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Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Big Bash League Tips - Sixers to End Regular Season on High

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Last updated: Tue 13 Jan 2026 07:24

The Sydney Sixers look to secure their BBL15 finals spot with a victory over the Sydney Thunder. After a washed-out match against the Hobart Hurricanes, the Sixers are eager to display their dominance, bolstered by the return of Steve Smith. Despite the Thunder's struggles, with a lackluster bowling performance, fan excitement remains high. Experts predict a comfortable Sixers win at the SCG, highlighting Smith's potential to score over 30.5 runs and Jack Edwards to take at least two wickets.

Ryan Tucker 13 Jan 2026
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  • Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder tips
  • Match start is 7:15 PM AEDT on Friday, January 16th at SCG
  • Sydney Sixers aim to secure BBL15 finals spot with a win against Sydney Thunder.
  • Experts back Steve Smith to score over 30.5 runs and Jack Edwards to take 2 wickets.
  • Previous face-offs show Sixers' dominance over Thunder at the SCG.
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Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Big Bash League Tips
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Big Bash League Tips

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Big Bash League Expert Tips


The Sixers will secure themselves a spot in the BBL15 finals with a win at home against the Thunder on Friday night.

Coming off the anti-climax of a washed out game against the Hobart Hurricanes, the Sixers will be looking to reassert some of the dominance they have shown in recent years of BBL cricket. Steve Smith is back at the crease following his Australian national team duties and there is a lot of pride on the line.

The Thunder will once again finish bottom of the standings, the 6th time in 15 seasons that they have accomplished the wooden spoon. Despite having a strong squad and David Warner being one of the top run scorers in the league, their bowling attack was at times this season just plain poor.

This matchup always generates a crowd and considering it is the final regular season matchup in Sydney for both teams and at the SCG on a Friday night, you can almost be guaranteed a great atmosphere. 

The SCG has given an average Game Total of 305 runs in the 23 games played there since the start of BBL 11 in 2021, the Sixers average 13.5 fours per game at the ground in the same span, a touch over their average of 12.4 fours in their last 5 games this season.

Take the Sixers to win comfortably covering the line, as they have done in 3 of the last 4 games against the Thunder at the SCG. We backed Steve Smith in the last game that got washed out, let’s get behind him again to go over 30.5 runs against the City Rivals. Take Jack Edwards to pick up at least 2 wickets.

  • Sydney have won and covered this line in 3 of the last 4 games against the Thunder at the SCG.
  • Steve Smith has averaged 30+ in 6 straight BBL seasons.
  • Jack Edwards has taken 6 wickets in his last 3 games and 14 in 7 innings this season.
  • Jack Edwards took 5 wickets in the previous matchup this season against the Thunder.

Sydney Sixers Form


The Sixers most recent matchup was a top 4 clash with the Hobart Hurricanes that sadly was washed out after 5 overs were bowled. It was Steve Smith’s return and he had opened the batting in fine form with 19 runs from 16 balls.

Prior to that they had a 6 wicket win over the Stars with Ben Dwarshuis taking 4 wickets for just 13 runs. Babar Azam has sadly not lived up to the hype this season but Josh Philippe has been a saviour multiple times.

This is the final regular season matchup for the Sixers, a win would secure their spot in the top 4 and finals. A loss would mean they would need to wait on other results.

Sydney Thunder Form


The Thunder took their second victory of the season on Monday with a 4 wicket win over the Melbourne Renegades in a rain shortened match. The Gades set a total of 170 with David Willey, Ryan Hadley and Wes Agar all nabbing 2 wickets each for Sydney.

For the Thunder, a DLS target of 140 was set from 16 overs but it wasn’t smooth sailing with Matt Gilkes once again out early, scoring just 2 runs. Sam Billings steadied the ship in place of David Warner who was out injured and the Thunder reached the total with 4 balls to spare.

It takes their record to 2-7 on the season and with a very poor Net Run Rate of -1.182 they are resigned to the bottom of the standings irrespective of the outcome of this final matchup.

Head to Head Stats


Last 5 Matches


DateResult
20-Dec-2025
Sixers won by 47 runs
24-Jan-2025
Thunder won by 4 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)
17-Jan-2025No result
21-Dec-2024
Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
12-Jan-2024
Sixers won by 19 runs


Sydney SixersStatsSydney Thunder
4-1W-L1-4
291.8Avg Match Total348.4
3-2Bat Flip3-2
1-1Bat First W-L0-2

BBL Last 5 Stats


Sixers BattingStatsThunder Fielding
12.4Fours17.8
3.8Sixes8.8

Sixers FieldingStatsThunder Batting
10Fours12.6
5.4Sixes7.2

Sydney Sixers Home Stats


Sixers BattingStatsSixers Fielding
14Fours10
2.3Sixes4.7

Sydney Thunder Away Stats


Thunder BattingStatsThunder Fielding
13.3Fours17.3
6Sixes6

Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder FAQ's

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 16th 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

Take the Sixers to win comfortably covering the line, as they have done in 3 of the last 4 games against the Thunder at the SCG. We backed Steve Smith in the last game that got washed out, let’s get behind him again to go over 30.5 runs against the City Rivals. Take Jack Edwards to pick up at least 2 wickets.
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