Big Bash League Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Match 19 | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers – Let’s see who will win. | Dec 30

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Match Analysis

The Sydney Sixers’ winning streak ended when their batting inadequacies eventually caught up to them. They will now play Sydney Thunder in a head-to-head match at Sydney Showground Stadium. Although SYT hasn’t been consistent, they have so far put up some strong batting efforts. They recently played Brisbane Heat, and they were unable to chase down 173 runs. But just before that match, they chased down the precise target and defeated the Stars by 5 wickets. Before that, they had defeated Adelaide Strikers by batting first and scoring 200 runs.

Conversely, the Sixers haven’t performed particularly well at bat. In the very next match, they concluded with 154 for 8, batting first, against the Stars at the same home stadium, while somehow managing to defend 155 runs against the Strikers. However, the bowlers were unable to save the Sixers from this setback. The Sixers’ most recent hitting effort was their poorest of the season. If they want to return to their winning ways, they must recover quickly.

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Team Preview & Squads

Sydney Thunder

For any T20 lineup, Cameron Bancroft, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, and Alex Hales make up a formidable top 4. In their last two matches, Hales and Bancroft have increased the opening partnership by 58 and 78 runs, respectively. The opening pair is clicking and should lead the club to yet another winning start. After the openers return to the hut, Sangha and Davies at 3 and 4 will need to sustain the momentum.

Daniel Sams and Alex Ross are the big-hitting hitters to keep an eye on in the lower-middle order. They will play an important part with the bat and will fill the position of finisher for SYT. Although it has a deep and well-balanced batting order, it is currently in dire need of consistency. The ultimate total will be significantly impacted by the performances of numbers 3 and 4.

Just as lethal as SYT’s batting order is their bowling attack. Among the elite players who have been playing at their best recently are Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Zaman Khan, and Tanveer Sangha.

Sydney Thunder Squads

Sydney Thunder

Chris Green (c), Cameron Bancroft (wk), Jason Sangha, Alex Ross, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Oliver Davies, Zaman Khan, Alex Hales, Tanveer Sangha

Sydney Sixers

They can’t keep depending on their potent bowling attack to withstand such low totals on such excellent fields. The Sydney Showground Stadium does not have a high-scoring capacity, but if the Sixers choose to bat first, they must score at least 170 runs.

The opponent boasts a strong group of hitters, including several big-hitting game-winning players. James Vince, who struggled in the early games, has improved his play. The Sixers should be thrilled about this, but they also need other players in the center of the court to come up and perform. Josh Philippe, the wicketkeeper-batsman, had a few solid starts but was unable to build on them.

Due to his meager efforts up top, the Sixers have suffered greatly as he has eaten up balls during the powerplay. If the top order sets the tone, Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk will be critical in forming partnerships at positions 4 and 5, and they should be prepared to go all out.

Sydney Sixers Squads

Sydney Sixers

Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Jordan Silk, Joel Davies, James Vince, Steve OKeefe

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers outfield report

Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney

On this field, the difference in victories between a team batting first and a team batting second is not very great. Nevertheless, we believe that batting first would be a preferable option because neither team is in a great position to chase down a score, especially given their respective batting records.

There will be a lot of cloud cover and a high temperature of 23 degrees Celsius. The surface is well-balanced and provides ample assistance to the bowlers. The pacers will present a formidable obstacle for the hitters.

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five matches, Sydney Thunder won one match and the Sydney Sixers won four matches.

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Prediction

Winning the toss

• Sydney Sixers

Player of the Match

• Sydney Sixers – James Vince

Most runs

• Sydney Thunder – Cameron Bancroft
• Sydney Sixers – James Vince

Most wickets

• Sydney Thunder – Daniel Sams
• Sydney Sixers – Sean Abbott

Most sixes

• Sydney Thunder – Cameron Bancroft
• Sydney Sixers – James Vince

Team Scores Batting First

• Sydney Thunder – 150+
• Sydney Sixers – 160+

According to cricket analysts, Sydney Sixers have a 53% chance to win.

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