BBL 2023 | THU vs SIX, Match 19 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

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Games are coming thick and fast as Sydney Thunder (THU) and Sydney Sixers (SIX) clash with each other in the Derby fixture of the ongoing thirteenth edition of the Big Bash League. Match No. 19 is set to take place on a Super Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney at 13:45 IST. Both sides will meet again in Match No. 34 on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.

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THU vs SIX, Match 19: Venue Analysis

The outfield is fast and this stadium's boundaries are not that big. The surface is expected to be a balanced one with the help to both batters and bowlers.


THU vs SIX, Match 19 - Toss Factor

The stadium will host its first game of the current campaign. In this case, the skipper might look to have a target in front of him as he will look to field first. 

Scenario: If Sydney Thunder Fields First

Daniel Sams and Zaman Khan have the pick of the bowlers for the Thunder so far this season. The former also picked up a five wicket-haul in the last match. The duo will again be responsible for continuing their job against the Sixers in this derby. The batting will rely on the leading run-getters Cameron Bancroft and Oliver Davies. 

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Jackson Bird and Ben Dwarshuis are the leading wicket-takers for the Sixers in this campaign. The pair will look to pick up wickets and restrict the Thunder to a modest total. The duo of Jordan Silk and James Vince will be key for sixers edpecially if they are up against a big target in this derby.


THU vs SIX, Match 19 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Jordan Silk (SIX)

Jordan Silk has struck the most runs for the Sixers in BBL 13. The right-handed middle-order player is averaging 58.00 with one half-century to his name. The 31-year old has got scores of 26*, 23, 66* and 1 under his belt. After bagging a single-digit score in the last game, Silk would hope to get back amongst the runs.

James Vince (SIX)

James Vince finally struck form as he smashed 83 off 55 with the help of eight fours and two maximums against Melbourne Stars last time out. The right-handed opening batter is a familiar name in this setup. Vince will look to continue from where he left off and again play a vitak knock in a big run-chase.


Scenario: If Sydney Thunder Fields First

Cameron Bancroft (THU)

As mentioned above, Cameron Bancroft has hit the most runs for the Thunder so far. The right-handed batter is averaging 44 with one half-century. The 31-year old has got starts in all games with scores of 25, 74, 30 and 46. The Thunder will rely heavily on him to provide yet another good start in a stiff run-chase.

Oliver Davies (THU)

Oliver Davies has amassed the second-most runs after Bancroft for his side. The 23-year old middle-order player is averaging 28. The right-hander has been consistent in all matches with scores of 35, 32, 23 and 23. Davies would hope to convert these starts into a significant score especially while chasing a big target.


THU vs SIX, Match 19 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Alex Hales (THU)

After bagging two low scores of 0 and 18 in the first two fixtures, former Englishman Alex Hales has finally been amongst the runs in the last two games. The veteran scored 40 against the Stars and then hit 28 against Brisbane Heat. The 34-year old is a familiar name in this format and a perfect pick for this category.

Josh Philippe (SIX)

Josh Philippe has an average of 22.25 in four outings. The wicketkeeper batter's scores read as 29, 16, 25 and 19 so far. The 26-year old right-hander has also got starts in each game. The Sixers will look that he plays a substantial knock right at the top of the order in a big run-chase in this derby fixture..