Hobart Hurricanes are one step closer to a first Big Bash League title after defeating Sydney Sixers by 12 runs at Bellerive Oval on Tuesday to progress directly to the season decider.

Hobart have been sent in by Sydney Sixers skipper Moises Henriques in the KFC BBL|14 Qualifier as fans flock through the gates for the Hurricanes first home final in five years.

Sydney Thunder have won their last four BBL matches against the Melbourne Stars – a fifth consecutive win in this game would ...