Sydney Sixers face Sydney Thunder at Sydney Showground Stadium on Match 7 of the BBL on 20 December, with both teams looking for their first win of this season. Thunder narrowly missed out in their previous game against the Hobart Hurricanes, losing by 4 wickets, despite posting a competitive 180/6, with Cameron Bancroft scoring 61 (44). Their batting showed intent, and they’ll back themselves to deliver again in the Sydney derby.
The Sixers, meanwhile, have endured a tough start, losing both of their opening matches. In their previous match, they were beaten by the Adelaide Strikers after managing 159/9, going down by 3 wickets, with Josh Philippe top-scoring with 46 (28). With their batting yet to click as a unit, the Sixers will be desperate for a response to get their campaign back on track.
THU vs SIX Match Preview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder |
| Date | 20 December 2025 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney |
| Tournament | Big Bash League (BBL) |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Bowling Friendly, Good Bounce and lateral movement |
| Average score | Average 1st inning score: 140Average 2nd inning score: 82 |
| Favors | Bowlers with good line and length and bounce |
| Surface | Natural grass wicket with typical pace and bounce |
| Toss factor | Teams likely bowl first, taking the advantage of early movement. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 27–23 °C from evening to nighttime |
| Humidity | 60-80% throughout the day |
| Wind speed | 10-20 KM/H |
| Rain Chance | There is a 10-20% Chance of isolated showers |
| Dew factor | Dew point values around 17–20 °C indicate moderate dew formation potential later in the evening |
Toss Prediction
Based on venue stats, teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first. Out of around 57 BBL matches at this ground, 31 have been won by teams chasing, compared to 24 wins batting first, giving a clear edge to fielding first. With early assistance for pacers and better control while chasing, captains usually prefer to put the opposition in.
Injury Update
David Warner is still unavailable for the Thunder, and Sam Konstas have taken a blow to the elbow in the previous match, but he is still in the squad; his availability is not certain.
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Match Squad
Sydney Sixers: Moises Henriques (c), Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (wk), Jordan Silk, Daniel Hughes, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Mitch Perry, Kane Richardson and Lachlan Shaw.
Sydney Thunder: Chris Green (c), Charlie Anderson, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Matt Gilkes, Ryan Hadley, Shadab Khan, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley
Dream11 Team For THU vs SIX
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Records
In the overall Big Bash League head-to-head, Sydney Sixers have dominated Sydney Thunder, winning 18 of the 28 matches played, while Thunder have managed 8 wins, with 2 games ending in no result. The Sixers hold a strong historical edge in the Sydney derby, winning nearly two-thirds of the completed encounters between the two sides.
Last Five Matches
- 24 Jan 2025 – Sydney Thunder beat Sydney Sixers by 4 wickets
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney – Thunder chased down 157/6 vs 151/7 with 7 balls to spare. - 21 Dec 2024 – Sydney Sixers beat Sydney Thunder by 5 wickets
Sydney Cricket Ground – Sixers scored 164/5 vs Thunder’s 163/5, winning on the last ball. - 12 Jan 2024 – Sydney Sixers beat Sydney Thunder by 19 runs
Sydney Cricket Ground – Sixers posted 151/7 and restricted Thunder to 132. - 21 Jan 2023 – Sydney Sixers beat Sydney Thunder by 125 runs
Sydney Cricket Ground – A big win with the Sixers setting a strong total and bowling out the Thunder. - 8 Jan 2023 – Sydney Sixers beat Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets
Sydney Cricket Ground – Sixers chased with comfort, finishing with 7 wickets in hand.
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft (Thunder) | He scored 61 in the season opener and has a strong record against the Sixers, including a 70* vs them in past BBL games |
| Shadab Khan (Thunder) | Impactful all-rounder, scored 34 (24) and took 2/36 in the last match, contributing with both bat and ball |
| Daniel Sams (Thunder) | Sams has been excellent with the ball here, taking the most wickets at this venue with a strong average and economy. |
| Daniel Hughes (Sixers) | ZA proven derby performer, Hughes has 435 runs against Thunder at an average of 48 |
| Josh Philippe (Sixers) | Philippe has scored consistently in the last match with 46 (28) and remains key in the middle order for runs |
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