Big Bash League 2023 - Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Dream11 Match Prediction, Top Picks, Playing 11, Captain, Vice Captain, Player Stats, Pitch Report & Weather Update
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder – Match 50 - BBL | |
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Date | 21st January 2023 |
Time | 1:35 PM IST, 8:05 AM GMT 7:05 PM LOCAL |
Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder will meet in a crucial game of the BBL. Both teams are placed in the top 4 of the points table. The Sixers are placed second with 8 wins in 12 games while Thunder have six wins in 12 games.
A win for Sixers will boost their chances of reaching the playoffs while the Thunder need a win to stay in the top 4. The tournament is at its business end and every game stands of utmost importance.
The wicket should be a good one to bat. There will be some help for the spinners and with large square boundaries, slower bowlers will be a threat. Pacers need to rely on variations. Batters can score easy runs if bowlers err in line.
The weather will be slightly cloudy and there is a 10 per cent chance of rain as well. The temperature will range between 23 and 18.
Matthew Gilkes (wk), David Warner, Blake Nikitaras, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Usman Qadir, Brendan Doggett.
Josh Philippe (wk), Steven Smith, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Daniel Christian, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Steve OKeefe, Todd Murphy
Both teams have named the squad but there are no major changes in the team. They should retain the same playing 11.
Thunder have lost 15 of the 22 games against Sydney Sixers.
Matches Played | SIX | THU | NR | Tie | |
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Overall | 22 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Wicketkeeper | Matthew Gikes |
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Batters | David Warner (C), Jordan Silk (VC), Steve Smith, Olivier Davies |
All-rounders | Sean Abbott, Daniel Sams, Hayden Kerr |
Bowlers | Ben Dwarshuis, Chris Green, Usman Qadir |
Steve Smith was not considered much of a match-winner in T20Is but the veteran batter showed that he is as much of a game-changer in T20Is. Smith scored 101 in 56 balls and helped Sixers post a score of over 200 against Adelaide Strikers.
David Warner has not been at his best in BBL but it would not be a wise move to leave him out based on his recent form as he is a match-winner on his day.
Jordan Silk has also enjoyed a decent season for Sydney Sixers. He has scored 304 runs in 11 games. He scored 31 off 16 in the last game.
Usman Qadir picked two wickets against Melbourne Renegades. The spinner is very clever and tricks the batters with his variations. Not only he is very economical, but a genuine wicket-taker as as well.
Ben Dwarshuis picked up 3 wickets in the last game against Adelaide Strikers. Ben is a quality bowler and is a match-winner on his day.
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