Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes will face off in the 31st match of BBL 2025-26 on 11th January at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. Fans can look forward to an exciting game as two competitive teams battle for crucial points.
The Hobart Hurricanes, the defending champions, are continuing their strong performance this season. They currently lead the points table, having won 6 out of their 8 matches. Their steady form makes them one of the toughest teams to beat in the tournament.
Meanwhile, the Sydney Sixers are in fourth place but enter this match with confidence after winning their last game against Melbourne Stars. This article provides a detailed Dream 11 prediction, match preview, head-to-head stats, and all key details for Match 31.
Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes Match Preview
The match will take place at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, starting at 2:05 PM local time.
Check the match details below:
| Match | Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes, Match 31 |
| Date | 11 January 2026 |
| Time | 08:35 AM IST / 2:05 PM Local |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| Tournament | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly surface with some spin assistance later. |
| Average Score | Teams usually score 155-160. |
| Favours | Slight advantage to batters, pacers will get early assistance. |
| Surface | Flat wicket with true bounce and stroke-play conditions. |
| Wicket Distribution | Pacers take early wickets, spinners helpful in middle overs. |
| Weather Impact | Sydney January weather warm, possible showers or humidity. |
| Toss Factor | Toss could favour bowling first if dew arrives later. |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 21–23°C during afternoon play. |
| Humidity | 66-72% |
| Wind Speed | Fresh breeze likely at 25–30 km/h in the afternoon. |
| Rain Chance | Moderate rain chance. |
| Overall | Mostly cloudy. |
Toss Prediction
At the Sydney Cricket Ground, the toss could be very important. The pitch supports batting, and dew may come later. The captain who wins the toss might decide to bowl first to take advantage of early swing and seam movement. However, teams may also opt to bat first and set a large total in clear conditions.
Injury Updates
Sydney Sixers: No major injuries reported; full squad expected. Some players unavailable earlier due to Test commitments but now likely back for selection.
Hobart Hurricanes: Key batter Tim David is out for the season with a hamstring strain, a big blow to Hurricanes’ title defence.
Dream 11 Team For SIX vs HUR
Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes Head to Head Stats
Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes have faced each other 21 times in Men’s Big Bash League history. The Hurricanes lead the head-to-head with 11 wins, while the Sixers have won 9 matches. One match ended without a result.
Last Five Matches
- Hurricanes won by 12 runs – 21 January 2025
- Hurricanes won by 50 runs – 01 January 2025
- Sixers won by 6 wickets – 11 December 2023
- Sixers won by 24 runs – 23 January 2023
- Sixers won by 6 runs – 22 December 2022
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Top Picks For the Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Jack Edwards (Captain) | Explosive all‑rounder; big hits and key fielding plays. |
| Mitch Owen (Vice Captain) | In-form big hitter with high strike rate. |
| Steve Smith | Veteran batter returning to strengthen Sixers’ batting unit. |
| Chris Jordan | Reliable death bowler and useful lower‑order contributions. |
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