In the 19th game at the Big Bash League 2023/24, Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers (THU vs SIX) will be played at the Sydney Showground Stadium (Sydney) on Saturday (30 December) night. Both teams will play their fifth game at the BBL 13, where the Sixers have six points, and the Thunder have two points.
Sydney Thunder started this season with one win (against Melbourne Stars) and three defeats (against Brisbane Heat, Adelaide Strikers, and Brisbane Heat), including the first two games losses.
Meanwhile, after securing three wins in their first three schedules of this season (against Melbourne Renegades, Hobart Hurricanes, and Adelaide Strikers), Sydney Sixers suffered their first defeat against Melbourne Stars.
THU vs SIX Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2023/24 (BBL 13)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 19
Match: Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers
Format: T20
Date and Time: Saturday, 30 December, 13:45 IST (19:15 local time)
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Live Broadcasting/Streaming: (In Australia) Channel 7, Kayo, Fox Cricket and SEN Radio
(In India) Star Sports Network; Disney+Hotstar
THU vs SIX Weather Forecast
According to accuweather.com, there is a significant chance of rain during the scheduled time. The game-time temperatures can be about 21°C-19°C.
THU vs SIX Pitch Report
Sydney Showground Stadium (Sydney) is set to host its first game at the BBL 13. Last season, this venue had great chasing records. The 180+ totals are defendable at this T20 venue, where the pacers have strong records.
THU vs SIX Toss prediction:
Win the toss and bowl first.
THU vs SIX Complete Available Squad
Sydney Thunder: Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Liam Doddrell, Matthew Gilkes, Toby Gray, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, William Salzmann, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, Jason Sangha
Sydney Sixers: Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Ryan Hadley, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Izharulhaq Naveed, Stephen O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, James Vince.
THU vs SIX Predicted XIs
Sydney Thunder Predicted XI: Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft (wk), Ollie Davies, Jason Sangha/Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (C), Nathan McAndrew, Liam Hatcher, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha
Sydney Sixers Predicted XI: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Stephen O’Keefe
THU vs SIX Dream11 Top Prediction Picks
Wicketkeeper: Cameron Bancroft
Batters: Jordan Silk, Ollie Davies
All-Rounders: Daniel Sams
Bowlers: Jackson Bird, Ben Dwarshuis
THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
Suggestion 1: Daniel Sams (Captain), Jack Edwards (vice-captain)
Suggestion 2: Alex Hales (Captain), Cameron Bancroft (vice-captain)
THU vs SIX Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeepers: C Bancroft
Batters: A Hales, J Vince, J Silk, O Davies
All-rounders: M Henriques, J Edwards (vc), D Sams (C)
Bowlers: J Bird, B Dwarshuis, T Sangha
THU vs SIX Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeepers: C Bancroft (vc), J Phillippe
Batters: A Hales (C), J Silk, O Davies
All-rounders: C Green, J Edwards, D Sams
Bowlers: J Bird, S Abbott, T Sangha
THU vs SIX Dream11 Team Top 4 Backups:
A Ross, S O’Keefe, D Hughes, N McAndrew
THU vs SIX Match Prediction
In-form Sydney Sixers are the favorites to win this match against Sydney Thunder.
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