Only one win separates the sides in the Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes head to head: Hobart have 11, the Sixers 10, and 2 games ended without a result. Their 23 BBL meetings stretch from 21 Dec 2011 through 23 Jan 2026.
The Sixers took the latest, beating Hobart by 57 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground after making 198/8. This page sets out the season results, the top batters and bowlers and the big scores.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers: Swings by Season
This rivalry moves in streaks. The Sixers won the single game in each of 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16. Hobart answered with wins in 2016-17 and 2017-18, and both games in 2020-21. The Sixers then won three in a row from Dec 2022 to Dec 2023, before Hobart swept 2024-25 at Bellerive, by 50 runs and then 12 runs.
The single clearest trend is batting first. Teams setting a target have won 16 times and chasing teams just 5, off first innings that average 171.
Each side has a home edge. At the Sydney Cricket Ground the Sixers have won 5 games to Hobart’s 3, and at Bellerive Oval Hobart lead 6 to 3. The Sixers also won both games played at Launceston. Several finishes have been tight, such as Hobart’s 7-run escape at the MCG on 24 Jan 2021 and the Sixers’ 6-run win on 22 Dec 2022.
Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes Head to Head Record
| Matches | Sydney Sixers won | Hobart Hurricanes won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 21 Dec 2011 | 23 Jan 2026 |
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Sydney Sixers won | Hobart Hurricanes won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most Runs in Sixers vs Hurricanes Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJM Short Hobart Hurricanes | 11 | 11 | 444 | 73* | 44.40 | 132.54 | 0 | 5 |
| MC Henriques Sydney Sixers | 19 | 19 | 381 | 73 | 25.40 | 125.74 | 0 | 1 |
| JC Silk Sydney Sixers | 15 | 15 | 380 | 78 | 27.14 | 123.38 | 0 | 2 |
| MS Wade Hobart Hurricanes | 12 | 12 | 378 | 93 | 31.50 | 146.51 | 0 | 3 |
| JR Philippe Sydney Sixers | 14 | 14 | 306 | 86* | 23.54 | 133.62 | 0 | 2 |
| SPD Smith Sydney Sixers | 7 | 7 | 276 | 66 | 46.00 | 141.54 | 0 | 3 |
| BR McDermott Hobart Hurricanes | 11 | 11 | 246 | 42 | 22.36 | 120.00 | 0 | 0 |
| DP Hughes Sydney Sixers | 12 | 12 | 243 | 61 | 24.30 | 117.39 | 0 | 2 |
| JM Vince Sydney Sixers | 10 | 10 | 239 | 74* | 29.88 | 129.19 | 0 | 2 |
| GJ Bailey Hobart Hurricanes | 7 | 7 | 222 | 71 | 44.40 | 153.10 | 0 | 2 |
Most Wickets in Hobart vs Sydney Sixers Games
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA Abbott Sydney Sixers | 12 | 12 | 20 | 3/20 | 16.65 | 7.93 | 0 |
| BJ Dwarshuis Sydney Sixers | 13 | 13 | 18 | 3/26 | 22.50 | 8.65 | 0 |
| RP Meredith Hobart Hurricanes | 12 | 12 | 12 | 3/52 | 29.58 | 8.73 | 0 |
| TK Curran Sydney Sixers | 6 | 6 | 11 | 3/19 | 16.36 | 7.83 | 0 |
| NT Ellis Hobart Hurricanes | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3/36 | 30.70 | 8.61 | 0 |
| JP Faulkner Hobart Hurricanes | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3/36 | 11.38 | 6.58 | 0 |
| B Laughlin Hobart Hurricanes | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4/31 | 14.50 | 7.25 | 0 |
| JM Bird Sydney Sixers | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4/16 | 16.38 | 7.28 | 0 |
| SNJ O’Keefe Sydney Sixers | 12 | 12 | 8 | 2/17 | 35.75 | 7.53 | 0 |
| NM Lyon Sydney Sixers | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5/23 | 7.29 | 6.51 | 1 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Wade Hobart Hurricanes | 93 | 46 | 9 | 5 | 11 Dec 2021 |
| MS Wade Hobart Hurricanes | 86 | 44 | 10 | 3 | 24 Jan 2021 |
| JR Philippe Sydney Sixers | 86* | 49 | 9 | 3 | 23 Jan 2019 |
| JC Silk Sydney Sixers | 78 | 49 | 8 | 2 | 24 Jan 2021 |
| JM Vince Sydney Sixers | 74* | 50 | 6 | 2 | 23 Jan 2019 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NM Lyon Sydney Sixers | 5/23 | 3.5 | 20 Dec 2015 |
| Qais Ahmad Hobart Hurricanes | 4/12 | 4 | 20 Dec 2019 |
| JM Bird Sydney Sixers | 4/16 | 4 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Naved-ul-Hasan Hobart Hurricanes | 4/22 | 4 | 21 Dec 2011 |
| B Laughlin Hobart Hurricanes | 4/31 | 4 | 26 Dec 2012 |
Highest Totals in Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Matches
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes | 213/2 | 20 | Sydney Sixers | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 11 Dec 2021 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 200/6 | 20 | Sydney Sixers | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Sydney Sixers | 198/8 | 20 | Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 188/8 | 20 | Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 24 Jan 2021 |
| Sydney Sixers | 186/7 | 20 | Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 20 Dec 2015 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes | 91 | 15.5 | Sydney Sixers | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 20 Dec 2015 |
| Sydney Sixers | 104 | 18.5 | Hobart Hurricanes | Traeger Park, Alice Springs | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Sydney Sixers | 111 | 19.3 | Hobart Hurricanes | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Sydney Sixers | 140 | 16.2 | Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 141 | 17.2 | Sydney Sixers | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 23 Jan 2026 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Sixers won by 95 runs | T20 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 20 Dec 2015 |
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 60 runs | T20 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Sydney Sixers won by 57 runs | T20 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Sydney Sixers won by 9 wickets | T20 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 23 Jan 2019 |
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 7 wickets | T20 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 26 Dec 2012 |
| Sydney Sixers won by 7 wickets | T20 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 23 Dec 2014 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| SPD Smith Sydney Sixers | 2 |
| MC Henriques Sydney Sixers | 2 |
| DJM Short Hobart Hurricanes | 2 |
| JR Philippe Sydney Sixers | 2 |
| MS Wade Hobart Hurricanes | 2 |
| TR Birt Hobart Hurricanes | 1 |
Grounds Where the Sixers and Hurricanes Have Met
| Ground | Matches | Sydney Sixers won | Hobart Hurricanes won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Cricket Ground | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Bellerive Oval | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Traeger Park, Alice Springs | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aurora Stadium, Launceston | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Latest Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Match Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Sydney Sixers won by 57 runs |
| 11 Jan 2026 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | No result |
| 21 Jan 2025 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Hobart Hurricanes won by 12 runs |
| 1 Jan 2025 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Hobart Hurricanes won by 50 runs |
| 11 Dec 2023 | University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston | Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets |
| 23 Jan 2023 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Sydney Sixers won by 24 runs |
| 22 Dec 2022 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Sydney Sixers won by 6 runs |
| 11 Dec 2021 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Hobart Hurricanes won by 44 runs (DLS) |
| 8 Dec 2021 | Aurora Stadium, Launceston | Sydney Sixers won by 14 runs |
| 24 Jan 2021 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | Hobart Hurricanes won by 7 runs |
Sixers vs Hurricanes Players: Short, Wade and Abbott
D’Arcy Short of Hobart is the leading run scorer, 444 over 11 innings, 5 of them fifties, at 44.40. Moises Henriques (381), Jordan Silk (380) and Matthew Wade (378) are bunched behind him. Wade owns the two highest scores: 93 off 46 balls at the SCG on 11 Dec 2021, when Hobart made 213/2, the biggest total here, and 86 at the MCG in Jan 2021. Steve Smith averages 46.00 for the Sixers in 7 innings.
Sean Abbott has taken 20 wickets, the most, at 16.65 apiece, and Ben Dwarshuis has 18, both for the Sixers. Riley Meredith leads Hobart with 12. Nathan Lyon played only twice in the fixture but took 7 wickets, including 5/23 on 20 Dec 2015, which remain the best figures. Hobart were all out for 91 that day and lost by 95 runs, the widest margin in the series.
For each club’s full numbers, see the Sydney Sixers records and Hobart Hurricanes records, or compare Hobart’s record in games against the Renegades.
Questions about Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes
Sixers or Hurricanes: who has won more BBL games?
Hobart Hurricanes, by a single win: 11 to the Sixers’ 10 from 23 meetings, with 2 no results.
What happened in the latest Hobart vs Sixers game?
Sydney Sixers won by 57 runs at the SCG on 23 Jan 2026. They made 198/8 and bowled Hobart out for 141. The previous meeting, on 11 Jan 2026, was a no result.
Who has scored the most runs in Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes games?
D’Arcy Short has 444 runs in 11 innings for Hobart. Moises Henriques has 381 and Jordan Silk 380 for the Sixers.
Who has the most wickets in Sixers vs Hurricanes matches?
Sean Abbott of Sydney Sixers has 20 wickets at 16.65. Ben Dwarshuis has 18, and Riley Meredith leads Hobart with 12.
Should a side bat first when the Sixers play Hobart?
On these numbers, yes. Sides batting first have 16 wins and chasers only 5, with first innings scores averaging 171.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.