The match was abandoned due to rain and officially ended as a no result at the SCG
Steve Smith and Babar Azam opened for Sydney Sixers before play was halted
Both teams shared one point each, with Hurricanes still securing a playoff spot
Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes locked horns in a pivotal BBL|15 clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with both teams eager to solidify their positions as the Big Bash League heats up.
However, both teams were left frustrated, with persistent rain forcing the match to be abandoned and declared a no result. After being sent in to bat, the Sixers got off to a measured start, with Steve Smith striking 19 off 16 balls and Babar Azam contributing 9 from 14 before the weather closed in, leaving the score at 32/0 after five overs.
The anticipated return of Smith to BBL action generated early buzz, but only limited play was possible before the downpour washed out the rest of the contest.
Both teams shared the points, with the Hurricanes confirming their place in the playoffs while the Sixers remained firmly in contention as the regular season progresses.
Sydney Sixers Vs Hobart Hurricanes, Big Bash League 2025-26: Toss Update
Hobart Hurricanes won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Sydney Sixers Vs Hobart Hurricanes, Big Bash League 2025-26: Playing XIs
Hobart Hurricanes (Playing XI): Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott(c), Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade(w), Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake
Sydney Sixers (Playing XI): Steven Smith, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe(w), Moises Henriques(c), Sam Curran, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott
Sydney Sixers Vs Hobart Hurricanes, Big Bash League 2025-26: Where To Watch?
The match can be live steamed on the JioHotstar app/website as well as the Star Sports network.
