THU vs SIX, 34th Match Preview

Match 34 of the 2022-23 Big Bash League brings together the two Sydney clubs for the first Sydney derby of the season. Sydney Thunder are in third place with 10 points from eight games with Sydney Sixers on top of the league with 11 points from nine fixtures. Sydney Thunder are in excellent form and had a notable win over Perth Scorchers in their last fixture. This is another top of the table clash, and a local derby, and they have the players who enjoy the big occasion. Sydney Sixers took themselves to the top of the BBL table and left Melbourne Stars at the bottom after their last win. This will be a tougher game though and the Sixers will need to be at their best with bat and ball.

THU vs SIX, 34th Match Details

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder – 34th Match

Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium – Sydney

Date & Time: 08th January 2023 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

THU vs SIX, 34th Match Pitch Report

Any score over 170 is normally enough to win a match at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Pace bowlers will get good carry from the surface. Although there will be some cloud cover throughout the game, there is no risk of rain with the temperature between 20 and 18 degrees in Sydney.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

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THU vs SIX, 34th Match Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Thunder Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Gilkes (wk), Alex Hales, Rilee Rossouw, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Ben Cutting, Joel Davies, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Brendan Doggett, Usman Qadir

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XIs

Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Dan Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Chris Jordan, Todd Murphy, Izharulhaq Naveed

Topmost Picks for THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction, 34th Match:

Top Picks – Sydney Thunder

• Alex Hales- there are only three players who have hit more runs in the tournament so far than Alex Hales who has passed 50 on three occasions already. 

• Nathan McAndrew- the right-arm medium fast bowler has a strike-rate of 9.7 in the tournament and dismissed the dangerous Perth Scorchers skipper, Ashton Turner, in the last match.

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers

• James Vince- after a slow start to the campaign, James Vince has gradually scored more runs over recent games. Only Matthew Short and Chris Lynn have scored more runs than him in the tournament.

• Sean Abbott- the right-arm bowling all-rounder is up to 13 dismissals in the BBL 2022-23. His figures against Melbourne Stars were his best in this competition.

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

Josh Philippe, Matthew Gilkes, James Vince, Alex Hales(C), Jordan Silk, Alex Ross, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott(VC), Chris Jordan, Nathan McAndrew, Usman Qadir

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

Josh Philippe, Matthew Gilkes(VC), James Vince(C), Alex Hales, Jordan Silk, Oliver Davies, Daniel Sam, Sean Abbott, Chris Jordan, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Alex Hales, James Vince

Vice-captain – Sean Abbott, Matthew Gilkes

Wicketkeeper – Matthew Gilkes

THU vs SIX 34th Match Probable winners:

Both teams have quality throughout their squad and have batters in strong form. However, Sydney Sixers have the greater bowling line-up and those options may prove crucial in this match. Whenever the Sydney sides go head to head, you are always guaranteed a contest full of quality and passion. This will be no different although there is the added incentive of the prize of taking the top spot in the table up for grabs. We are predicting a very close game as there is not much to choose between the teams. Sydney Sixers have the better bowling attack and we are backing them to win this game. Considering the team combination, Sydney Sixers is expected to win this match.