Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder (25th Match)

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Tuesday 5 Jan 2027

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Bellerive Oval • 

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The Hobart Hurricanes are Tasmania’s professional cricket team in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), representing Hobart and the wider state. Established in 2011, the franchise plays its home matches primarily at Ninja Stadium, also known as Bellerive Oval, in Hobart, with some fixtures staged at UTAS Stadium in Launceston. The men’s Hurricanes claimed their first BBL championship in the 2024–25 season, defeating the Sydney Thunder in the final. The women’s side has won two WBBL titles, in 2016–17 and 2017–18, making the Hurricanes one of the competition’s early successful teams. Notable players associated with the franchise include Australian internationals Matthew Wade, D’Arcy Short, Tim David and Hobart Hurricanes5 Ellis, as well as prominent women’s cricketers who have helped shape the club’s WBBL history. Known for their distinctive purple colours and strong Tasmanian identity, the Hobart Hurricanes attract passionate local support and compete against teams from across Australia. Fans seeking BBL fixtures, results, player news and information about Hobart Hurricanes cricket can follow the club’s campaigns at its home venues and around the country.

Sydney Thunder is a professional cricket team based in Sydney, New South Wales, competing in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). The men’s team plays most home matches at Sydney Showground Stadium, also known as ENGIE Stadium, in Sydney Olympic Park, while selected fixtures may be held at other venues. Sydney Thunder won their first BBL championship in the 2015–16 season, and the women’s team claimed WBBL titles in 2015–16 and 2017–18. The club has featured prominent Australian and international cricketers, including Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Chris Green, Rachael Haynes and Heather Knight. Thunder squads combine experienced international players with emerging Australian talent, competing in fast-paced Twenty20 cricket each summer. Their matches are known for big hitting, dynamic bowling and a strong connection with Sydney’s diverse communities. For fans following Australian T20 cricket, Sydney Thunder offers a team with championship history, high-profile players and a home base at one of the city’s major sporting venues. The club’s BBL and WBBL campaigns attract supporters across New South Wales and beyond.