Big Bash League, Thunder vs Sixers: Preview, Prediction and Fantasy Tips

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Sydney Thunder will look to extend their winning streak when they take on Sydney Sixers in the 34th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) on Sunday, January 8, at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney.

Sydney Thunder have won five matches out of the eight they have played in the tournament. They are placed third in the points table with 10 points in their kitty. 

The Thunder swatted aside the defending champions Perth Scorchers by six wickets in their most recent BBL encounter. Currently, they are on a four-match winning streak.

As for the table-toppers Sydney Sixers, they have been in the same boat, winning five matches out of the nine they played so far in the competition. 

They won their last match against Melbourne Stars by six wickets and would be looking to extend their winning run in the tournament and consolidate their top position in the table. 

Match Details

Date and Time: January 8, 01.45 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV App 

Pitch Report 

The surface in Sydney will help the pace bowlers more than the spinners. The team winning the toss will look to bat first at this venue, given the majority of the games here have been won by the side batting first. The average first-inning score here hovers around 150 runs. 

Probable Playing XI 

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

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips 

Wicket-Keeper: Matthew Gilkes, Josh Philippe
Batters: Alex Hales, James Vince, Jordan Silk, Oliver Davies 
All-Rounders: Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr
Bowlers: Chris Green, Steve O'Keefe, Ben Dwarshuis 

Captain: Hayden Kerr
Vice-Captain: Alex Hales 

Prediction 

Both teams look evenly matched on paper, paving the way for a cracking game in Sydney. However, given their balanced squad and firepower in batting, Sydney Thunder would be slight favourites heading into this game. 

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