Sydney Thunder (THU) will be playing against Sydney Sixers (SIX) in the 19th game of the Big Bash League 2023/24. The match will be played at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney on 30th December at 01:45 PM IST.
THU vs SIX (Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers), Match 19 - Match Information
Match: Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, Match 19
Date: 30th December, 2023
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
THU vs SIX (Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers), Match 19 Preview
Sydney Thunder have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table, while Sydney Sixers have also played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
Big Bash League, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Big Bash League, 2023/24. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEA | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | +1.943 |
| SCO | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | +1.707 |
| SIX | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +0.167 |
| STA | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1.947 |
| STR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | +0.175 |
| THU | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.310 |
| HUR | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.580 |
| REN | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | -0.640 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 50 of the Big Bash League 2022/23 where Gurinder Sandhu scored the highest fantasy points for Sydney Thunder with 60 match fantasy points while Steven Smith topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sydney Sixers with 174 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Sydney Thunder against Brisbane Heat, Brisbane Heat beat Sydney Thunder by 15 runs. The top fantasy player for Sydney Thunder was Daniel Sams who scored 154 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Stars beat Sydney Sixers by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Sydney Sixers was James Vince who scored 111 fantasy points.
THU vs SIX, Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 142 runs.
Weather Report for Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
The temperature will hover around 20°C with 75% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.54 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
THU vs SIX, Head-to-Head
In the 23 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft | 5 | 190 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 46, 30, 74, 25, 15 | - |
| Jason Sangha | 4 | 101 | 20.2 | 0 | 0 | 11, 19, 33, 0, 38 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jordan Silk | 5 | 130 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1, 66, 23, 26, 14 | - |
- Cameron Timothy Bancroft
Cameron Bancroft is a wicket-keeper with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 46, 30, 74, 25 and 15 runs at an average of 38 per match.
- Jason Jaskirat Singh Sangha
Jason Sangha is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Jason Sangha has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 101 runs at an average of 20.2 per match.
- Jordan Christopher Silk
Jordan Silk is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Jordan Silk has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 130 runs at an average of 26 per match.
THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Abbott | 3 | 2 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Zaman Khan | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 3, 1, 2 |
- Sean Anthony Abbott
Sean Abbott is a bowler with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Sean Abbott bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 3, 0, 0 and 2 wickets in recent matches. Sean Abbott has a good record at this venue as in the last 3 matches he played here, he has taken 3, 2, 1, 0 and 0 wickets.
- Benjamin James Dwarshuis
Ben Dwarshuis is a bowler with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls left-arm fast-medium and in the last 3 matches, Ben Dwarshuis has taken 0, 0, 0, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 0.4. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 2, 2, 2 and 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Zaman Khan
Zaman Khan is a bowler with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 4 matches, Zaman Khan has taken 2, 0, 3, 1 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.6.
THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 24 | 4.8 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 1, 0, 22, 1 | 5, 0, 4, 0, 0 |
| Moises Henriques | 3 | 48 | 9.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 5, 23, 0, 0, 20 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 3, 0, 3, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Daniel Sams has scored 24 runs averaging 4.8 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling left-arm fast-medium and in recent matches, he has taken 5, 0, 4, 0 and 0 wickets, averaging 1.8 wickets per match.
- Moises Constantino Henriques
Moises Henriques is an all-rounder with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, Moises Henriques has scored 5, 23, 0, 0 and 20 runs at an average of 9.6 per match.
- Christopher James Green
Chris Green can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating 7.8. This player is an off-break bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Chris Green has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.
THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 24 | 4.8 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 1, 0, 22, 1 | 5, 0, 4, 0, 0 |
| James Vince | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 0 | 0 | 83, 10, 5, 1, 0 | - |
| Jack Edwards | 3 | 42 | 8.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 30, 0, 12, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 2 |
| Alex Hales | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 0 | 0 | 28, 40, 18, 0, 1 | - |
| Zaman Khan | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 3, 1, 2 |
| Sean Abbott | 3 | 2 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Sydney Thunder are Daniel Sams with 154 match fantasy points, Alex Hales with 67 match fantasy points and Zaman Khan with 63 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Sydney Sixers are James Vince with 111 match fantasy points, Jack Edwards with 77 match fantasy points and Sean Abbott with 55 match fantasy points.
THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 24 | 4.8 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 1, 0, 22, 1 | 5, 0, 4, 0, 0 |
| Moises Henriques | 3 | 48 | 9.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 5, 23, 0, 0, 20 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Cameron Bancroft | 5 | 190 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 46, 30, 74, 25, 15 | - |
| Sean Abbott | 3 | 2 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Daniel Sams has scored 24 runs averaging 4.8 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling left-arm fast medium and in recent matches, he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8 per match.
- Moises Constantino Henriques
Moises Henriques is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Moises Henriques is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 5, 23, 0, 0 and 20 runs at an average of 9.6 per match.
- Cameron Timothy Bancroft
Cameron Bancroft can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Cameron Bancroft is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 46, 30, 74, 25 and 15 runs averaging 38 per match.
- Sean Anthony Abbott
Sean Abbott is a bowler with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, Sean Abbott has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 3, 0, 0 and 2 wickets in recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue as in the recent 3 matches Sean Abbott played here, he has taken 3, 2, 1, 0 and 0 wickets.
- Benjamin James Dwarshuis
Ben Dwarshuis is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player bowls left-arm fast-medium and in the last 3 matches, Ben Dwarshuis has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 2, 2, 2 and 3 wickets in recent matches.
THU vs SIX 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, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Ryan Hadley, Josh Philippe, Todd Murphy, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Perry, Izharulhaq Naveed and 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 and Sam Konstas.
THU vs SIX Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Cameron Bancroft
Batter: Jason Sangha
All-Rounders: Daniel Sams, Moises Henriques, Chris Green and Jack Edwards
Bowlers: Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O'Keefe, Zaman Khan and Liam Hatcher
Captain: Sean Abbott
Vice-Captain: Jack Edwards
Photo credit: Alamy
