The Thunder – who finished last in the eight-team competition in 2023-24 – made hard work of reaching a target of just 152, but Billings' unbeaten 42 helped them over the line

Sydney Sixers player Jack Edwards has taken one of the best catches this summer, but it was in a losing effort as the Hobart Hurricanes earned the right to host the Big Bash League grand final.

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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.

Only Lance Morris can challenge Meredith's status as the fastest bowler in Australia. After having a breather in the regular-season finale against Melbourne Stars, a refreshed Meredith was fired-up and bowled the fieriest spell of the season.

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.

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.