ST vs SS Match Preview

The Sydney Sixers will face the Sydney Thunder in the eighth match of the 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL). Both teams are on a high after winning their first games, and they'll be looking to keep that momentum going. The Sixers, on the other hand, have a significant advantage, having not lost to the Thunder in their previous four meetings. This history provides them with a psychological edge going into the battle. 

ST vs SS Match Details 

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers – 08th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

Date & Time: 21th December 2024 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

ST vs SS Venue Stats

ST vs SS Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

ST vs SS Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

ST vs SS Last Five Matches

ST vs SS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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ST vs SS Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XIs

Sydney Thunder Probable Playing XIs

David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha

Topmost Picks for ST vs SS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers

• James Vince –  James Vince had an outstanding season last season, scoring 541 runs and finishing SS his team's leading run scorer. He has scored 74 points in his last game against the Sydney Thunder.
• Sean Abbott – Sean Abbott was one of the Sydney Sixers' most consistent bowlers last season, taking 16 wickets.

Top Picks – Sydney Thunder

• David Warner – The pressure would be on David Warner if the Sydney Thunders look to improve their performance this season. Despite not playing much cricket, Warner remains one of the most lethal T20 batters.
• Daniel Sams –  Daniel Sams was the lone bright spot in the Sydney Thunders' disappointing season last year. With 12 wickets, he was his team's leading wicket-taker.

ST vs SS Probable Winners:

Last season, the Sydney Thunder struggled to get started, winning only one game and completing eighth on the table. They encountered the Sydney Sixers multiple times and were outplayed both times, with Adelaide completing the double over them. In fact, the Thunder have not defeated the Strikers over their last five meetings. In contrast, the Sydney Sixers enjoyed a slow start this year but eventually found their groove, winning four straight games to secure a playoff spot. Considering the team combination, Sydney Sixers is expected to win this match.

The Sydney Derby comes in early and the Sydney teams both are off to good starts. The Sixers will be pleased to see their stalwarts start well with their line-up pretty similar to last season. The Thunder too got off to a good start unlike last season with the youngsters doing a fine job. They have good variety in their bowling with Lockie Ferguson adding to strength while Daniel Sams has made the batting line-up look very deep as well.

ST vs SS Match Details

Date: December 21st, 2024

Time:  1:45PM IST

Venue: Sydney Showgrounds Stadium, Sydney 

ST vs SS Weather Report

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

ST vs SS Pitch Report

The Showgrounds 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 SS Predicted Playing XI

ST Playing XI

Sam Konstas, David Warner, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Lockie Ferguson

SS Playing XI

Josh Phillipe, James Vince, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Joel Davies, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshius, Daniel Hughes, Sean Abbott, Todd Murphy 

ST vs SS Key Players

Moises Henriques

At 38, Moises Henriques continues to enjoy his cricket. Nearly out of international reckoning, Henriques has a chance of doing something similar to Dan Christian who also used the Sixers to make a late comeback in his career.

Daniel Sams

Sams the all-rounder has started the tournament well. His bowling was not the greatest but his batting will definitely be something that makes Thunder happy.

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ST vs SS Match Tips

Normally, Sixers start favorites in the Sydney Derby but both sides are pretty balanced now. Sixers may start initial favorites though but marginally.

Match Prediction: Sydney Sixers Will Win the Match

The Sixers are struggling to get their act together. Alyssa Healy is an injury concern again and they face Sydney Thunder who has been very good this season. They won four of their last five and are looking really consistent with a solid line-up.

ST vs SS Match Details

Date: November 17th, 2024

Time:  11:55 AM IST

Venue: Drummoyne Oval, Sydney

ST vs SS Weather Report

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

ST vs SS Pitch Report

The Drummoyne Oval hasn't seen too much Cricket this season and should be pretty fresh. Batting second on a good outfield and flattish track would be a better choice.

ST vs SS Predicted Playing XI

ST Playing XI

Chamari Athapaththu, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia Wilson, Georgia Adams, Anika Learoyd, Sammy Jo Johnson, Ella Briscoe, Hannah Darlington, Shabmin Ismail, Samantha Bates

SS Playing XI

Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, Sarah Bryce, Ashleigh Gardener, Hollie Armitage, Elsa Hunter, Maitlan Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Grace, Lauren Cheatle

ST vs SS Key Players

Chamari Athapaththu

The Sri Lankan captain is another player who is handy with both bat and ball. She is full of experience and while she didn't get off to a good start with the bat, her bowling is proving to be pretty useful.

Ashleigh Gardener

Ashleigh Gardener has been very impressive both with bat and ball this season. She is controlling her game well and looks a threat, playing a part through the forty overs of the fixture.

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ST vs SS Match Tips

Both sides are in good form but Sydney Sixers may feel a little more confident given how their experienced heads have come back to form in the last couple of games.

Match Prediction: Sydney Sixers Will Win the Match

ST-W vs SS-W Match Preview

It's only halfway through this year's WBBL, and what an exciting season it's shaping up to be! The rivalry is fiercer than ever before, with five of the eight teams tied at 8 points, resulting in a nail-biting race for the qualifiers. Sydney Thunders Women currently lead the points table with 10 points from 7 games. They will face the Sydney Sixers Women in the WBBL 2024's 31st game on November 17th at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney, beginning at 11:55 AM. The Sydney Thunder Women have demonstrated incredible grit and determination in rebounding from a 74-run loss against the Perth Scorchers Women. In their next game, they made history by completing their most successful chase during the WBBL, surpassing a difficult target of 170 with one over to spare.

ST-W vs SS-W Match Details

Sydney Thunder-W vs Sydney Sixers-W – 31th Match, WBBL 2024

Venue: Drummoyne Oval, Sydney

Date & Time: 17th November 2024 at 11:55 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ST-W vs SS-W Venue Stats

ST-W vs SS-W Pitch Report

The new ball would proceed around a little in the early overs, so bowlers needed to make an impact. The team batting first will need to score 160 runs, with the average first-inning score being 143 runs.

ST-W vs SS-W Weather Report

There would be unusual clouds over ground, but the pitch would be ideal for batting.  

ST-W vs SS-W Last Five Matches

ST-W vs SS-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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ST-W vs SS-W Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Sixers-W Probable Playing XIs

Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry (c), Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner, Hollie Armitage, Sarah Bryce (wk), Maitlan Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Sippel, Lauren Cheatle

Sydney Thunder-W Probable Playing XIs

Chamari Athapaththu, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield (c), Heather Knight, Tahlia Wilson (wk), Anika Learoyd, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Hannah Darlington, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates

Topmost Picks for ST-W vs SS-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sydney Thunder-W

• Heather Knight – Heather Knight has managed to solidify the middle order with 226 runs at a strike rate of 149.66 - the highest among the batters.
• Samantha Bates – Bates is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with 16 wickets at an average of 11.

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers-W

• Ellyse Perry – She has been in stellar form with 316 runs in 7 innings at an average of 63.20 and a strike rate of 147.66.
• Sophie Ecclestone – Sophie Ecclestone has been the standout performer, taking 11 wickets in 7 games at an average of 18.90. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ST-W vs SS-W Dream11 Team:

Sarah Bryce, Ellyse Perry(C), Alyssa Healy, Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu, Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner(VC), Sophie Ecclestone, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ST-W vs SS-W Dream11 Team:

Sarah Bryce, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu(C), Amelia Kerr(VC), Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Ecclestone, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Chamari Athapaththu, Ellyse Perry

Vice-captain – Samantha Bates, Ashleigh Gardner

Wicketkeeper – Sarah Bryce

ST-W vs SS-W Probable Winners:

The Perth Scorchers Women have performed significantly better in this year's competition than the Sydney Thunder Women. They are now ranked second in their league. So far, Sydney Thunder's season has not been particularly successful. They are currently in seventh place in the points table. Perth Women enter this match with two wins in their last two games. Considering the team combination, Sydney Sixers-W is expected to win this match.

The Sydney Derby is back. In recent times though it has been heavily dominated by the Sydney Sixers and it could stay the same considering the form of both sides in recent games.

ST vs SS Match Details

Date: December 30th, 2023

Time:  1:45 AM IST

Venue: Sydney Showgrounds Stadium

ST vs SS Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

ST vs SS Pitch Report

The Showgrounds track looks pretty balanced and should be good for batting without much wear throughout the game.

ST vs SS Predicted Playing XI

ST Playing XI

Cameron Bancroft, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha

SS Playing XI

Josh Phillipe, James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshius, Jackson Bird, Steeve O Keefe

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ST vs SS Key Players

James Vince

James Vince continues to do his magic for the Sixers. He has been a handy player for them in the last few seasons and is a BBL Stalwart now with consistent performances each season.

Daniel Sams

Daniel Sams is proving to be a pretty handy wicket-taker in the middle and death overs. His experience playing around the World has been coming to use with Sams being aware of his strengths and areas.

SS vs ST Match Tips

Sydney Sixers are favorites here with the inconsistencies seen in the Thunder camp.

Match Prediction: Sydney Sixers Will Win the Match