The stage is set for a Sydney derby in the ongoing Big Bash League 2023-24 as the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder are set to take on each other in the 34th match of the tournament. The current position of both teams in the tournament is completely different as the Sixers are in the top 4 spots, sitting at the third spot in the points table of the tournament; they have 4 wins in the 8 matches, including 2 defeats and two matches ending without any result, earning 10 points.
On the other hand, Sydney Thunder are struggling at the seventh spot of the points table with only one win in the 7 matches, facing 5 defeats and one match ending without any result. They have only 3 points to their name in the tournament. The Sixers will be eyeing strengthening their chances for the knockout stage while Sydney Thunder will be looking ahead to get back to winning ways with a win in this match.
SIX vs THU, Details
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, Match 34, Big Bash League 2023-24
Time and Date – 1:45 PM (Indian Standard Time), Friday, January 12, 2024
Venue Details – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
Broadcast Details – Star Sports Network (TV), Disney+ Hotstar
SIX vs THU, Pitch Report and Playing Conditions
The surface at the Sydney Cricket Ground has good support for the pacer in the starting phase of the game in the first innings. But the batters might also get going as the game progresses further. The captain winning the toss could opt to bat first to post a challenging total for the opponent to chase in the second innings.
SIX vs THU, Predicted Playing XI of both teams
Sydney Sixers (SIX):
Steve Smith, James Vince, Josh Philippe (WK), Jordan Silk, Moises Henriques (C), Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird, Ben Dwarshuis, and Steve O’Keefe.
Sydney Thunder (THU):
Matthew Gikes (WK), Alex Hales, Oliver Davies, Cameron Bancroft, Alex Ross, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (C), Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha, and Liam Hatcher.
SIX vs THU, Dream11 Teams
Head-to-Head:
James Vince (C), Daniel Sams (VC), Cameron Bancroft, Josh Philippe, Alex Hales, Alex Ross, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Moises Henriques, Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, and Sean Abbott.
Grand League:
James Vince (C), Daniel Sams (VC), Cameron Bancroft, Josh Philippe, Alex Hales, Jordan Silk, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Moises Henriques, Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, and Ben Dwarshuis.