Smith and Davies star to take Sydney Sixers into BBL final
Defending the title proved out of reach for Hobart Hurricanes, who went down by 57 runs in the penultimate step of the competition
23/01Result
Challenger (N), Big Bash League at Sydney, Jan 23 2026
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![Sydney Sixers]( "Sydney Sixers")
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![Hobart Hurricanes]( "Hobart Hurricanes")
141 (17.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
23/01Result
Challenger (N), Big Bash League at Sydney, Jan 23 2026
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![Sydney Sixers]( "Sydney Sixers")
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![Hobart Hurricanes]( "Hobart Hurricanes")
141 (17.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Hurricanes left to ponder what could have been
The defeat to Brisbane Heat knocked the stuffing out of the defending champion's title defence
Ellis ruled out of remainder of BBL finals with hamstring injury
Hobart Hurricanes' captain Nathan Ellis hasn't recovered from hamstring tightness as the team aims to defend its title
Babar Azam to miss remainder of BBL finals, set to return to Pakistan for team camp
The announcement comes just 24 hours before Sydney Sixers' Challenger final against Hobart Hurricanes
Edwards: No time for Sydney Sixers to be 'shy'
The allrounder was part of the major collapse against Perth Scorchers but is the team's leading wicket-taker this season