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Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder BBL Challenger Tips - Sydney Smash to lean the Sixers' way
- Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder BBL Challenger match predictions to be played in Sydney on Friday, January 24
- The Sixers won their last 6 completed matches against the Thunder
- The Thunder won their last 6 matches here against the Sixers
Can the Sixers get past the Thunder for a place in the final? (Getty Images)
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder BBL Challenger
It’s the final knockout game before the final of the Big Bash 2024/25 season, and it’s time for the Sydney Smash between the Sixers and the Thunder. The Sydney Cricket Ground hosts this BBL Challenger on Friday, with action starting at 1:45 pm IST.
The Sixers finished 2nd in the regular season and lost to the Hobart Hurricanes by 12 runs in the Qualifier on Tuesday. The Thunder qualified 3rd and had to defeat the Melbourne Stars by 21 runs in the Knockout on Wednesday. This match could work to the Sixers’ advantage, and I am backing them to win here.
- Sydney Sixers won their last 6 completed matches against the Thunder (BBL).
- Sydney Sixers won their last 6 completed matches at this venue against the Thunder (BBL).
- Sydney Sixers won 6 of their last 9 completed matches this season (BBL).
- David Warner top-scored for the Thunder in 5 matches this season (BBL).
Head to Head
There have been 25 completed matches between the Sixers and the Thunder. Those saw 18 wins for the Sixers and seven victories for the Thunder.
This season, the Sixers won by five wickets at the Showground Stadium with Ben Dwarshuis (2 for 26), Jordan Silk (36*), and Josh Philippe (35) starring. The second game at this venue last Friday was called off after the Thunder made 36 for 1 in 5.1 overs.
Sydney Sixers Form
The Sydney Sixers finished 2nd in the regular season with 14 points from six wins and two no results, losing just twice. In the qualifier, they were beaten by the Hobart Hurricanes by 12 runs, with Dwarshuis (2 for 36) and Silk (57) once again leading their charge.
In this season, it’s captain Moises Henriques (207 runs, SR 129.37) who has been their best batter. Josh Philippe (179) has also chipped in with useful scores.
With the ball, it’s the reliable Dwarshuis (14) who led the bowling charts this season and also took two wickets in their last match as well in their last match against the Thunder.
Sydney Sixers Team News
The Sixers will miss Todd Murphy, Sean Abbott, and Steve Smith, with the trio having all departed for the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka.
Sydney Thunder Form
The Sydney Thunder finished the regular season with five wins and two no results and qualified for the finals as 3rd with 12 points. They went on to defeat the Melbourne Stars by 21 runs in the Knockout.
Oliver Davies (36) helped the Thunder post 135 in a low-scoring contest, while Nathan McAndrew (5 for 16) helped the Thunder seal their spot for this match.
Overall, in the season, David Warner (346) and Sam Billings (209) have been their leading lights. With the ball, Chris Green (12) and Wes Agar (nine) have impressed.
Sydney Thunder Team News
The Thunder had Mohammad Hasnain on the bench for the Knockout and could continue with the same team.
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder BBL Challenger FAQs
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What time does Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder BBL Challenger start?
This Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder BBL Challenger match is to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney starting at 1:45 p.m. IST on Friday, January 24.
Verdict
The Thunder were brilliant with their bowling in the Knockout, but the Sixers have had their way against them recently. The pink side of Sydney looks set to win here, and I am backing them to reach the final.
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