Ollie Davies dream of playing in the KFC BBL|14 Final is still alive after being named in Sydney Thunder's 14-player squad for Monday night's decider against Hobart Hurricanes. Davies – who top scored for the Thunder with 36 in their Knockout final win over Melbourne Stars – missed their clash with Sydney Sixers on Friday due to a thigh injury suffered while batting in that previous match.

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.

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.

The Hurricanes have won their past three matches against the Thunder, with all three of those victories coming at Ninja Stadium. Hobart won the previous clash between the two sides this season on January 10 by six wickets with 19 balls remaining with their other scheduled fixture at ENGIE Stadium abandoned due to rain without a ball bowled.

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.