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Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Big Bash League Tips - Smudge does it again for the Sixers
The thrilling Sydney Sixers versus Sydney Thunder Big Bash League match focuses on Australian cricket legends Steve Smith and David Warner. Smith is expected to score 50+ runs, boosting the Sixers to victory, capitalizing on his superb form and Sydney's bowling edge. The Sixers have a strong home record, averaging 386 runs at SCG, having won the last four completed matches against the Thunder. With both teams boasting remarkable players, the match promises excitement, forecasting an overall match run total exceeding 324.5.
- Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder tips
- Match start is 7:15 PM AEDT on Friday, January 17 at SCG
- A Steve Smith 50+ performance will lead the Sixers to victory.
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Steve Smith will play his last BBL14 game for the season at the SCG. (Photo by Izhar Khan/Getty Images)
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Big Bash League Expert Tips
Steve Smith’s fantastic summer will continue with the bat as the Australian legend scores 50+ runs and leads the Sixers to victory in their rivalry match against the Thunder.
- Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Big Bash League Expert Tips
- Head to Head
- Sydney Sixers Form
- Sydney Thunder Form
- Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Frequently Asked Questions
Cricket fans will be delighted by the head-to-head contest not only between the two Sydney club’s but between two Aussie legends in Steve Smith and David Warner. Both batsmen have been on absolute fire this summer and this will be one of the biggest moments in BBL14.
With Smith in such fine touch, you just can’t back against him and the Sydney Sixers, who have just that little bit more bowling depth than what the Thunder do. Also taken into account is the Sixers recent dominance over the Thunder in the Sydney Derby.
Cross our fingers that both Warner and Smith go off, so back this one to go over the match total of 324.5, also considering that the Sixers have had an average match total of 386 runs at the SCG in their 3 matches played at the iconic venue in BBL14.
- The Sydney Sixers have won the last 4 matches against the Thunder that have had a result.
- The Sydney Sixers are 3-0 at home this season
- The Sixers have an average home match total of 386.4 runs
- Steve Smith has scored 173 runs in his two BBL14 matches.
Head to Head
Last 5 Matches
21-Dec-2024: Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
12-Jan-2024: Sixers won by 19 runs
21-Jan-2023: No result
21-Jan-2023: Sixers won by 125 runs
08-Jan-2023: Sixers won by 7 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
BBL14 Last 5 Betting Trends
| Sydney Sixers | Stats | Sydney Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | W-L | 3-2 |
| 327.8 | Avg Match Total | 318.2 |
| 4-1 | Bat Flip | 1-4 |
| 1-0 | Bat First W-L | 2-2 |
BBL14 Last 5 Stats
| Sixers Batting | Stats | Thunder Fielding |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fours | 11 |
| 5.4 | Sixes | 6.8 |
| Sixers Fielding | Stats | Thunder Batting |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fours | 14.8 |
| 5.4 | Sixes | 3.4 |
Sydney Sixers Form
Steve Smith’s hot BBL form continued with another blistering 52 runs from 31 balls to set up a chase of 183 runs that Hayden Kerr and Sean Abbott completed with one ball remaining after needing 16 off the final 7 deliveries.
The win has propelled the Sixers to the top of the BBL14 standing for the moment, playing one extra game than the Hobart Hurricanes, who still have two matches left to play in the regular season.
Steve Smith has one more game left to play for the Sixers before heading to Sri Lanka with the Australian team. His cameo has been epic for Sydney with 121 runs in his first outing against the Scorchers and then 52 against the Strikers.
Sydney Sixers Home Stats
| Sixers Batting | Stats | Sixers Fielding |
|---|---|---|
| 19.3 | Fours | 19.7 |
| 8 | Sixes | 5 |
Sydney Thunder Form
It is David Warner who leads the BBL with 324 runs, but it was the newest member of the Australian test side Sam Kostas who was the eventual batting hero for the Thunder against Perth with Warner falling for just 8 runs.
After a duck and just 4 runs in his past two BBL matches, Kostas scored a match-high 52 runs from a modest 42 balls getting the Thunder to a semi-respectable 158/7. The bowling core for the Thunder then demolished the Scorchers with Chris Green getting a match-best 3/13 with Sydney bowling out Perth for just 97 runs.
It was an important bowling performance from the Thunder with all five bowlers claiming at least a wicket and no one proving to be more expensive than 8 runs per over, which has been their downfall this season.
Sydney Thunder Away Stats
| Thunder Batting | Stats | Thunder Fielding |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fours | 15.5 |
| 3.8 | Sixes | 6.3 |
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder start?
First ball between Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder is at 7:15 PM AEDT on Friday, January 17 at SCG
What channel is Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder on?
You can watch Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder on Channel Seven, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
Verdict
Steve Smith’s fantastic summer will continue with the bat as the Australian legend scores 50+ runs and leads the Sixers to victory in their rivalry match against the Thunder.
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