In the eighth match of the BBL 2024/25, Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers (THU vs SIX) has been scheduled for Saturday night at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney. Both teams will play their second game of the season.
Sydney Thunder started this season with a thrilling two-wicket victory against Adelaide Strikers. Meanwhile, Sydney Sixers defeated Melbourne Renegades by five wickets.
THU vs SIX Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2024/25 (BBL 2024/25)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 8
Match: Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers (THU vs SIX)
Format: T20
Date and Time: Saturday, 21 December, 19:15 local time (13:45 IST)
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Live Broadcasting/Streaming (only in India): Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app
THU vs SIX Teams' Status
Spinners Chris Green and Tanveer Sangha bowled really well, while the New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson was outstanding. In the batting, while the 19-year-old Sam Kontas grabbed the headline with his 56 off 27 balls, Daniel Sams surprised in the 19th over by snatching 31 runs, including three sixes and three fours, and the team scored required three more runs in the final over.
Sydney Sixers’ bowlers took wickets at regular intervals. Chasing down the 170-run target, opener James Vince scored 40 runs, Jack Edwards scored 37 runs, and captain Moises Henriques scored 53 not out to comfortably reach the target.
THU vs SIX Weather Forecast
There is very little rain threat for this match. The game-time temperatures can be between 24°C and 21°C.
THU vs SIX Head-to-Head (Overall)
Matches: 25
Sydney Thunder won: 7
Sydney Sixers won: 16
Tied+Won: 0
Tied+Lost: 1
No Result: 1
THU vs SIX Pitch Report
Sydney Showground Stadium (Sydney) isn’t a high-scoring T20 venue. The 160+ totals are defendable, especially for the strong bowling team. Fast bowlers have strong records at this venue.
THU vs SIX Toss Prediction
Win the toss and bowl first.
THU vs SIX Full Available Squads
Sydney Thunder Full Available Squad
David Warner, Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson, Chris Green, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha
Sydney Sixers Full Available Squad
Moises Henriques (Captain), Sean Abbott, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Akeal Hosein, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Kurtis Patterson, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Lachlan Shaw, Jordan Silk, James Vince
THU vs SIX Predicted XIs
Sydney Thunder Predicted XI:
David Warner (Captain), Sam Billings, Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Wes Agar, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha
Sydney Sixers Predicted XI:
James Vince, Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Jordan Silk, Moises Henriques (Captain), Joel Davies, Sean Abbott, Akeal Hosein, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Ben Dwarshuis
THU vs SIX Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeeper(s): S Billings (8 Cr), J Philippe (8.5 Cr)
Batter(s): D Warner (9 Cr), J Vince (9 Cr), S Konstas (6.5 Cr)
All-rounder(s): M Henriques (8.5 Cr), C Green (8.5 Cr), J Edwards (7 Cr), D Sams (9 Cr)
Bowler(s): S Abbott (8.5 Cr), L Ferguson (8 Cr)
Captain: Chris Green (Sydney Thunder)
Vice-captain: Sam Konstas (Sydney Thunder)
THU vs SIX Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeeper(s): S Billings (8 Cr)
Batter(s): D Warner (9 Cr), J Vince (9 Cr), S Konstas (6.5 Cr)
All-rounder(s): M Henriques (8.5 Cr), C Green (8.5 Cr), D Sams (9 Cr), H Kerr (7.5 Cr)
Bowler(s): B Dwarshuis (8.5 Cr), A Hosein (8 Cr), L Ferguson (8 Cr)
Captain: Chris Green (Sydney Thunder)
Vice-captain: Sam Konstas (Sydney Thunder)
THU vs SIX Dream11 Top Backups (Excluding 2 Team Suggestions)
T Sangha (8 Cr), C Bancroft (8.5 Cr), S Rutherford (8.5 Cr), N McAndrew (7.5 Cr)
