Sydney Sixers seek to continue good record against Sydney Thunder
| Date | January 24, 2025 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2024-25 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Josh Philippe has odds of 3.60 to be Sydney Sixers' best batsman
- David Warner has odds of 2.30 to be Sydney Thunder's best batsman
- Ben Dwarshuis has odds of 3.30 to be Sydney Sixers' best bowler
- Tanveer Sangha has odds of 3.80 to be Sydney Thunder's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
The competition in the Big Bash League 2024-25 has reached its peak. We are in the Challenger, where the Sydney Sixers will be up against the Sydney Thunder. The winner of this game will take on the Hobart Hurricanes in the title clash. The Sixers lost to the Hurricanes in the Qualifier after a poor show from the middle order. They have enjoyed a good record against Sydney Thunder and shall start the game with slightly higher odds. The Sydney Thunder would feel confident after defeating the Melbourne Stars in the Knockout game. The pressure will be high on both teams after they have come so far, and we expect a nail-biting encounter in this contest.
Sydney Sixers Preview
Moises Henriques and his men would look to get over their loss against the Hobart Hurricanes in the Qualifier, where they lost by 12 runs. It was a poor show from the middle order that cost them the game. They will start ahead on cricket betting sites, owning to their good record against the Thunder. They haven't lost against Sydney Thunder in the last six games and shall look to extend this record.
Kurtis Patterson batted well in the last game. He will look to deliver a strong start with Josh Philippe, the key batter in this team. Henriques and Jack Edwards struggled in the last game, and the team expects a strong comeback from them in the middle order with Jordan Silk. Hayden Kerr, Lachlan Shaw, and Ben Dwarshuis power the batting lineup, and the team expects quick runs.
The bowling attack failed to execute its plans in the last game. Mitchell Perry and Jack Edwards will look to strike early and put Thunder batting under pressure. Ben Dwarshuis must use his experience and do well in the middle overs with Hayden Kerr. Ben Martini and Jafer Chohan must do well in the supporting roles.
Expected Starting XI for Sydney Sixers
Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Kurtis Patterson, Jack Edwards, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Mitchell Perry, Jafer Chohan
Sydney Thunder Preview
David Warner and his team put up a strong show in the Knockout game against the Melbourne Stars. In a low-scoring contest, the Sydney Thunder won by 21 runs. Warner would be proud of his bowlers for defending a low total in the last game. They will start behind on cricket betting apps as they haven't won against Sydney Sixers since 2021. Warner expects a better show from his batsmen in this game.
David Warner didn't trouble the scorers in the last game. As the best batsman in this team, he must deliver a good start with Hugh Weibgen. Sam Billings is an experienced player who will look to do well in the middle order with Matthew Gilkes and Oliver Davies. The team expects a strong show in the lower middle order from Chris Green and Nathan McAndrew.
The bowlers will be confident after pulling off a superb win in the last game. Nathan McAndrew and Wes Agar will look to start from where they left in the last game. Tanveer Sangha and Tom Andrews must bowl in the right areas, as the Sixers have a strong batting lineup. George Garton and Chris Green have to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Sydney Thunder
David Warner (c), Hugh Weibgen, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Oliver Davies, Chris Green, George Garton, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Tanveer Sangha
TOSS: To Bowl First
Sides chasing the score have won more games at this venue. The wicket assists bowlers at the start, and putting up a big total can be challenging. It is a high-stakes battle, and the side winning the toss would look to play safe by bowling first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We will have partly clear skies over Sydney. The wicket will be challenging to bat on at the start, but batsmen can score runs once they get set in. We haven't had too many high-scoring games at this venue. The team batting first will look to have 180 runs on the board in this high-pressure contest.
OUR PREDICTION
Sydney Thunder pulled off a great win in the last game, but the batting lineup has struggled in the last few games. Their record against the Sydney Sixers doesn't inspire confidence, and the side must get rid of the baggage of history and play positively to win. Sydney Sixers haven't lost a game this year at this venue and have a stronger batting lineup. Based on our cricket betting tips, the Sydney Sixers will start ahead in this game.
Our Prediction is for the Sydney Sixers to win
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