SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, & Injury Updates for BBL 2025, Challenger

The winner of this match will face Hobart in the Final.

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Updated - 24 Jan 2025, 10:57 IST

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Preview

Sydney Sixers (SIX) will take on Sydney Thunder (THU) in the Challenger of the Big Bash League 2024-25. This match will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Sydney Sixers finished second in the group stage with six wins and two losses in ten matches. On the other hand, Sydney Thunder were third in the table with five wins and three losses in ten matches with a couple of no results.

Sydney Thunder won the knockout game against Melbourne Stars by 21 runs. They put made 135/7 in 19 overs and it proved to be a very good score on a tricky Showground surface. The spinners bowled well as Melbourne Stars were bowled out for 114. On the other hand, Sydney Sixers lost the Qualifier against Hobart Hurricanes by 12 runs. They were set a target of 173 and could only make 161.

Sydney Thunder have made two changes to the squad that beat Melbourne Stars to qualify for the Challenger – veteran allrounder Dan Christian returns alongside batter Jason Sangha, with Toby Gray and Blake Nikitaras making way. Sydney Sixers have added ACT and Western Suburbs allrounder Hanno Jacobs as a local replacement player for the Challenger. This is a huge game for both these sides with the winner of this match set to face Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL Final.


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Match Information

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, Challenger

Big Bash League, 24 Jan 2025, Fri, 1:45 PM IST ,Sydney Cricket Ground

Live Stream

Disney Hotstar

Weather Report

Sydney Cricket Ground

Rain

23.8°C

61% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sydney Sixers

L
NR
W
W
L

Sydney Thunder

W
NR
W
L
NR

Players Stats in current Series

1

David Warner

THU - bat

346 Runs

10 Matches

2

James Vince

SIX - bat

228 Runs

6 Matches

3

Sam Billings

THU - wk

209 Runs

10 Matches

207 Runs

10 Matches

5

179 Runs

10 Matches

6

Steve Smith

SIX - bat

173 Runs

3 Matches

1

Daniel Sams

THU - all

214.29

5 Matches

2

Thomas Andrews

THU - all

206.25

8 Matches

3

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

200.00

3 Matches

4

Steve Smith

SIX - bat

182.11

3 Matches

5

Ben Dwarshuis

SIX - bowl

181.25

10 Matches

153.33

3 Matches

1

Ben Dwarshuis

SIX - bowl

14 Wkts

10 Matches

2

Chris Green

THU - bowl

12 Wkts

10 Matches

3

Sean Abbott

SIX - all

10 Wkts

6 Matches

4

Wes Agar

THU - bowl

9 Wkts

6 Matches

5

Thomas Andrews

THU - all

8 Wkts

8 Matches

6

Lockie Ferguson

THU - bowl

8 Wkts

6 Matches

1

Tanveer Sangha

THU - bowl

6.44

4 Matches

2

Jackson Bird

SIX - bowl

6.73

3 Matches

3

Thomas Andrews

THU - all

6.88

8 Matches

4

Chris Green

THU - bowl

7.15

10 Matches

5

Lockie Ferguson

THU - bowl

7.17

6 Matches

6

Jafer Chohan

SIX - all

7.25

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sydney Sixers

JR Philippe (wk), JC Silk, J Edwards, Moises Henriques (C), Jafer Chohan, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Perry, Ben Dwarshuis, Lachlan Shaw, BAD Manenti, Lachlan Hearne

Bench : Daniel Hughes, Steve Smith, Kurtis Patterson, Joel Davies, JM Vince, Sean Abbott, AJ Hosein, Todd Murphy, JM Bird, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood

Sydney Thunder

M Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), David Warner (C), Jason Sangha, Chris Green, N McAndrew, WA Agar, Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha, TD Andrews, GHS Garton

Bench : CT Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Nic Maddinson, Sherfane Rutherford, S Konstas, William Salzmann, DR Sams, LH Ferguson, R Hadley, Pat Cummins, Blake Nikitaras, Hugh Weibgen, Toby Gray, DT Christian, M Hasnain

Injury and availability news

will be added when there is an update

Pitch Report

The surface here will be a balanced one with good help for both pacers and spinners. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

171

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

David Warner THU | BAT

David Warner is the leading run getter for Thunder in this edition with 346 runs so far. He will be a good captaincy pick for this game.

8.5
C

Josh Philippe SIX | WK

Josh Philippe has been in excellent form for the Sixers with 179 runs striking at 134.58 with a top score of 66 not out. He will also give points with his wicket-keeping.

8.5

Wes Agar THU | BOWL

Wes Agar has picked up nine wickets so far in this edition and will be a top pick against this opposition.

8

Ben Dwarshuis SIX | BOWL

Ben Dwarshius has picked up 12 wickets in nine matches so far in this edition and also has played a few cameos with the bat.

8.5

Sam Billings THU | WK

Sam Billings has scored 209 runs in ten matches so far in this BBL. He will also give points with his wicket-keeping.

8.5

Moises Henriques SIX | ALL

Moises Henriques has scored 207 runs in this edition and will be a handy budget pick for this match.

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8.5

Jordan Silk

SIX | BAT

6.5

Matthew Gilkes

THU | WK

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Jan 24 2025 10:57 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SIX

5 : 6

THU

Credits Left
10/100

Head To Head
Josh Philippe

8.5

Sam Billings

8.5

Moises Henriques
VC

8.5

David Warner
C

9

Jason Sangha

7.5

Hayden Kerr

8.5

Jafer Chohan

8.5

Nathan McAndrew

6.5

Thomas Andrews

8.5

Ben Dwarshuis

8

Tanveer Sangha

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

SIX

4 : 7

THU

Credits Left
11.5/100

Mega League
Josh Philippe
C

8.5

Sam Billings

8.5

Moises Henriques

8.5

David Warner

9

Jason Sangha

7.5

Nathan McAndrew

6.5

Thomas Andrews

8.5

Mitchell Perry

7

Ben Dwarshuis
VC

8

Chris Green

8.5

Tanveer Sangha

8

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