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THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Cricket Tips Possible 11 Pitch Report – BBL 2023-24 Match 19 | ST vs SS Dream11 Prediction Today | Sydney Showground Pitch Report

The New Year period is always an exciting time, especially in the Big Bash League (BBL). It means the Sydney Smash is here, and this one is certainly important for Sydney Thunder. Chris Green’s team have endured an inconsistent season so far, currently sitting in second-last position, but a win will put them into fourth.

Sydney Sixers look as efficient as ever and start this match as favourites. They did lose their last match to Melbourne Stars, but they are well placed in third position. Also, they have beaten the Thunder four times in a row. A fifth will further cement their spot in the top five as the playoffs start to appear over the horizon.

There are a few key battles to look forward to, which the Thunder need to win. While defeat won’t be terminal, they can’t afford a defeat with teams like Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades showing good signs in recent matches.

In this article, we’ll look at the possible playing XIs, Sydney Showground pitch report, Dream11 fantasy tips and more for this important THU vs SIX clash.

Match Details

• Date: Saturday December 30, 2023.
• Time: 7:15pm (local), 1:45pm (IST).
• Location: Sydney Showground Stadium.

THU vs SIX Possible Playing XIs

Tom Kohler-Cadmore is available for selection after replacing Zaman Khan who has left for Pakistan duty.

Sydney Thunder: 1. Cameron Bancroft (wk), 2. Alex Hales, 3. Jason Sangha, 4. Oliver Davies, 5. Alex Ross, 6. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 7. Daniel Sams, 8. Nathan McAndrew, 9. Chris Green (c), 10. Gurinder Sandhu, 11. Tanveer Sangha

Sydney Sixers have named an unchanged squad. They may play the extra spinner in this clash ahead of Joel Davies. Steve O’Keefe has taken 15 wickets in 12 matches against the Thunder at an average of 16.73 and economy of 6.03.

Sydney Sixers: 1. Josh Philippe (wk), 2. James Vince, 3. Daniel Hughes, 4. Moises Henriques (c), 5. Jordan Silk, 6. Jack Edwards, 7. Sean Abbott, 8. Ben Dwarshuis, 9. Jackson Bird, 10. Todd Murphy, 11. Steve O’Keefe

THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Cricket Tips – Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sydney Thunder:

• Alex Hales is yet to get going in this BBL. Thunder needs him to now. He has hit 233 runs in seven matches against the Sixers at an average of 33.29 and strike rate of 171.32.
• Hales has dominated Ben Dwarshuis in T20s. He has scored 58 runs off 29 balls against him without a single dismissal. He has also smashed 85 off 36 balls against Steve O’Keefe (two dismissals).
• Cameron Bancroft is the second-highest run-scorer in BBL 13. He is just about a must-pick in fantasy teams as wicket-keeper. He has struck 175 runs at an average of 43.75 and strike rate of 132.57 this season.
• Bancroft has struck an impressive 49 runs in 28 balls against Sean Abbott in T20s (one dismissal).
• Tom Kohler-Cadmore can add important batting depth for the Sydney Thunder. He was in excellent form in the recent Abu Dhabi T10 tournament where he struck 68*, 42, 8, 35, 44*, 69*, 10, 43*, 36*, and 13 in his ten knocks.
• Daniel Sams has taken the most wickets on this ground (31) at an average of 15.71 and strike rate of 11.90. He has good numbers against Josh Philippe (49 balls, 48 runs, two dismissals) and has also dismissed Moises Henriques twice in 19 balls (27 runs).

Sydney Sixers:

• James Vince found form in the last game. He struck 83 (55) against the Strikers. Against the Thunder, Vince has scored 129 runs at an average of 25.80 and strike rate of 116.22.
• Vince has a good record against Daniel Sams (21 balls, 41 runs, one dismissal). He has also scored 24 off 14 against Tanveer Sangha (one dismissal), 42 off 24 against Gurinder Sandhu (one dismissal), 35 off 27 against Chris Green (no dismissal) and 21 off 14 against Nathan McAndrew (no dismissal).
• Daniel Hughes has an excellent record against the Sydney Thunder. He has struck 435 runs at an average of 48.33 and strike rate of 129.46.
• Hughes has scored 37 off 24 against Sams without dismissal, 20 off 10 against Nathan McAndrew (one dismissal) and 20 off 10 against Tanveer Sangha (one dismissal).
• Moises Henriques also has a terrific record against the Sydney Thunder: 18 inns, 492 runs, avg. 49.20, SR 138.20. Also, he has struck two 50+ scores in six innings on this ground, totalling 168 runs at an average of 42.00 and strike rate of 151.35.
• Sean Abbott has taken the most wickets in SIX-THU matches. He has picked up 22 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 19.27 and economy of 7.88. He has completely dominated Alex Ross in T20s, conceding just 12 runs in 30 balls (two dismissals).
• Ben Dwarshuis has kept Cameron Bancroft quiet in the past. He has conceded just 32 off 33 balls, dismissing him once. He has also dismissed Alex Ross once in 16 balls, conceding just 12 in the process.
• Overall against the Thunder, Dwarshuis has picked up 16 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 20.81 and economy of 7.74.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 23, Thunder 7, Sixers 16.
• Sean Abbott vs. Alex Hales: 22 balls, 42 runs, two dismissals.
• Sean Abbott (bowling) vs. Daniel Sams (batting): 13 balls, 27 runs, two dismissals.
• Jackson Bird vs. Alex Hales: 35 balls, 41 runs, three dismissals.
• Oliver Davies has scored just three runs in four innings against the Sydney Sixers.
• Nathan McAndrew vs. Sydney Sixers: 8 inns, 3 wickets, avg. 85.67, econ. 11.51.

Sydney Showground Pitch Report and Weather

The Sydney Showground pitch typically has assistance for both pace and spin bowlers. Fast bowlers often find movement upfront with the spinners settling in on the slower surface. Last season, the average first innings score in five BBL matches was 141.4, with the chasing team winning three times.

A clear and beautiful evening is forecast in Sydney with a top of about 27 degrees.

THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction – Picks, captaincy, vice-captaincy, team combinations

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

BBL 2023-24 Match 19: THU vs SIX Match Prediction – Who will win?

Sydney Sixers to win. The Sydney Thunder may struggle with the departure of Zaman Khan.