Match Details – SYS vs SYT:
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Match: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, 34th Match, Big Bash League 2023-24
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Date and Time: January 12, 08:15 am GMT / 01:45 pm IST / 07:15 pm local time
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Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
SYS vs SYT Possible Playing XI:
Sydney Sixers: Having clinched two BBL titles and consistently reaching the playoff stage in the last five competitions, the Sydney Sixers boast a squad of players with a commendable track record in the tournament. Their recent performances instill confidence, making them highly optimistic about defeating their city rivals in the upcoming match.
Sydney Thunder: On the flip side, the Sydney Thunder has faced setbacks in their last four matches, succumbing to defeats against Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, and Perth Scorchers. Amidst this stretch, they managed a no-result against the Sixers. Anticipating a resurgence, the Thunder pins their hopes on the return of David Warner to reignite the team’s competitive spirit.
SYS vs SYT Possible Playing XI:
Sydney Sixers: Moises Henriques (Captain), Josh Philippe (Wicket-Keeper), James Vince, Steve Smith, Daniel Hughes, Tom Curran, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe.
Sydney Thunder: Chris Green (Captain), Cameron Bancroft, David Warner, Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes (Wicket-Keeper), Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha.
SYS vs SYT Dream11 Fantasy Team
Captain: Daniel Sams
Vice-Captain: Tom Curran
Cameron Bancroft, Josh Philippe, Matthew Gilkes Batters Alex Hales, James Vince All-Rounders Jack Edwards, Chris Green Bowlers Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Tanveer Sangha.
SYS vs SYT Head-To-Head Records
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Stats |
Match |
SYS Won |
SYT Won |
NR |
Tie |
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Overall |
24 |
16 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
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Recent 5 Matches |
5 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
SYS vs SYT Win Prediction
A Sydney derby in the BBL never fails to captivate cricket fans worldwide, and this upcoming clash is no exception, even considering Sydney Thunder’s challenging campaign. A loss in this match would render it mathematically impossible for Thunder to secure a top-four spot. Despite the return of David Warner with the bat, we believe their bowling lineup lacks sufficient threat. Hence, our prediction leans towards Sydney Sixers emerging victorious in this game.
Prediction: Sydney Sixers to defeat Sydney Thunder
SYS vs SYT Toss Prediction
In this year’s BBL at the SCG, the winning skippers of the toss have consistently opted to field first. Our prediction leans toward both teams preferring to field first should they win the toss in the upcoming match.
SYS vs SYT Pitch Report
The SCG pitch has exhibited a slight decrease in pace over recent years, as evidenced by the drop in the average T20 score from 173 in 2021 to 152 in 2023. In this upcoming game, anticipations include the likelihood of sideways movement for the quick bowlers due to the evolving conditions of the SCG pitch.
SYS vs SYT Weather Report
As per the forecast, the temperature is expected to hover in the mid-twenties throughout the duration of this game. The match conditions may include some cloud cover and elevated humidity levels, providing an overview of the weather during the fixture.
Venue Information
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Stadium: Sydney Cricket Ground
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City: Sydney
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Capacity: 48,000
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Ends: Paddington End, Randwick End
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Hosts to: New South Wales, Sydney Sixers
SYS vs SYT Squad:
Sydney Sixers Squad: Moises Henriques, Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Tom Curran, James Vince, Rehan Ahmed, Steve Smith.
Sydney Thunder Squad: Jason Sangha (C), Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Zaman Khan.
