Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Ellis Injured, Sixers Qualify for BBL Final
The Sydney Sixers won a big match against the Hobart Hurricanes by 57 runs.
This win means the Sixers will play in the final against the Perth Scorchers.
The Hurricanes' captain, Nathan Ellis, got hurt and can't play in the rest of the season or the finals.
Another player, Charlie Wakim, will play instead, and Ben McDermott will be the captain.
The Sixers' player Babar Azam also can't play in the final because he has to join his national team.
Many important players for Australia's T20 World Cup team are also hurt, which is worrying for their preparations.
Sydney Sixers defeated Hobart Hurricanes by 57 runs in the BBL Challenger match.
Sydney Sixers will face Perth Scorchers in the BBL final.
Nathan Ellis, Hobart Hurricanes' captain and leading wicket-taker, is out due to a hamstring injury.
Babar Azam, Sydney Sixers' player, is unavailable for the final due to national duty with Pakistan.
Multiple key Australian players, including Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David, have injury concerns ahead of the T20 World Cup.
- Who
- Nathan Ellis, Sydney Sixers, Hobart Hurricanes, Babar Azam
- What
- Sydney Sixers qualify for BBL final; Nathan Ellis injured, misses finals
- When
- During BBL 2025-26 season
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- Hamstring injury to Nathan Ellis; Babar Azam called for national duty
Hobart Hurricanes
Sydney Sixers
Team Performance
Hobart Hurricanes
Hobart Hurricanes lost to Sydney Sixers by 57 runs in the BBL Challenger match.
Sydney Sixers
Sydney Sixers won the BBL Challenger match against Hobart Hurricanes by 57 runs.
Key Player Absences
Hobart Hurricanes
Nathan Ellis, the captain and leading wicket-taker, is out due to a hamstring injury.
Sydney Sixers
Babar Azam is unavailable for the final due to national duty with Pakistan.
- Teams
- Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixers, Perth Scorchers
- Match Result
- Sydney Sixers won by 57 runs
- Next Match
- Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers (BBL Final)
- Injured Players
- Nathan Ellis (Hobart Hurricanes), Tim David (Sydney Sixers)
- Unavailable Players
- Babar Azam (Sydney Sixers)
- Hobart Hurricanes Captain for Finals
- Ben McDermott
- Hobart Hurricanes Replacement
- Charlie Wakim
- T20 World Cup Concerns
- Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Tim David
Sources
Injury Concerns Hit Australia Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2026, Nathan Ellis To Miss Remainder Of BBL Due To Fitness Issues
Sydney Sixers Qualifies For BBL Final After Babar Azam Exits, To Battle Perth Scorchers For Trophy
Australia hit by fresh injury blow as Nathan Ellis ruled out of BBL finals ahead of T20 World Cup
