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BBL 2024-25: Hurricanes advance to final, Sixers eye redemption in Challenger 

HH vs SS Highlights for Qualifier 1 of Big Bash League 2024-25

The Hobart Hurricanes emerged victorious in a tense Qualifier clash against the Sydney Sixers, clinching the game by 12 runs to secure a spot in the BBL 2024-25 final, while the Sydney Sixers face a must-win Challenger match for their last chance to reach the final. 

Batting first, the Hurricanes set a competitive target of 174 runs, thanks to Mitchell Owen’s blistering 36 off 15 balls, and Tim David’s explosive 25 off just 10 deliveries. Despite a shaky start, the Sydney Sixers fought well but were unable to win.  

HH vs SS BBL 2024-25 Qualifiers Scorecard 

Hobart Hurricanes173/7 (20 overs)
Sydney Sixers161/5 (20 overs)
 

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Highlights  

In an exciting Qualifier clash, the Hobart Hurricanes set a competitive target of 174 runs in their 20 overs against the Sydney Sixers. The innings was kick-started by Mitchell Owen, who played a fiery knock of 36 runs off just 15 balls, providing the Hurricanes with much-needed early momentum. 

Ben McDermott anchored the innings with a solid 42 off 31 balls, displaying patience and precision in the middle overs. Caleb Jewell, though slower, contributed a steady 40 off 41 balls, ensuring the team-maintained stability despite the fall of wickets. 

The Hurricanes’ finishing touch came courtesy of the ever-reliable Tim David, who smashed a blistering 25 off only 10 deliveries. His cameo, laced with boundaries and two towering six, proved vital in propelling the team to a decent total during the death overs. 

In response, the Sixers got off to a disastrous start, losing their first three wickets with only five runs on the board. However, Kurtis Patterson and Jordan Silk stepped up to the challenge, forging a crucial 75-run partnership to stabilize the innings. Patterson played a measured knock, while Silk’s aggressive approach kept the chase alive. 

As the run rate climbed, the pressure mounted on the Sixers. Silk’s dismissal for a well-fought 48 proved to be a turning point, with 30 runs still required off the last 10 balls. Despite a valiant effort by Lachlan Shaw (33* off 25) and Ben Dwarshuis (16* off 8), the Sixers fell short of the target. 

Player of the match 

RIley Meredith
 

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