Match Information
- Match: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, Match 34
- Date: 12th January 2024
- Time: 01:45 PM IST
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
SIX vs THU (Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder), Match 34 – Match Information
- Match: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, Match 34
- Date: 12th January 2024
- Time: 01:45 PM IST
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
SIX vs THU (Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder), Match 34 Preview
Sydney Sixers are currently third on the points table after playing 7 matches, while Sydney Thunder, having also played 7 matches, are positioned seventh.
Big Bash League, 2023/24 Points Table
| Team | Matches Played | Matches Won | Matches Lost | Points | NRR |
| HEA | 9 | 7 | 0 | 16 | +1.393 |
| SCO | 8 | 5 | 2 | 11 | +0.706 |
| SIX | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10 | +0.253 |
| STR | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | +0.145 |
| STA | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -1.122 |
| HUR | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -0.344 |
| THU | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | -0.433 |
| REN | 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 | -0.520 |
The last encounter between these two teams in Match 50 of the Big Bash League, 2022/23 saw Steven Smith and Gurinder Sandhu leading the fantasy points for Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder, respectively.
In their recent matches, Sydney Sixers defeated Melbourne Stars by 7 wickets, with James Vince emerging as the top fantasy player. On the other hand, Sydney Thunder faced a 7-wicket defeat against Perth Scorchers, with Alex Hales being the top fantasy performer.
SIX vs THU, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Pitch at the SCG:
- Balanced pitch with an average 1st innings score of 157 runs in the last 20 matches.
- The team batting first has won 68% of matches at this venue.
Weather Report for SCG, Sydney:
- Temperature: 23.1 °C
- Humidity: 79%
- Wind Speed: 5.5 m/s
Pace or Spin?
- Pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue, indicating a preference for pace.
SIX vs THU, Head to Head
In the 24 matches played between these two teams, bowlers from both sides have accumulated the most fantasy points.
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Player Picks
Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
| Player | Matches Played | Runs | Avg R | Wickets | Avg W | Recent Scores |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 0 | 0 | 27, 0, 13, 36, 43 |
| James Vince | 5 | 186 | 37.2 | 0 | 0 | 79, 9, 83, 10, 5 |
| Cameron Bancroft | 5 | 183 | 36.6 | 0 | 0 | 12, 21, 46, 30, 74 |
Tom Kohler-Cadmore: Averaging 23.8 with a fantasy rating of 8.3, he is a reliable top-order right-handed batter.
James Vince: Consistent with an average of 37.2, he has a fantasy rating of 7.7 as a top-order right-handed batter.
Cameron Bancroft: Averaging 36.6, he has a fantasy rating of 7.6 and plays as a top-order right-handed batter and wicket-keeper.
Top Bowler Picks
| Player | Matches Played | Runs | Avg R | Wickets | Avg W | Recent Scores |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 13, 0, 0, 0 |
| Steve O’Keefe | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 3 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 2, 0, 13, 0, 0 |
Ben Dwarshuis: A left-arm fast-medium bowler with a fantasy rating of 8.9 and an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games.
Steve O’Keefe: A slow left-arm orthodox bowler with a fantasy rating of 8.7 and an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games.
Gurinder Sandhu: A right-arm fast-medium bowler with a fantasy rating of 7.1 and an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games.
Top All-Rounder Picks
| Player | Matches Played | Runs | Avg R | Wickets | Avg W | Recent Scores |
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 26 | 5.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 1, 0, 25, 0, 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 42 | 8.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 9, 0, 33, 0, 0 |
Daniel Sams: An impactful all-rounder with a fantasy rating of 9.6, scoring 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games. He also contributes with the ball.
Chris Green: An off-break bowler with a fantasy rating of 9, accumulating 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games.
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
Top point-getters for Sydney Sixers were James Vince (113 fantasy points), Todd Murphy (68 fantasy points), and Ben Dwarshuis (37 fantasy points).
Top performers for Sydney Thunder were Alex Hales (100 fantasy points), Nathan McAndrew (56 fantasy points), and Chris Green (42 fantasy points).
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
| Player | Matches Played | Runs | Avg R | Wickets | Avg W | Fantasy Rating |
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 26 | 5.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 9.6 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 42 | 8.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 9 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 8.9 |
| Steve O’Keefe | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 | 8.7 |
Captain: Daniel Sams
Vice-Captain: Steve O’Keefe
SIX vs THU Squad Information
Sydney Sixers (SIX) Squad:
Steven Smith, Moises Henriques, Steve O’Keefe, James Vince, Jackson Bird, Sean Abbott, Kurtis Patterson, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Ryan Hadley, Josh Philippe, Todd Murphy, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Perry, Izharulhaq Naveed, Joel Davies.
Sydney Thunder (THU) Squad:
David Warner, Alex Ross, Alex Hales, Pat Cummins, Gurinder Sandhu, Cameron Bancroft, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Daniel Sams, Oliver Davies, Tanveer Sangha, Zaman Khan, William Salzmann, Liam Doddrell, Blake Nikitaras, Toby Gray, Sam Konstas.
SIX vs THU Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper:
- Cameron Bancroft
Batters:
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Joel Davies
All-Rounders:
- Tom Curran
- Daniel Sams
- Chris Green
- Moises Henriques
Bowlers:
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Steve O’Keefe
- Sean Abbott
- Gurinder Sandhu
Captain: Daniel Sams
Vice-Captain: Steve O’Keefe
