Match Details:
The 38th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (6:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.
Preview:
Tuesday’s Big Bash League 2020/21 fixture is going to be a must-watch for two separate reasons. Firstly, it is going to be a top of the table clash, where the two most formidable and consistent sides of this competition will lock horns. To add to its appeal, it will also be a derby game.
Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers will fight for bragging rights when they will meet at the Manuka Oval. Both Sixers and Thunder have won 6 of their 9 games so far, but thanks to BBL’s interesting point system, the Sixers have two points more than their rivals. They will aim to increase the gap, while the Thunder will be determined to snatch the pole position from them.
THU vs SIX Weather Report for Match 38:
It will be a sunny day in Canberra, as the temperature will be around 31 °C even during the evening. Chances of precipitation are only 10%.
Pitch Report:
The Manuka Oval will assist the batsmen, especially in the first innings. As the game grows, the bowlers will eventually come into the picture.
Average first innings score:
185 (Last 5 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
Sydney Sixers’ Ben Dwarshius has recovered from his groin injury and has been included in their squad.
Sydney Thunder’s Daniel Sams is fit again and has been included in the squad.
THU vs SIX Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Sydney Sixers:
Josh Philippe (WK), Jack Edwards, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Jake Ball, Lloyd Pope, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Manenti.
Bench:
Justin Avendano, Nick Bertus, Jackson Bird, Hayden Kerr, Gurinder Sandhu, Tom Rogers.
Sydney Thunder:
Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (c), Sam Billings (wk), Brendan Doggett, Oliver Davies, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Daniel Sams.
Bench:
Alex Ross, Matthew Gilkes, Baxter Holt, Arjun Nair, Jason Sangha, Jonathan Cook, Adam Milne, Chris Tremain.
THU vs SIX Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Daniel Sams, who is back after missing a few games because of a concussion, has done an all-round job for the Thunder in this season. He has scored 133 runs and has also picked up 8 wickets.
From the Sydney Sixers, Daniel Christian is an in-form all-rounder who can make a great captain. He has scored 160 runs and has picked up 10 wickets.
Josh Philippe has been scoring runs at the top-order consistently for the Sixers. He has amassed 273 runs at an average of over 30 and a strike rate of 140.
Alex Hales has arguably been Thunder’s best performer with the bat. The Englishman has scored 269 runs at a phenomenal strike rate of over 160.
Hales’ skipper Callum Ferguson is also having a great time with the bat. He has scored 244 runs at an average of over 30 and a strike rate of almost 120.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Daniel Christian, Daniel Sams
Vice-Captain Options – Alex Hales, Josh Philippe
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for THU vs SIX Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe, Sam Billings
Batsmen – Alex Hales (VC), Daniel Hughes, Usman Khawaja
All-rounders – Carlos Brathwaite, Daniel Christian (C), Daniel Sams
Bowlers – Steve O’Keefe, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for THU vs SIX Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe (VC)
Batsmen – Alex Hales, James Vince, Jordan Silk, Callum Ferguson
All-rounders – Ben Cutting, Daniel Christian, Daniel Sams (C)
Bowlers – Steve O’Keefe, Brendan Doggett, Chris Green
Expert Advice:
Brendan Doggett bowled brilliantly in the last game, picking up 4 wickets and also conceding just 22 runs from 4 overs. He can be a great budget pick at only 8.0 Cr.
Today’s THU vs SIX Probable Winners:
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
