Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers – Today’s BBL Match Predictions & Odds (8th January 2023)

 

It’ll be a thrilling encounter at Sydney’s Showground stadium after both the Sydney franchises earned a win in their previous fixtures. Sixers could be dethroned any moment and this match-up will be their chance to keep their position intact. As for Sydney Thunder, they have a game in hand as compared to the Sixers. This will be a huge opportunity for them to win and make it to the top.

Here are the match details:

  • Match Date and Time: 8th January 2023, 1:45 PM IST
  • Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium
  • Tournament: Big Bash League 2022/23

Today’s BBL Match Prediction – Sydney Sixers to win at 1.89

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney SixersBig Bash League match prediction

Previously, Sydney Thunder were up against the defending champions, Perth Scorchers. Playing away from home is always a challenge but the visitors did a stupendous job with the ball. Nathan McAndrew’s 3/29 helped restrict the Scorchers to a mere 142/9. Chasing 143 was a cup of tea for Sydney Thunder as Oliver Davies’ calculated 47-ball 58 and a scintillating 18-ball 41* did the trick. The visitors won by 6 wickets and 3 overs to spare.

On the other hand, Sydney Sixers were involved in a thrilling run-chase against the Melbourne Stars. Choosing to bowl first could’ve gone either way for the visitors, but they did a decent job altogether. Marcus Stoinis’ 28-ball 52 helped the Stars get to 173/5 but it was Sean Abbott’s 3/31 that helped do any damage control. It seemed like a difficult chase at first but opening-batter James Vince had other plans. His unbeaten 59-ball 91 helped the Sixers chase down the total in a dramatic final over. This win helped them claim the top spot but with the number of games played, they could be dethroned any moment.

As for this encounter, the head-to-head statistics are pretty tight as the Sixers have three wins to their name while their ravels have two. However, Sydney Sixers have won 14 games overall as compared to the Thunder’s 7 wins. Hence, in today’s big bash match prediction, we predict Sydney Sixers to win. This Sydney derby has brought a wild uproar and opportunities to win exciting rewards. For that, we recommend three-way, match-winner, and in-game betting. These options award the best returns on investment, however, we advise you to do your research before placing a bet.

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Sydney Thunder – BBL match prediction

Sydney Thunder have a massive opportunity to overtake their city rivals going into this encounter. Batters Alex Hales and Oliver Davies will have a huge responsibility on their shoulders. The former has 298 runs in 10 games while his companion has 226 runs in eight, with both striking around 150. Meanwhile, the bowling department has been in sublime form and can play a key role. Nathan McAndrew will lead the charge of the bowling department. The Aussie pacer has 12 wickets under his belt in 7 matches. These players will be a deciding factor in the outcome of the clash.

Squad: Matthew Gilkes(W), Alex Hales, Rilee Rossouw, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Ben Cutting, Joel Davies, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green(C), Brendan Doggett, Usman Qadir 

Sydney Sixers – BBL match prediction

The Sixers need this win to keep their top-two hopes alive and they have the exact squad to get them over the line. Batters Jordan Silk and James Vince have been their trump cards at the top. In 9 matches, the former has amassed 258 runs while the latter has scored 197. They aren’t too worried about their bowling unit as they have BBL’s all-time leading wicket-taker, Sean Abbott, backing them. The pacer has 13 wickets in 9 games and will be accompanied by Hayden Kerr, who has 12 wickets in 10 matches. The Sixers are the stronger side and their squad is huge proof of that.

Squad: Josh Philippe(W), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques(C), Jordan Silk, Dan Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Chris Jordan, Todd Murphy, Izharulhaq Naveed

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Pitch and weather Conditions

A cloudy Sunday is expected ahead of the clash with temperatures fluctuating from 21 to 25 degrees. There are no chances of precipitation and humidity will be around 50-66% throughout the course of the game. As for the pitch, it already has a record-breaking match under its name. The famous 15-run all-out that happened earlier this BBL season. Clearly, there is plenty of seam movement. Although, it is a beautiful wicket to bat on and three of the matches played here were won by the teams batting first. It’ll be a great contest between bat and ball, courtesy of a bouncy track and a fast outfield.

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Betting Tips

Betting Tips Betting Odds Operator Links
Toss Prediction Sydney Sixers to win 1.90 Bet on Parimatch
Top Batsman-Sydney Thunder Rilee Rossouw 3.45 Try Dafabet today
Match Winner Sydney Sixers 1.88 Check Odds on Crickex