Match 34 of the Big Bash League, 2023/24 will be played between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder (SIX vs THU) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney on 12th January at 01:45 PM IST.
SIX vs THU (Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder), Match 34 - Match Information
Match: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, Match 34
Date: 12th January, 2024
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
SIX vs THU (Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder), Match 34 Preview
Sydney Sixers have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Sydney Thunder have also played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked seventh on the points table.
Big Bash League, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Big Bash League, 2023/24. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEA | 9 | 7 | 0 | 16 | +1.393 |
| SCO | 8 | 5 | 2 | 11 | +0.706 |
| SIX | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10 | +0.253 |
| STR | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | +0.145 |
| STA | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -1.122 |
| HUR | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -0.344 |
| THU | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | -0.433 |
| REN | 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 | -0.520 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 50 of the Big Bash League, 2022/23 where Steven Smith scored the highest fantasy points for Sydney Sixers with 174 match fantasy points while Gurinder Sandhu topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sydney Thunder with 60 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Sydney Sixers against Melbourne Stars, Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Stars by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Sydney Sixers was James Vince who scored 113 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Perth Scorchers, Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Sydney Thunder was Alex Hales who scored 100 fantasy points.
SIX vs THU, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 157 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 68% of its matches.
Weather Report for Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
The temperature is expected to be around 23°C and humidity is expected to be around 79%. Winds at a speed of 5.5 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team.
SIX vs THU, Head-to-Head
In the 24 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 0 | 0 | 27, 0, 13, 36, 43 | - |
| James Vince | 5 | 186 | 37.2 | 0 | 0 | 79, 9, 83, 10, 5 | - |
| Cameron Bancroft | 5 | 183 | 36.6 | 0 | 0 | 12, 21, 46, 30, 74 | - |
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Tom Kohler-Cadmore is a batter with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 27, 0, 13, 36 and 43 runs at an average of 23.8 per match.
- James Michael Vince
James Vince is a batter with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. James Vince is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 79, 9, 83, 10 and 5 runs averaging 37.2 per match.
- Cameron Timothy Bancroft
Cameron Bancroft is a wicket-keeper with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Cameron Bancroft has scored 183 runs at an average of 36.6 per match.
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 13, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Steve O'Keefe | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 | - | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 3 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 2, 0, 13, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Benjamin James Dwarshuis
Ben Dwarshuis is a bowler with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4. Ben Dwarshuis has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 2, 2, 2 and 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Stephen Norman John O'Keefe
Steve O'Keefe is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 5 matches, Steve O'Keefe has taken 0, 1, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4, 4, 0, 3 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Gurinder Singh Sandhu
Gurinder Sandhu is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. Gurinder Sandhu bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 0, 0, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.2.
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 26 | 5.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 1, 0, 25, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 5 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 42 | 8.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 9, 0, 33, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is an all-rounder with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Daniel Sams has scored 1, 0, 25, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 5.2 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling left-arm fast-medium and in recent matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match.
- Christopher James Green
Chris Green is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Chris Green bowls off-break and in the last 3 matches he has taken 0, 1, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.4.
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Vince | 5 | 186 | 37.2 | 0 | 0 | 79, 9, 83, 10, 5 | - |
| Alex Hales | 5 | 161 | 32.2 | 0 | 0 | 72, 3, 28, 40, 18 | - |
| Todd Murphy | 4 | 7 | 1.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 7, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 3 | 7 | 1.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 7, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 42 | 8.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 9, 0, 33, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 13, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Sydney Sixers are James Vince with 113 match fantasy points, Todd Murphy with 68 match fantasy points and Ben Dwarshuis with 37 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Sydney Thunder are Alex Hales with 100 match fantasy points, Nathan McAndrew with 56 match fantasy points and Chris Green with 42 match fantasy points.
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 26 | 5.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 1, 0, 25, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 5 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 42 | 8.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 9, 0, 33, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 13, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Steve O'Keefe | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 | - | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is an all-rounder with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Daniel Sams has scored 1, 0, 25, 0 and 0 runs averaging 5.2 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling left-arm fast-medium and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 0, 0, 1 and 5 wickets, averaging 1.2 wickets per match.
- Christopher James Green
Chris Green is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Chris Green bowls off-break and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 0, 1, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Benjamin James Dwarshuis
Ben Dwarshuis is a bowler with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Ben Dwarshuis has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 2, 2, 2 and 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Stephen Norman John O'Keefe
Steve O'Keefe is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Steve O'Keefe bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 0, 1, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 4, 4, 0, 3 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
SIX vs THU Squad Information
Sydney Sixers (SIX) Squad: Steven Smith, Moises Henriques, Steve O'Keefe, James Vince, Jackson Bird, Sean Abbott, Kurtis Patterson, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Ryan Hadley, Josh Philippe, Todd Murphy, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Perry, Izharulhaq Naveed and Joel Davies.
Sydney Thunder (THU) Squad: David Warner, Alex Ross, Alex Hales, Pat Cummins, Gurinder Sandhu, Cameron Bancroft, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Daniel Sams, Oliver Davies, Tanveer Sangha, Zaman Khan, William Salzmann, Liam Doddrell, Blake Nikitaras, Toby Gray and Sam Konstas.
SIX vs THU Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Cameron Bancroft
Batters: Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Joel Davies
All-Rounders: Tom Curran, Daniel Sams, Chris Green and Moises Henriques
Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O'Keefe, Sean Abbott and Gurinder Sandhu
Captain: Daniel Sams
Vice-Captain: Steve O'Keefe
Photo credit: Alamy
