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The 34th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 will witness the Sydney Sixers facing off against the Sydney Thunder. This highly anticipated clash is scheduled to take place at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, promising cricket enthusiasts an enthralling battle between these two formidable teams.
The Thunder, currently positioned second to last on the points table, have encountered significant challenges in the ongoing BBL campaign. With just one victory from seven matches, the Thunder are eager to reverse their fortunes and make a substantial impact in the upcoming fixture.
On the contrary, the Sixers find themselves in a more comfortable position, securing the third spot in the standings. With four victories from eight matches, the Sixers have demonstrated a commanding performance, consistently placing them in the upper ranks of the league. Keen on sustaining their winning streak, the Sixers aim for another triumph against the Thunder, seeking to further solidify their standing in the ongoing tournament.
Big Bash League 2023-24, Match 34:
- Date and time: January 12, 08:15 am GMT | 01:45 pm IST | 07:15 pm local
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report:
The Sydney Cricket Ground boasts a favourable playing surface with a rapid outfield and comparatively compact boundaries. Fast bowlers often benefit from the assistance provided by the new ball, creating advantageous conditions for them. It is a common trend for teams winning the toss to opt for bowling first at this venue.
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Cameron Bancroft, Josh Philippe
- Batters: Alex Hales, James Vince
- All-rounders: Chris Green, Moises Henriques, Jack Edwards, Daniel Sams
- Bowler: Sean Abbot, Ben Dwarshuis, Tanveer Sangha
SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Daniel Sams (c), Jack Edwards (vc)
Choice 2: Alex Hales (c), Sean Abbot (vc)
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SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Oliver Davies, Jordan Silk, Alex Ross, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
SIX vs THU Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 12, 08:15 am GMT):
Squads:
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Steve O’Keefe, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Kurtis Patterson, Izharulhaq Naveed, Mitchell Perry, Ryan Hadley
Sydney Thunder: Cameron Bancroft (wk), Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Liam Doddrell, Toby Gray, Liam Hatcher, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sam Konstas, Blake Nikitaras, William Salzmann