Power in the batting and versatility in the bowling has been the cornerstone for Hurricanes' impressive run to the decider

The Sydney Thunder have booked their first BBL final in nine years, beating their crosstown rivals the Sixers in a thrilling Challenger Final at the SCG.

Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars by 21 runs (DLS method) in Sydney to progress to the Big Bash League's challenger match. After setting the Stars 136 to win, the Thunder superbly defended the low target,

The Melbourne Stars’ quest for an elusive maiden Big Bash title is over after Tanveer Sangha spun the Thunder out of a big hole, moving the Sydneysiders a step closer to a spot in next week’s final in Hobart.

Sydney Thunder’s BBL 14 title credentials faced their toughest test in the knockout as they took on the red-hot Melbourne Stars who have won each of their last five Big Bash games prior to the knockout. Unfortunately for them though, they ran into a Thunder team whose bowlers were outstanding in stifling the opponent.

Sydney Thunders eliminated Melbourne Stars from the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 after a 21-run victory in the Knockout game played at the Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney on Wednesday.

Sam Billings says the third umpire erred in a crucial moment of the Sydney derby BBL final that the Thunder won by four wickets.