The Scorchers have fallen away and a downfall looks likely. They started as title contenders but a fact to be accepted is that their core group has been on the ageing side and the new players are still a few years away from reaching their best. The Thunder though has a decent blend but injuries has impacted them as they pursue a finals spot of their own.

ST vs PS Match Details

Date: January 13th, 2025

Time:  2:00 PM IST

Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium

ST vs PS Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

ST vs PS Pitch Report

The Sydney stadium can be pretty dry and get better for bowling towards the back of the season. Batting second though could be better to start with.

ST vs PS Predicted Playing XI

ST Playing XI

Sam Konstas, David Warner, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings, Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Andrews, Dan Christian, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Lockie Ferguson

PS Playing XI

Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Nick Hobson, Cooper Connelly, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Ashton Turner, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Ashton Agar 

ST vs PS Key Players

David Warner

With injuries in the camp, David Warner has added responsibility on him. At his best he can win games on his own for certain and glimpses of a return to form has been on show this season.

Lance Morris

Lance Morris has been in the national picture for a while in the last year. Australia are yet to unleash him completely with the big three still going strong but his chance will come soon.

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ST vs PS Match Tips

A special performance from the thunder is around the corner and it could be in the upcoming game.

Match Prediction: Sydney Thunder Will Win the Match