Sydney Sixers’ quest to continue domination over Sydney Thunder
| Date | December 21, 2024 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2024-25 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- James Vince has odds of 3.00 to be Sydney Sixers' best batsman
- David Warner has odds of 2.95 to be Sydney Thunder's best batsman
- Sean Abbott has odds of 2.85 to be Sydney Sixers' best bowler
- Lockie Ferguson has odds of 3.55 to be Sydney Thunder's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We have had competition games in the first week of the ongoing Big Bash League 2024-25. We will have a Sydney derby as the Sydney Sixers take on the Sydney Thunder in the 8th game. Both teams have made a good start in the season, winning their respective games. The Sydney Sixers defeated the Melbourne Renegades in their opening game, and the team will be confident heading into this contest. Sydney Thunder won a close game against the Adelaide Strikers and will feel confident. They haven’t defeated the Sixers since 2020 and shall start this game with lower odds. It is the early days of the tournament, and we expect to see a close contest.
Sydney Sixers Preview
Moises Henriques' team started the season as one of the favourites to win the title on cricket betting sites. They haven't let down on those expectations with a clinical show in their first game against the Melbourne Renegades. They won the game by 5 wickets with key players looking good. They have a good record against the Sydney Thunder, and Henriques is aiming for the second consecutive win this season.
James Vince batted well against the Renegades, and the team expects him to deliver a strong start in this game with Josh Philippe. Henriques hit a fifty in the last game and will look to build partnerships in the middle order with Jack Edwards and Jordan Silk. Joel Davies, Hayden Kerr, and Sean Abbott are good hitters, making it a formidable batting lineup.
The bowling attack will be confident after their good show on a flat batting surface in the last game. Ben Dwarshuis and Jack Edwards will look to strike early and put Thunder batting under pressure. Sean Abbott has lots of experience and will look to keep the scoring under check with Hayden Kerr. Joel Davies and Todd Murphy strengthen this bowling attack.
Expected Starting XI for Sydney Sixers
Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy
Sydney Thunder Preview
David Warner will be proud of his team’s strong performance in the first game against the Adelaide Strikers. It was a strong show from the batting lineup as they chased down a big total, winning the game by 2 wickets. The bowling attack is struggling, and the team will start with lower odds on cricket betting apps. Warner wants to end the four-season wait for a win against the Sydney Sixers.
Sam Konstas played a match-winning knock in the last game and looks forward to delivering a strong start with skipper David Warner. The middle order failed to convert starts into big scores, and they needed runs from Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, and Sam Billings. Daniel Sams’ quickfire knock took the side home in the last game, and he will look to do well in the lower middle order with Sherfane Rutherford and Chris Green.
The bowling attack struggled in the last game, and the team needs them to make a turnaround. Nathan McAndrew looked rusty and must support Lockie Ferguson at the start. Daniel Sams must get his lines right in the middle overs and do well with Chris Green. Tanveer Sangha and Rutherford must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Sydney Thunder
David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha
TOSS: To Bowl First
Sides chasing the score have enjoyed a good record at this venue. The wicket assists bowlers at the start and becomes easier to bat on as the game progresses. Both captains will take a cue from the last two seasons and choose to bowl first upon winning the toss.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We will have partly clear skies over Sydney. The wicket will be challenging to bat on at the start, but it will improve as the game progresses. We haven’t had too many high-scoring games at this venue. The team batting first will look to have 170 runs on the board to defend it successfully.
OUR PREDICTION
It will be a tough test for the Sydney Thunder, who haven’t won against the Sixers in the last four seasons. The bowling attack is struggling with form, and the players need to find their form for the side to win. The Sydney Sixers have their batsmen in good form and depth in the bowling attack, which will give them an edge.
Our Prediction is for the Sydney Sixers to win