
BBL 2024-25 - Challenger - Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers - Cricket Match Predictions: 24th January 2025

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the Big Bash League, 43rd Match (Challenger) - Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers , which will be played on the 24th of January at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
Current Form Sydney Thunder:
Sydney Thunder have beaten Melbourne Stars in the Knockout Match and have proceeded to the Challenger, where they will face a strong Sydney Sixers side.
The top run scorer for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League is David Warner with 346 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League is Chris Green with 12 scalps under his belt.
The Knockout Match was reduced to 19 overs per side due to rain. In the game, Sydney Thunder batted first and they posted a total of 135 for 7 in their innings. David Warner and Hugh Weibgen got out without troubling the scorers much. Matthew Gilkes then played a valuable knock of 28 runs in 18 balls to get Sydney Thunder back into the game. There were healthy contributions in the lower order as Thunder made it to 135 in 19 overs of play.
During the chase, Melbourne Stars lost their way right from the word go and they were reduced to 27 for 3 in the 5th over. Glenn Maxwell fought hard and hit 28 runs but he also got out at a wrong time. After his dismissal, wickets kept falling in regular succession and Melbourne Stars couldn't really stage a comeback into the match and fell short by 21 runs.
Current Form Sydney Sixers:
Sydney Sixers have lost the First Qualifier Match against Hobart Hurricanes and they will have to face Sydney Thunder in the Challenger in order to eye a Finals spot.
The top run scorer for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League is James Vince with 228 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League is Ben Dwarshuis with 14 scalps under his belt.
In the Qualifier Match, Hobart Hurricanes batted first and they posted a total of 173 for 7 in 20 overs. Mitchell Owen and Caleb Jewell gave their team a phenomenal start. They stitched an opening partnership of 47 runs. Owen smashed 36 runs in just 15 balls. Ben McDermott also played a valuable hand of 42 runs in 31 balls as Hobart Hurricanes managed to get to a competitive total of 173 in their innings.
During the chase, Sydney Sixers lost 3 early wickets and looked to be in deep waters. Kurtis Patterson and Jordan Silk played well and scored 48 and 57 runs respectively but Hobart Hurricanes bowlers ensured that they kept the required rate pressure hot. Sydney Sixers failed to chase the total down eventually and fell short by 12 runs.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Sydney Sixers: Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Jafer Chohan (England), Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Akeal Hosein (West Indies), Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Todd Murphy, Kurtis Patterson, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith, James Vince (England)
Sydney Thunder: Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (England), Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand), Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Liam Hatcher, Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies), William Salzmann, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Sydney Sixers
Who will win?- Sydney Thunder
Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Moises Henriques (Sydney Sixers), Matthew Gilkes (Sydney Thunder)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Hayden Kerr (Sydney Sixers), Tanveer Sangha (Sydney Thunder)
Most Sixes – Moises Henriques (Sydney Sixers), Matthew Gilkes (Sydney Thunder)
Player of the Match - Matthew Gilkes (Sydney Thunder)
Team Scores Batting first – Sydney Sixers 165+, Sydney Thunder 170+
Match Handicap: Sydney Thunder
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