Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder: 34th Match It’s time for the Sydney derby

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Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder: This Friday night, the Sydney Derby will be lit up by crosstown rivals Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder.

When the Sixers and Sydney Thunder faced off at Sydney Underground Stadium in the latter part of last year, the game was canceled due to heavy rain. The Sixers had Sydney Thunder in a lot of difficulty. Now that the Sixers are comfortably positioned in third place and the Thunder are languishing in the bottom with just one win in seven games, it’s a crucial matchup for both clubs.

The Sixers would be looking to win to secure a spot in the qualifying round, while the Thunder desperately need two points to stay in the game. The perennial favorites, the Sydney Sixers, hold a distinct advantage in head-to-head statistics. The Sixers have defeated the Thunder seven times out of the twenty-three BBL meetings between these two teams thus far.

The 34th T20 match between Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder will take place on January 12th, 2024, at Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Australia.

Match Details to Note:

Match: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, 34th T20 match

Date: January 12th, 2024 (Friday)

Time: 01:45 PM IST

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Australia.

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder

Sydney Sixers (Match Odds- 1.75)

Preview

Even though they are currently in third place in the standings, the Sixers would much rather have the two points from this game than the Thunder because of how intense the fight is becoming for spots in the playoffs. With eight points, seven points, and six points, respectively, the Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Strikers, and Hobart Hurricanes sit right behind the legendary Sydney team.

By winning the Sydney Derby, the Sixers will be able to distance themselves from the teams chasing them and regain some self-assurance before heading farther west to play the Perth Scorchers in their last group-stage match of the current campaign. The Sixers’ trip to Melbourne proved fruitful as they ended the Stars’ four-game winning streak by winning the 157-run chase with 11 balls remaining. They lost opener Josh Philippe cheaply after Todd Murphy foxed the Stars’ middle-order hitters with a magnificent two-wicket session that included maverick batter Glenn Maxwell, who was slowly starting to come into his own.

However, Daniel Hughes righted the ship and led the Sixers to a convincing victory by partnering with James Vince for a vital 99 runs for the second wicket. The Sydney Sixers are in a good position right now since a player is making a contribution with the bat or ball. As the tournament draws to a close, skipper Moses Henriques will be looking to turn around a season that, by his standards, has been below average by making a significant impact with the bat and with the ball.

Full Squad:

Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, James Vince, Rehan Ahmed (withdrawn), Steve Smith, Izharulhaq Naveed, Mitch Perry.

Players to watch out for:

Daniel Hughes

Daniel Hughes in the last match righted the ship and led the Sixers to a convincing victory by partnering with James Vince for a vital 99 runs for the second wicket.

Moses Henriques

As the tournament draws to a close, skipper Moses Henriques will be looking to turn around a season that, by his standards, has been below average by making a significant impact with the bat and with the ball.

Possible Playing XI:

Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe.

Sydney Thunder (Match Odds- 2.10)

Preview

Sydney Thunder, who are now ranked seventh in the standings, have only won once, against the Melbourne Stars, in their previous seven games. Even worse, they were thoroughly defeated in each of the five games they lost. Their tournament is effectively done, even though they have three more games to go. They still have a mathematical chance to get to the finals if they win their remaining games and some of the other outcomes go their way. But everything appears hopeless.

They would be punishing themselves for not entering the competition with a more courageous style of cricket and for letting their qualification hang in the balance, as they have done thus far. They have been exposed in difficult circumstances with their bowling and batting. Their inability to address the form and consistency issues of key players, such as English recruits Alex Hales and Tom Kohler Cadmore, has proven to be a challenge. Ollie Davies and Cameron Bancroft, two of the team’s best hitters, aren’t making runs too quickly either. As a result of their bowlers’ inability to work through any batting order, they leak runs and let opponents reach totals that are too high for their hitters.

If they wish to advance to the finals, they have three more games to make things right. There are rumors that David Warner will start in this game’s starting lineup, which could greatly improve the faltering team’s morale.

Full Squad:

Chris Green (c), Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Liam Doddrell, Matthew Gilkes, Toby Gray, Alex Hales (England), Liam Hatcher, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (England), Sam Konstas, Blake Nikitaras, Nathan McAndrew, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Will Salzmann, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha

Players to watch out for:

Ollie Davies

Ollie Davies is one of the team’s best hitters, aren’t making runs too quickly either. He needs to step up in the game.

David Warner

Possible Playing XI:

Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha.

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Toss Prediction:

This season, the host team has discovered that chasing is simpler than defending totals, so don’t be shocked if they elect to start Sydney Thunder at-bat after winning the bat flip.

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Pitch Report:

Most of the time, the SCG strip performs as expected, providing ample support to bowlers and batsmen alike. If the evening forecast holds true, it should be primarily sunny and rain-free.

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Match Report:

Sydney Sixers has dominated their opponents in their previous meetings, and considering Sydney Thunder’s dismal bat and ball performance this year, the pattern is probably going to continue.

Sydney Sixers is predicted to win the match Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder at the odds of 1.75

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Most Recommended Player for Bet:

Daniel Hughes in the last match righted the ship and led the Sixers to a convincing victory by partnering with James Vince for a vital 99 runs for the second wicket. He can be the game-changer in the match.

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