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This will be the eighth game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. It will be the Sydney Smash between Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers at the Sydney Showground Stadium. The match will start on 21st December 2024 at 1:45 AM IST.
Sydney Thunder won their first game by 2 wickets in their first game thanks to Daniel Sams’ late blitz with the bat. Their bowlers did a great job but the middle order struggled to get going. The likes of David Warner, Oliver Davies, Cameron Bancroft and Sherfane Rutherford will have to step up with the bat.
Sydney Sixers, meanwhile, also won their first game of this season against the Renegades. Moises Henriques led from the front in that game. James Vince also did well alongside the bowlers. Their middle order also looks a bit vulnerable except for Henriques. The Sixers have a strong bowling attack.
BBL: THU vs SIX Probable Playing XI
Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sam Billing (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Joel Davies/Jafer Chohan, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy
THU vs SIX BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sydney Showground Stadium is a tricky one for batting. Spinners will get good assistance here and there will be some help for the pacers with the new ball. Scores in the range of 140-160 are expected. Teams may prefer chasing but batting first will be a good option as well.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Bowlers and all-rounders will be important.
- Middle-order batters who are good against the spin bowlers will be a must in your fantasy teams.
- Death bowlers from the first innings will be good C/VC options.
THU vs SIX BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Daniel Sams (THU)
- Daniel Sams will bowl the key overs for Sydney Thunder. He’s more than capable with the bat which we saw in the last game.
- Sams has the most wickets at the venue and will be a top C/VC option too.
Sean Abbott (SIX)
- Sean Abbott picked up 2 wickets in the last game. He will bowl in the powerplay, power surge and then in the death overs.
- Abbott is handy with the bat as well. He will be a top C/VC option if the Sixers bowl first.
Lockie Ferguson (THU)
- Lockie Ferguson picked up 3 wickets in the first game. He was brilliant with the ball throughout the innings.
- He will be a must-pick for this match. Ferguson will be a top C/VC choice as well.
BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Sydney Thunder bats first
- Cameron Bancroft will be a good differential pick.
- Sean Abbott and Ben Dwarshuis will be the top C/VC picks.
- You can take the risk of dropping David Warner.
If Sydney Sixers bat first
- Lockie Ferguson and Daniel Sams will be top C/VC choices.
- Try Akeal Hosein as Captain in the big leagues.
- You can drop Hayden Kerr.
THU vs SIX BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
Small League Team
Grand League Team
