In the 34th game at the Big Bash League 2023/24, the Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder (SIX vs THU) match will be played at Sydney Cricket Ground (Sydney) on Friday (12 January) night.
It will be the second Sydney Smash this BBL season, while the first one had no result after rain interruption during the second innings.
In the latest BBL 13 points table, Sydney Sixers are in the third position with 10 points in eight games (four wins, two losses, and two no results), and Sydney Thunder are in the seventh position with only three points (one wins, five losses, one no result).
SIX vs THU Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2023/24 (BBL 13)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 34
Match: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder
Format: T20
Date and Time: Friday, 12 January 2024, 13:45 IST (19:15 local time)
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Live Broadcasting/Streaming: (In Australia) Channel 7, Kayo, Fox Cricket and SEN Radio
(In India) Star Sports Network; Disney+Hotstar
SIX vs THU Weather Forecast
According to World Weather Online, there is no rain threat for this match. The game-time temperatures can be about 23°C-22°C.
SIX vs THU Pitch Report
Sydney Cricket Ground (Sydney) will host its fourth match at the BBL 13. After its first two games of the season experienced close successful defending results, the last game saw a last-over chasing result.
SIX vs THU Toss prediction:
Win the toss and bat first.
SIX vs THU Complete Available Squad
Sydney Sixers: Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Stephen O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, James Vince.
Sydney Thunder: Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Liam Doddrell, Matthew Gilkes, Toby Gray, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Nathan McAndrew, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, William Salzmann, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner
SIX vs THU Predicted XIs
Sydney Sixers Predicted XI: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Stephen O’Keefe
Sydney Thunder Predicted XI: Alex Hales, David Warner, Cameron Bancroft (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (C), Liam Doddrell, Nathan McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu/Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha
Top SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Cameron Bancroft
Batters: David Warner, Alex Hales, James Vince
All-Rounders: Daniel Sams, Jack Edwards
Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Suggestion 1: Daniel Sams (Captain); Jack Edwards (vice-captain)
Suggestion 2: James Vince (Captain); David Warner (vice-captain)
SIX vs THU Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeepers: C Bancroft
Batters: D Warner, A Hales, J Vince
All-rounders: C Green, J Edwards (vc), D Sams (C)
Bowlers: S Abbott, B Dwarshuis, N McAndrew, T Sangha
SIX vs THU Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeepers: C Bancroft, J Philippe
Batters: D Warner (vc), A Hales, J Vince (C), D Hughes, J Silk
All-rounders: M Henriques, J Edwards, D Sams
Bowlers: B Dwarshuis
SIX vs THU Dream11 Team Top 4 Backups:
T Murphy, T Kohler-Cadmore, S O’Keefe, H Kerr
SIX vs THU Match Prediction:
Sydney Sixers is a strong favorite to win this match against Sydney Thunder.