The Hobart Hurricanes have made it to the Big Bash League (BBL) final for the first time in seven years. The team's win was largely due to Riley Meredith's brilliant opening spell, which proved vital in keeping the Sydney Sixers at bay from a late rally.

Hobart Hurricanes entered the final of the Big Bash League after holding their nerves to beat Sydney Sixers by 12 runs in the Qualifier at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Tuesday,1.

1pt Nikhil Chaudhary top Hobart Hurricanes batsman at 9/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook) Sydney Sixers are bidding to reach their eighth Big Bash final when facing Hobart Hurricanes in the Qualifier on Tuesday, 8:30am, UK time.

Sydney Sixers: Jafer Chohan (England), Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Lachlan Hearne, Moises Henriques (c), Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Kurtis Patterson, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Lachlan Shaw, Jordan Silk

A brutal Glenn Maxwell ensured the Melbourne Stars completed their miraculous BBL14 turnaround with another clinical display on Sunday night.

Hobart Hurricanes secured a place in the final of the 2025 Big Bash League by beating Sydney Sixers by 12 runs in the qualifier in Hobart. After setting the Sixers 174 to win, the Hurricanes took wickets in each of the first three overs to reduce the visitors to 5-3.

The Hobart Hurricanes have qualified for the Big Bash League final and will have a shot at their first title after beating the Sydney Sixers by 12 runs.

Sydney Sixers (Playing XI) - Josh Philippe (WK), Kurtis Patterson, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Benjamin Manenti, Mitchell Perry, Jafer Chohan.