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Hobart Hurricanes defeat Sydney Sixers to reach BBL final, with standout performances from Riley Meredith and Ben McDermott.

Hobart Hurricanes have clinched a spot in the Big Bash League final after a thrilling victory over the Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier match. The Hurricanes set a competitive target of 174 runs at Ninja Stadium, which the Sixers fell short of, finishing their innings at 161/5.

Riley Meredith was a standout performer for the Hurricanes, taking 2 wickets for 34 runs and reaching the milestone of 100 BBL wickets, a significant achievement for the club. Ben McDermott contributed a solid 42 runs, while Tim David made a quickfire 25 off just 10 balls, bolstering the Hurricanes` total.

Despite a valiant effort from the Sixers, with Jordan Silk scoring 57 off 44 balls and Kurtis Patterson adding 48 off 33, they could not overcome the deficit. The Hurricanes will now host the BBL final on January 27, marking their first grand final appearance since BBL|07.

In another BBL|14 matchup, the Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars are gearing up for a crucial Knockout match at Engie Stadium on January 22. The winner will advance to the Challenger match, while the loser will be eliminated from the tournament. The Thunder have made strategic changes to their squad, bringing in Toby Gray and Blake Nikitaras, while the Stars have added Peter Handscomb and Campbell Kellaway. Key players to watch include David Warner, who has been instrumental for the Thunder, and Glenn Maxwell, known for his explosive batting strike rate in BBL|14.

Hobart Hurricanes
Sydney Thunder

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