BBL 2024-25 Challenger: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Prediction and Betting Tips

The Challenger match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 is all set to be played between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder on January 24 at Sydney Cricket Ground. Sydney Strikers featuring players like James Vince, Moises Henriques, Ben Dwarshuis, and Sean Abbott faced defeat in the Qualifier and moved to the Challenger match for one more chance to qualify for the final. On the other hand, Sydney Thunder boasting names like David Warner, Sam Billings, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, and Tom Andrews defeated Melbourne Stars in the Knockout by 21 runs to secure a place in the Challenger match. Check out the Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder prediction.
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Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder prediction: Thunder to win
Key Stats
- Sydney Sixers won 3 out of their last 5 matches, 1 match was abandoned due to rain.
- Sydney Thunder won 2 out of their last 5 games, 2 matches were abandoned due to rain.
- Sixers dominated the Thunder in their previous five encounters.
Match Prediction: The Challenger match will be an exciting contest with both teams featuring match winners like James Vince, Moises Henriques, David Warner, Sam Billings, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Chris Green, and Wes Agar. Both teams are strong but Sydney Thunder’s recent form and a well-balanced squad give them an edge in this match.
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Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
Winning team | Won by | Date |
No Result | 17 Jan 2025 | |
Sydney Sixers | 5 wickets | 21 Dec 2024 |
Sydney Sixers | 19 runs | 12 Jan 2024 |
No Result | 30 Dec 2023 | |
Sydney Sixers | 125 runs | 21 Jan 2023 |
Pitch Report
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, BBL 2024-25 Challenger match is set to be played at Sydney Cricket Ground. The pitch here is often a good batting surface. In a total of 63 matches played at this venue, the batting first and chasing team won 31 matches respectively.
Sydney Sixers preview
Sydney Sixers led by Moises Henriques faced defeat in the Qualifier against Hobart Hurricanes by 12 runs. The team is eager to win this match and take revenge in the final. However, the team has struggled recently, with the middle order. They have prominent players in the squad like Kurtis Patterson, Jack Edwards, Jordan Silk, Josh Phillippe, and Ben Dwarshuis.
Predicted XI: Kurtis Patterson, Josh Phillippe, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Mitchell Perry, Jafer Chohan
Sydney Thunder preview
Sydney Thunder led by David Warner defeated Melbourne Stars in the Knockout by 21 runs (DLS method) thanks to the amazing performance of Nathan McAndrew who took 5 wickets defending a low total of 135. The team is in good form with players like David Warner, Chris Green, Sam Billings, and Tom Andrews performing consistently.
Predicted XI: David Warner, Hugh Weibgen, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings, Oliver Davies, George Garton, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Tanveer Sangha
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Player to watch: David Warner
David Warner is the captain of Sydney Thunder. The left-hand batter is known for his ability to score runs quickly at the top and put pressure on the bowlers. He is currently the second-highest run-getter this season with 346 runs in 10 innings.