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Nathan Ellis Set To Miss BBL Challenger Final With Injury, Raises Concerns for Australia Ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Sagar Paul

Last updated: January 23, 2026

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Nathan Ellis will miss the BBL Challenger final match after picking up an injury, which has also raised concerns in the Australia camp ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.

Nathan Ellis Injury a Worry for Australia

Hobart Hurricanes confirmed that Ellis suffered a hamstring injury during their match against Brisbane Heat and will miss the Challenger final against Sydney Sixers.

In their previous match, the Hurricanes faced Melbourne Stars in a knockout final on Wednesday, January 21, which they won by just three runs. Ellis, who was named in the 14-member squad, missed that match as well.

Nathan Ellis, the captain of Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL 2025–26 season, played nine matches and took 14 wickets, with his best figures being 3/30.

Ellis’ injury is a concern for Australia as he is in the T20 World Cup 2026 squad. With the tournament starting on February 7, the team management will be hoping that he recovers soon.

With Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who have been named in the squad, still recovering from injuries, Ellis will play a key role in the bowling attack, especially as he has been in good form in T20 cricket.

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Hobart Hurricanes Squad for Challenger Final

Jackson Bird, Nikhil Chaudhary, Rishad Hossain, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Will Prestwidge, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Tim Ward, Beau Webster, Charlie Wakim, Mac Wright.

After the BBL, Australia will face Pakistan in a three-match T20I series from January 29, and Ellis’ participation in the matches is yet to be confirmed.

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