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Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Big Bash League Tips - Thunder tipped to keep Sixers winless
As Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers are poised to meet for the first Sydney Derby of the Big Bash League season at ENGIE Stadium, both teams are eager for their first win. The Sydney Thunder are in an advantageous underdog position to potentially create an upset victory against their crosstown rivals, the Sydney Sixers. Key players like Matt Gilkes could pivot the match, with statistical trends favoring the Thunder at home. Expert recommendations include betting on the Thunder, betting under 317.5 runs, and anticipating impactful performances from Gilkes.
- Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers tips
- Match start is 7:15 PM AEDT on Saturday, December 20th at ENGIE Stadium
- Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers meet at ENGIE Stadium for the season's first Sydney Derby.
- Thunder are expected to cause an upset, with strong home stats and form advantage.
- Recommendation: Thunder on moneyline, Game Total under 317.5 runs, Gilkes to score 20+ runs.
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Big Bash League Tips
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Big Bash League Expert Tips
The first Sydney Derby of the season at ENGIE stadium and for two teams yet to seal a win, one will come away victorious here. Based on what both teams have produced over the first week of play, it’s an underdog spot with the Thunder to create an upset.
- Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Big Bash League Expert Tips
- Sydney Thunder Form
- Sydney Sixers Form
- Head to Head Stats & Analysis
- Last 5 Matches
- Last 5 Betting Trends
- Last 5 Stats
- Home Season Averages (BBL14)
- Away Season Averages (BBL14)
- Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Frequently Asked Questions
The Sixers have now lost 4 games in a row dating back to last season and while they were close to victory in Perth, they were a step behind against Adelaide on Wednesday. Babar Azam has yet to show what he is capable of with the bat but the development of Jack Edwards is a shining light.
The Thunder looked strong with the bat early against Hobart before a couple of lucky turns of the pitch and some poor shot choices unravelled their innings. Matt Gilkes hit 3 fours and a six from his 7 balls at the crease with Sam Konstas and Cam Bancroft also getting in on the action.
If they manage to recreate the confidence on a more even pitch in Sydney, the chances are they will be able to put some solid runs on the board. The Thunder had a 4-1 winning record as the home team last season with only 1 opponent able to post more than 150 runs at ENGIE.
Take the Thunder on the moneyline as the home underdog, the Game Total under 317.5 runs and Matt Gilkes to score 20+ runs
- The Thunder won the most recent head to head with the Sixers in January (4 wickets, 7 balls remaining).
- 2 of the 3 games played at ENGIE stadium have stayed under this Match Total. 5 of the last 7 games between these teams have also stayed Under.
- Matt Gilkes has averaged at least 20 runs in 5 of his 7 BBL seasons.
- Matt Gilkes scored 26 runs in his last matchup vs Sydney Sixers.
Sydney Thunder Form
The Thunder were beaten in their first match of the season by Hobart, losing by 4 wickets with 1 ball remaining. After batting first and setting a respectable 6-180 on a wicket that threw up some mysteries, it wasn’t until the 5th over that they were able to get their first wicket.
Shadab Khan was the pick of the bowlers with 2 wickets and 3 runs off 4 overs while Cam Bancroft topscored with 61 off 44 balls before being bowled by Billy Stanlake. 4 batsmen were bowled clean in the innings, a rare sight in T20 cricket.
Sydney hit 13 fours and 5 sixes in the game while allowing 13 fours and 9 sixes to their opponent.
Sydney Sixers Form
The Sixers are 0-2 to start the season following up their 5 wicket loss to Perth in the season opener with a 3 wicket loss (4 balls remaining) to the Adelaide Strikers in their home opener on Wednesday.
Star recruit Babar Azam had another poor showing, just 9 runs from 10 balls before being caught out again. Josh Philippe was able to steady the innings again for Sydney as he did in Perth, topscoring with 46 runs from 28 balls. Jordan Silk went for a first ball duck.
The bowling attack didn’t take too long getting rid of the openers but struggled more against the middle order giving up 51 runs off 32 balls to Liam Scott. All bowlers picked up at least one wicket, Jack Edwards took two with a 6.75 economy rate off 4 overs.
Head to Head Stats & Analysis
Last 5 Matches
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 24-Jan-2025 | |
| 17-Jan-2025 | No result |
| 21-Dec-2024 | |
| 12-Jan-2024 | |
| 30-Dec-2023 | No result |
Last 5 Betting Trends
| Sydney Thunder | Stats | Sydney Sixers |
|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | W-L | 2-3 |
| 301.6 | Avg Match Total | 345.8 |
| 1-4 | Bat Flip | 3-2 |
| 2-2 | Bat First W-L | 1-1 |
Last 5 Stats
| Thunder Batting | Stats | Sixers Fielding |
|---|---|---|
| 12.6 | Fours | 13.4 |
| 3.4 | Sixes | 5.4 |
| Thunder Fielding | Stats | Sixers Batting |
|---|---|---|
| 10.8 | Fours | 12.2 |
| 6.4 | Sixes | 6 |
Home Season Averages (BBL14)
| Thunder Batting | Stats | Thunder Fielding |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fours | 9.4 |
| 4.6 | Sixes | 5.8 |
Away Season Averages (BBL14)
| Sixers Batting | Stats | Sixers Fielding |
|---|---|---|
| 10.8 | Fours | 12 |
| 4 | Sixes | 5.8 |
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers start?
First ball between Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers is at 7:15 PM AEDT on Saturday, December 20th at ENGIE Stadium
What channel is Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers on?
You can watch Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers on Channel Seven, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
Verdict
Take the Thunder on the moneyline as the home underdog, the Game Total under 317.5 runs and Matt Gilkes to score 20+ runs
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