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This is SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction. It will be the Challenger of the Big Bash League T20 (BBL) 2025. Sydney Thunder will take on Sydney Sixers in the Challenger of the Big Bash League. This match will be played at Sydney Cricket Stadium. The match will be played on 24th January 2025 at 1:45 PM IST.
Sydney Sixers finished second in the group stage with six wins and two losses in ten matches. On the other hand, Sydney Thunder were third in the table with five wins and three losses in ten matches with a couple of no results.
Sydney Thunder won the knockout game against Melbourne Stars by 21 runs. On the other hand, Sydney Sixers lost the Qualifier against Hobart Hurricanes by 12 runs. They were set a target of 173 and could only make 161.
Sydney Thunder have made two changes to the squad that beat Melbourne Stars to qualify for the Challenger – veteran allrounder Dan Christian returns alongside batter Jason Sangha, with Toby Gray and Blake Nikitaras making way. Sydney Sixers have added ACT and Western Suburbs allrounder Hanno Jacobs as a local replacement player for the Challenger. This is a huge game for both these sides with the winner of this match set to face Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL Final.
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Probable Playing XI
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe(w), Kurtis Patterson, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques(c), Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Mitchell Perry, Jafer Chohan
Sydney Thunder: David Warner ©, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (WK), Jason Sangha, Hugh Weibgen, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, George Garton, Tom Andrews, Tanveer Sangha, Hasnain
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report
The surface at Sydney Cricket Stadium is usually very good for batting. The new ball will aid the seamers but overall it can be good for batting against the older ball. Spinners also will have a role to play in the middle overs Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue and the par score will be around 170. The weather forecast is fine and we should have a well-balanced match.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Try to fit in the top 4 batters from both teams.
- You can take the risk of dropping the spin bowler from the team bowling first.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and batters will be good C/VC options.
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Josh Philippe (SIX)
- Josh Philippe has been in excellent form for the Sixers with 179 runs striking at 134.58 with a top score of 66 not out.
- He will also give points with his wicket-keeping which makes him a good option to have.
David Warner (THU)
- David Warner is the leading run-getter for Thunder in this edition with 346 runs so far. He will be a good captaincy pick for this game.
- He will open the batting and might anchor the innings in the absence of other top batters.
Ben Dwarshius (SIX)
- Ben Dwarshius has picked up 14 wickets in ten matches so far in this edition
- He also has played a few cameos with the bat and the last time he faced Sydney Thunder, he won the game with his batting.
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Sydney Sixers bats first
- Jordan Silk will be a top differential pick.
- Moises Henriques will be worth the risk.
- Phillipe, Dwarshius, and Henriques will be the top C/VC options.
If Sydney Thunder bats first
- Sam Billings will be a top differential pick.
- David Warner, Green, and McAndrew will be the top C/VC options.
- You can take the risk of dropping Gilkes
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Small League Team
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Grand League Team
