SIX vs THU, 50th Match Preview

There’s nothing like a Sydney derby! The Sixers (second place) will face the Thunder (fourth place) in what’s bound to be a tense clash with these city rivals. Both squads have something to play for and neither team will let up in this crucial matchup before the playoffs. Sydney Thunder are placed at the 6th spot in the Big Bash League 2022-23 points table with 5 wins and 6 losses from their 11 matches of the league. The team has 10 points. Sydney Sixers are placed at the 2nd spot in the Big Bash League 2022-23 points table with 8 wins and 3 losses from their 12 matches of the league. The team has 17 points.

SIX vs THU, 50th Match Details

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder – 50th Match

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground – Sydney

Date & Time: 21th January 2023 at 01:35 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

SIX vs THU, 50th Match Pitch Report

The pitch of Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney is a balanced surface. The team, winning the toss will choose to bat first. Meanwhile, the pacers have an advantage on this pitch in the initial overs. The Spinners will surely have an advantage in the middle overs. Overall, It is a batting-friendly pitch. 

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

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SIX vs THU, 50th Match Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Thunder Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Gilkes (wk), David Warner, Sam Whiteman, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Usman Qadir, Brendan Doggett

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XIs

Josh Philippe (wk), Steve Smith, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Dan Christian, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Nathan Lyon, Steve O’Keefe

Topmost Picks for SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction, 50th Match:

Top Picks – Sydney Thunder

• Oliver Davies – Although he got a first-baller in the last match, the young batter has had a very successful campaign. He is a natural stroke maker and has hit 16 sixes across the BBL 2022-23 so far.

• Nathan McAndrew – The 29 year old pace bowler has a strike rate of 14.00 across the tournament and picked up the early wicket of Jake Fraser-McGurk in the last match.

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers

• Steve Smith – The former Australia Test captain hit his first BBL century in the win over Adelaide Strikers. He hit seven sixes, five four and took the Player of the Match Award.

• Sean Abbott – The pace bowler had to wait until the final ball of his four overs to pick up a wicket against the Strikers. He comes into this match with 20 dismissals across the tournament.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SIX vs THU Dream11 Team:

Josh Philippe, Steve Smith, David Warner, Oliver Davies, Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott(C), Daniel Sams(VC), Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SIX vs THU Dream11 Team:

Matthew Gilkes(VC), Steve Smith(C), Alex Ross, Oliver Davies, Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Daniel Sams, Ben Dwarshuis, Brendan Doggett, Chris Green

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sean Abbott, Steve Smith

Vice-captain – Daniel Sams, Matthew Gilkes

Wicketkeeper – Matthew Gilkes

SIX vs THU 50th Match Probable winners:

It has been the strength in depth of the bowling attack which has stood out for Sydney Sixers. When you add in Steve Smith at the top of the order, it is clear that they have a very strong and one of the best teams. The Sydney derby is always an exciting game and this one will be just that with Sydney Thunder looking to join Sydney Sixers in the play-off stages of this year’s BBL. The top order batters for Sydney Thunder will be very important although they may struggle against a very strong Sydney Sixers bowling attack. Overall, our prediction is for another win for Sydney Sixers. Considering the team combination, Sydney Sixers is expected to win this match.