Match 34 of the Big Bash League, 2023/24 will witness a Sydney derby as the Sydney Sixers lock horns with the Sydney Thunder at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 12, 2024, at 01:45 PM IST.
Match Overview:
SIX vs THU (Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder), Match 34 – Match Information
- Date: 12th January, 2024
- Time: 01:45 PM IST
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
Team Positions:
Sydney Sixers currently hold the third position on the points table, having played 7 matches in the series. In contrast, Sydney Thunder finds themselves in the seventh position after playing the same number of matches.
Big Bash League, 2023/24 Points Table
| Team | Matches Played | Matches Won | Matches Lost | Points | Net Run-Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEA | 9 | 7 | 0 | 16 | +1.393 |
| SCO | 8 | 5 | 2 | 11 | +0.706 |
| SIX | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10 | +0.253 |
| … | … | … | … | … | … |
Head-to-Head:
In the 24 matches played between the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder, the bowlers of both teams have consistently earned the most fantasy points for their respective sides.
Recent Encounters:
The last clash between these two teams (Match 50 of the Big Bash League, 2022/23) witnessed Steven Smith as the highest fantasy point-scorer for Sydney Sixers, amassing 174 points. On the other side, Gurinder Sandhu topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sydney Thunder with 60 points.
Recent Performances:
- In their last match, Sydney Sixers convincingly defeated Melbourne Stars by 7 wickets, with James Vince emerging as the top fantasy player, scoring 113 fantasy points.
- Sydney Thunder faced a setback in their last match against Perth Scorchers, losing by 7 wickets. Alex Hales was the top fantasy player for Sydney Thunder with 100 fantasy points.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions:
Pitch at SCG: Balanced and favors batting. The average 1st innings score in the last 20 matches is 157 runs. Batting first has been the preferred option, with the team batting first winning 68% of the matches.
Weather at SCG: The temperature is expected to be around 23°C with a humidity level of approximately 79%. Winds at a speed of 5.5 m/s are anticipated.
Pace or Spin? Pacers have been more successful at SCG, accounting for 67% of total wickets. Opting for pace bowlers in your fantasy team is recommended.
Top Fantasy Picks:
Batsmen:
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore: Averaging 23.8, with a recent scoreline of 27, 0, 13, 36, and 43.
- James Vince: Averaging 37.2, with recent scores of 79, 9, 83, 10, and 5.
- Cameron Bancroft: Averaging 36.6, with recent scores of 12, 21, 46, 30, and 74.
Bowlers:
- Ben Dwarshuis: Averaging 43 fantasy points, with recent performances of 2, 2, 2, 2, and 3 wickets.
- Steve O’Keefe: Averaging 36 fantasy points, with recent contributions of 4, 4, 0, 3, and 0 wickets.
- Gurinder Sandhu: Consistent performer, averaging 37 fantasy points, with recent wickets of 0, 0, 0, 0, and 1.
All-Rounders:
- Daniel Sams: Averaging 59 fantasy points, with a recent scoreline of 1, 0, 25, 0, and 0 runs. Also contributed with 6 wickets.
- Chris Green: Averaging 50 fantasy points, with recent performances of 0, 1, 0, 0, and 1 wickets.
Dream11 Prediction Captain & VC:
Captain: Daniel Sams Vice-Captain: Steve O’Keefe
Squads:
Sydney Sixers (SIX) Squad: (Selected players) Steven Smith, James Vince, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O’Keefe, Sean Abbott, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Josh Philippe, Todd Murphy.
Sydney Thunder (THU) Squad: (Selected players) Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, Jason Sangha.
Dream11 Team Today:
- Wicket-Keeper: Cameron Bancroft
- Batters: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joel Davies
- All-Rounders: Tom Curran, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Moises Henriques
- Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O’Keefe, Sean Abbott, Gurinder Sandhu
Key Insights:
- Daniel Sams has been consistently impactful, both with the bat and the ball.
- The battle between Sydney Sixers’ batsmen and Sydney Thunder’s bowlers could be crucial.
- Consider the historical performances and recent form while finalizing your Dream11 team.
As the cricketing extravaganza continues, the Sydney derby promises to be a thrilling encounter, with players vying for fantasy supremacy. Stay tuned for a riveting contest at the SCG!