SIX vs THU T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, BBL 2023
Match 50 of the 2022-23 Big Bash League is the second Sydney derby of the season with the Sixers taking on Thunder at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday evening. Sydney Sixers are in second place and have already qualified for the play-offs. A win for Sydney Thunder will see them go very close to confirming their place in the play-offs. Read on as we preview the game. This match gets underway at the SCG at 19:05 local time.
Sydney Sixers continue to be one of the strongest BBL teams and look to be on course for their fourth successive BBL final. They will come into this derby game full of confidence.
Thunder had been in a very poor run of form before thrashing Melbourne Renegades. A victory over their city rivals will see them move up into fourth place in the table.
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be shown live on Sky Cricket, FoxTel and the Sony Network.
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Sky Go, FoxTel and Sony Liv.
SIX vs THU Match Toss Prediction
22 games (52.4%) of BBL games at the SCG have seen the team batting first win. Our prediction is that both teams will want to bat first.
SIX vs THU, Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report
Over the last few seasons, the average first innings score in a T20 at the SCG has been between 170 and 155. There is always good pace in the wicket as well as turn for the spinners.
Sydney Weather Report
There will be plenty of overhead cloudy conditions throughout this match in Sydney with the temperature likely to be no higher than 22 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, BBL 2023
Sydney Sixers Team News & Playing 11
SIX Team News
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon missed Sydney Sixers’ last game, against Adelaide Strikers in match 45, with a knee complaint and we expect him to not be risked ahead of this match. With an important derby, we anticipate that the Sixers will put out their strongest XI.
SIX Key Players
- Steve Smith - The former Australia Test captain hit his first BBL century in the win over Adelaide Strikers. He hit seven sixes, five four and took the Player of the Match Award.
- Todd Murphy - The 22 year old off-spinner has impressed across this campaign. He took 3-35 at Coffs Harbour in the last game and has picked up a wicket in each of his SCG appearances.
- Sean Abbott - The pace bowler had to wait until the final ball of his four overs to pick up a wicket against the Strikers. He comes into this match with 20 dismissals across the tournament.
Sydney Sixers have won their last four BBL games and have lost only one of their last 10.
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Sydney Sixers Predicted Playing 11
Josh Philippe (wk), Steve Smith, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Dan Christian, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Steve O’Keefe, Todd Murphy
Sydney Thunder Team News & Playing 11
THU Team News
There has been no news on Gurinder Sandhu’s recovery from a calf injury and we assume that he will be unavailable for this game. 22 year old batter, Blake Nikitaras, made his BBL debut in the win over Melbourne Renegades but did not get an opportunity to bat so we expect to see him selected again for this match.
THU Key Players
- Oliver Davies - Although he got a first-baller in the last match, the young batter has had a very successful campaign. He is a natural stroke maker and has hit 16 sixes across the BBL 2022-23 so far.
- Matthew Gilkes - The opener has partnered Alex Hales and David Warner over the course of this season but took centre-stage with 74 not out in the win against the Renegades.
- Nathan McAndrew - The 29 year old pace bowler has a strike rate of 14.00 across the tournament and picked up the early wicket of Jake Fraser-McGurk in the last match.
Thunder had lost three successive games and were looking in danger of missing the play-offs before winning their last match.
Sydney Thunder Predicted Playing 11
Matthew Gilkes (wk), David Warner, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Blake Nikitaras, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Usman Qadir, Brendan Doggett
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Head to Head
Sydney Sixers have won six of the last eight Sydney derbies and also lead Sydney Thunder 15-7 in the overall head to head. The Sixers won by seven wickets when they played earlier this month in Match 34.
SYS vs SYT Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
SIX Won |
THU Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
22 |
15 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Betting Odds
After another consistent season at the top of the BBL table, the bookies have Sydney Sixers as favourites ahead of this derby game.
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Who will win Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder T20 Match?
It has been the strength in depth of the bowling attack which has stood out for Sydney Sixers. When you add in Steve Smith at the top of the order, it is clear that they have a very strong and one of the best teams.
🏆 Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Prediction
The Sydney derby is always an exciting game and this one will be just that with Sydney Thunder looking to join Sydney Sixers in the play-off stages of this year’s BBL. The top order batters for Sydney Thunder will be very important although they may struggle against a very strong Sydney Sixers bowling attack. Overall, our prediction is for another win for Sydney Sixers.
Jan 21, 2023
13:35 IST / 8:5 GMT
Sydney Cricket Ground - Sydney, Australia
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