SIX vs THU, BBL 2024: Dream11 Predictions For Match 8 [Source: @ThunderBBL, @SixersBBL/x.com]
The Sydney Sixers (SIX) and the Sydney Thunder (THU) will take on each other in the 8th match of the BBL 2024-25 (BBL 14). This match will be played at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on December 21 at 1:45 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
SIX vs THU Preview
The Sydney Sixers started their journey against the Melbourne Renegades. In the 2nd match of the tournament, the Renegades batted first and posted 169/7 in their 20 overs. In the chase, the Sixers reached the target with five wickets in hand and nine balls remaining in the game. With the win the Sixers are currently positioned at the fourth spot in the points table and they have a net run rate of +0.847.
The Sydney Thunder have also started their campaign with a win too. They faced they Adelaide Strikers in the first game. The Strikers batted first and posted 182/8 at the end of their 20 overs. In the chase, the Thunders reached the target losing eight wickets with two balls remaining in the game. With the close win, the Thunder are currently at the fifth position in the table.
SIX vs THU: Toss Update
Sydney Sixers have won bat flip and they have opted to field first.
SIX vs THU Head-to-Head Record
Categories
Sydney Sixers
Sydney Thunder
Matches Played
25
25
Matches Won
17
7
Matches Lost
7
17
No Result
1
1
Tied
0
0
SIX vs THU Weather And Pitch Report
Factors
Expected Conditions
Weather
Mainly Clear
Pitch
Bowler Friendly
Weather - The weather is expected to be mainly clear during the game. As reported by AccuWeather, the highest temperature is expected to be around 20°C with 4% chance of rain.
Pitch Report - In the last edition of the tournament wicket looked better for batting in the second half the game. With the progress of the game the ball is expected to come better onto the wicket and the batters are expected to enjoy the surface.
Sydney Showground, Sydney- Record of Chasing Teams
55% of the games at this venue have been won by the team chasing in BBL. So, the captain winning the toss is expected to field first on this track.
SIX vs THU Fantasy Cricket Players Stats
Players
Fantasy Points
Tournaments Stats
Lockie Ferguson
110
3 Wickets in 1 Match
Chris Green
110
3 Wickets in 1 Match
Sam Konstas
94
56 Runs in 1 Match
Moises Henriques
89
53 Runs in 1 Match
Jack Edwards
78
1 Wicket and 37 Runs in 1 Match
Hot Picks for SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips
SIX vs THU Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
THU vs SIX, BBL 2024: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeepers: Cameron Bancroft, Josh Philippe, M Gilkes Batters: James Vince, Jordan Silk, Oliver Davies All-rounders: Moise Henriques, Chris Green, Daniel Sams Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson
Captain: Moises Henriques Vice-captain: Chris Green
* Sam Billings in place of Gilkes
SIX vs THU Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
THU vs SIX, BBL 2024: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings Batters: Ollie Davies, Sam Konstas All-rounders: Moises Henriques, Chris Green, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr Bowlers: Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, T Sangha
Captain: Lockie Ferguson Vice-captain: Ben Dwarshuis
* Akeal Hosein in place of Hayden Kerr
SIX vs THU Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 3-3-3-2 or a 1-2-4-3 combination will be ideal for the game.