Sydney Thunder Advances to BBL14 Grand Final

Sydney Thunder secured a spot in the BBL14 Grand Final by defeating Sydney Sixers in the Challenger match, with Sam Billings contributing significantly with an unbeaten 42 runs. The Thunder, led by David Warner, have shown remarkable improvement from their last season and have reached their first final since 2016. They are set to face Hobart Hurricanes, who topped the table but have never won the Big Bash. Previously, Thunder progressed to the Challenger phase after defeating Melbourne Stars by 21 runs using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, with Nathan McAndrew's bowling figures of 5-16 playing a crucial role. The match between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder was played at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Meanwhile, in the West Indies Jamaica T10 2025, Surrey Kings hold a competitive edge over Middlesex Titans, and the Karnataka Coastal Big Bash League features intense competition.