BBL SS vs ST Dream11 Prediction: The Challenger match of the playoffs in the BBL 2024-25 will be a Sydney derby.
The Sydney Sixers lost the Qualifier to the Hobart Hurricanes, and this is their second chance to reach the final. On the other hand, the Sydney Thunder defeated the Melbourne Stars in the Knockout and will look to take revenge on the Sixers for their defeat in the league stage and also knock them out of the competition.
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder BBL head-to-head:
In 25 completed BBL matches between the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder, the Sixers won 18, and the Thunder won only 7.
In their one completed match earlier this season in the league stage, the Sixers won by five wickets at the SCG. Their reverse fixture was washed out.
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Challenger Date and time:
Date: January 24, Friday
Time: 1:45 PM / 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
SS vs ST predicted XIs:
Sydney Sixers predicted XI:
Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe (wk), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Lachlan Shaw, Ben Dwarshuis, Mitchell Perry, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Jafer Chohan
Sydney Thunder predicted XI:
David Warner (c), Hugh Weibgen, Oliver Davies, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Chris Green, George Garton, Wes Agar, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Tanveer Sangha
Also read: BBL SS vs ST Dream11 Prediction
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder pitch report:
The pitch at the Sydney Showground Stadium is two-paced and significantly helps the bowlers. Batting here is tough, and it’s gotten tougher with the pitch deteriorating as the tournament has progressed.
The average innings score here this season is 147, and the highest innings score is 164. Bowlers have averaged around 21 here, which indicates their dominance over the batters.
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Dream11 Captaincy Prediction:
Sydney Sixers pacer Ben Dwarshuis is our recommended Dream11 captain for this match. Dwarshuis is the Sixers’ leading wicket-taker this season with 14 scalps. Further, he could also contribute with the bat, having smashed 116 runs at a strike rate of 181. The left-arm pacer could be really effective at this venue because of its two-paced surface.
BBL SS vs ST Dream11 Prediction: 3 players to watch out for:
The 3 players to watch out for in Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder are Ben Dwarshuis, David Warner, and Hayden Kerr.
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Challenger prediction: Who will win?
For the Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder match prediction, we predict that the Sydney Sixers will defeat the Sydney Thunder in the Challenger of the BBL.
Also read: BBL SS vs ST Dream11 Prediction
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