Sydney Thunder are gearing up to take on Sydney Sixers in the 19th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24. The clash is set to unfold at the iconic Sydney Showground Stadium on December 30, promising fans an exhilarating contest between these two cricketing powerhouses.
The Sydney Thunder, currently languishing at the second-last spot in the points table, have had a challenging start to their BBL campaign. With just one win from four fixtures, the Thunder will be desperate to turn their fortunes around and make a significant impact in the upcoming match.
On the flip side, the Sydney Sixers find themselves in a considerably more comfortable position, holding the third spot in the standings. The Sixers have enjoyed success in three out of their four matches so far, showcasing a dominant performance that has kept them in the upper echelons of the league. Eager to maintain their momentum, the Sixers will be eyeing another triumph against the Thunder, aiming to solidify their position in the ongoing tournament.
Big Bash League 2023-24, Match 19:
- Date and time: December 30, 08:15 am GMT | 01:45 pm IST | 07:15 pm local
- Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Sydney Showground Stadium Pitch Report:
The playing surface at the Sydney Showground Stadium is favorable, featuring a swift outfield and relatively modest boundaries. The new ball tends to assist pacers, making it an advantageous condition for fast bowlers. Teams winning the toss tend to bowl first at this venue.
THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Josh Philippe, Cameron Bancroft
- Batters: Alex Hales, James Vince, Jordan Silk, Oliver Davies
- All-rounders: Chris Green, Moises Henriques, Jack Edwards, Daniel Sams
- Bowler: Zaman Khan
THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Daniel Sams (c), Jack Edwards (vc)
Choice 2: Alex Hales (c), Jordan Silk (vc)
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THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Jackson Bird, Steve O’Keefe
THU vs SIX Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 30, 08:15 am GMT):
Squads:
Sydney Thunder: Cameron Bancroft (wk), Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Liam Doddrell, Toby Gray, Liam Hatcher, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sam Konstas, Blake Nikitaras, William Salzmann
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Steve OKeefe, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Kurtis Patterson, Izharulhaq Naveed, Mitchell Perry, Ryan Hadley
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