SIX vs HUR Live Score

11:43 AM IST As the 15th season of the Big Bash League reaches its crescendo, the Sydney Cricket Ground sets the stage for a do-or-die Challenger clash. The winner earns a plane ticket to Perth for a Grand Final date with the Scorchers; for the loser, the summer ends here. This match features the Sydney Sixers, a wounded giant looking to rebound from a bruising Qualifier loss, against the Hobart Hurricanes, the reigning champions who have mastered the art of survive and advance.  The Sixers’ journey to the Challenger was anything but smooth. After a shaky start, they were dominant in the regular season. However, they were dismantled by the Perth Scorchers in the Qualifier, where their star-studded batting lineup collapsed for just 99 runs. The spotlight has intensified on marquee signing Babar Azam. Despite his pedigree, Babar has struggled for rhythm, recording a tournament strike rate of roughly 103 - the lowest in BBL history for a 200-run season. He will now miss the Challenger as he has flown back home to join Pakistan in their preparations for the upcoming international matches. However, the 'Magenta Men' thrive at the SCG. With Steve Smith back in the fold and showing flashes of his trademark brilliance, and a bowling unit led by Mitchell Starc and Jack Edwards, the Sixers possess the experience to reset and dominate on home soil.  The Hurricanes are the ultimate survivors. They secured their spot in the Challenger after a pulse-pounding, rain-affected Knockout win over the Melbourne Stars. Defending a DLS-adjusted target in a frantic 7-over sprint, the Hurricanes proved why they are the defending champions, winning by a mere three runs. The massive boost for Hobart is the return of captain Nathan Ellis, who missed the Knockout with a hamstring scare. His tactical death bowling is the heartbeat of this side, and his return allows the Hurricanes to field their most potent XI just as the stakes reach their peak.  Expect a surface that offers a bit of hold for the spinners while providing enough pace for the new-ball bowlers. The Sixers have a formidable record at home, but the Hurricanes have shown they can win anywhere, especially when the pressure is at its highest. Thankfully, clear skies are predicted in Sydney during the match and it will be a joy for everyone to see a full 20-overs-a-side clash after that dramatic rain-affected Knockout game. Will we see Sydney Sixers lock in a 6th Final clash against eternal rivals Perth Scorchers? Or will the 'Cane Train' come up clutch again and head to back-to-back finals? Only time will tell.

11:34 AM IST It’s a tough pill for the Hurricanes to swallow, but that’s the brutal nature of knockout cricket. Missing world-class match-winners like Tim David and Nathan Ellis, especially when the opposition is peaking at the exact right moment. The Sixers have become a different beast lately. While Hobart lost their core, Sydney gained the X-factor boost with Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc returning to the ranks, not to mention the earlier impact of Babar Azam and Sam Curran. It's going to be an edge-of-the-thriller on Sunday, the 25th of January, when the Sydney Sixers will take on Perth Scorchers in the Grand Finale. The game will begin at 1.45 pm IST (8.15 am GMT), but you can join us earlier for the build-up to the all-important FINAL. Goodbye and cheers for now.

11:30 AM IST The Sydney Sixers' bowling unit put on a masterclass in adaptability, proving they are the masters of reading their home conditions. After observing the first innings, the attack adjusted perfectly to the pitch's behavior, utilizing a disciplined mix of pace and precision that left the Hurricanes suffocated. The pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, and Ben Dwarshuis were the architects of the destruction, brilliantly varying their speeds to exploit the surface and sharing 7 wickets between them. This relentless pressure was complemented by the spin duo of Benjamin Manenti and Joel Davies, who controlled the middle phase with clinical efficiency, ensuring Hobart never found the rhythm needed to mount a serious challenge.

11:30 AM IST Earlier, in a record-breaking performance, the Sydney Sixers posted 198, marking their highest-ever total against Hobart Hurricanes. The innings was anchored by a blistering half-century from Steve Smith, who finished with 65. Despite losing both Smith and skipper Moises Henriques in a single Rishad Hossain over during the Power Surge, the Sixers maintained their momentum through a quick-fire cameo from Joel Davies and late contributions from the lower order. While the Hurricanes' bowlers struggled with consistency, Riley Meredith claimed three wickets despite being expensive, and both Stanlake and Hossain chipped in with two apiece, leaving Hobart with a monumental chase of 199 to stay in the competition. Eventually, it turned out to be a touch too many under a lot of pressure.

11:29 AM IST Joel Davies is the Player of the Match for his all-round display. He says that it was a great win and they now have to travel to Perth for a third time this season, but that's alright. Adds that they have a chat about the batting in the last game, which wasn't upto the standards and made amends in this game. Mentions that he had the license to go after the small boundaries during the Surge and is happy to get a few boundaries away. Gives an update about him going off the field and says that it is just a cramp. Reckons that it was a bit dewy out there and there were a few misfields and ends up saying that they are looking forward to the Final against Perth Scorchers.