
Mitchell Starc to Ben McDermott. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, run save by Henriques.
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Ben McDermott. Length ball, middle stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Ben McDermott. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Mitchell Starc to Will Prestwidge. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Edwards.
Sean Abbott to Will Prestwidge. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Smith.
SIX! Sean Abbott to Will Prestwidge. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.