Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Preview & Prediction | BBL|14 | League Stage
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The Thunder can move level on points with the Sixers by winning the second ‘Sydney Smash’ of the season.
Date & time: Friday January 17th 2025: USA PT – 12:15am / USA ET – 3:15am / UK – 8:15am
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia
Weather: Chance of thundery showers, following on from the day before, which saw strong winds and heavy rain.
How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / Australia – Seven Network, Foxtel & Kayo Sports
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Sydney Sixers Preview: Sticky patch behind them
Sydney Sixers' hard-fought win over Adelaide Strikers leaves them on the brink of a top two finish in this season's league phase. The Sixers come into this game on the back of consecutive victories and have now won six of their league matches played in total. They can still finish top of the table, but would need to win this one and hope that Hobart Hurricanes slip up in their final game.
Sydney Thunder Preview: Victory needed for top two chance
Sydney Thunder's only chance of finishing inside the top two would be to win this match by a big enough margin that it sees them leapfrog the Sixers into second-place. It would be an incredible achievement and cap off what has been a memorable league stage campaign for David Warner's men, full of ups and downs. But whatever happens, that all-important place in the play-offs has been secured.
Sydney Sixers Betting Analysis
Can ace batter Steve Smith keep up his remarkable form since joining up with the Sixers? Smith has accumulated 173 runs in just two innings including one unbeaten century and a half-century. If he is on form, no Thunder bowler will be able to contain him, so it's well worth backing Smith to finish this match as his side's top batter for the third straight game.
Sydney Thunder Betting Analysis
Whilst Smith will inevitable be the one to watch for the Sixers, his old long-time Australia teammate David Warner is the dangerman for the Thunder. Warner has already plundered 324 runs across eight innings at an average of 54.00 this season, a higher volume of runs than any other BBL 14 player. Such number make backing him to score 30+ runs here a sensible play.
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Expert Prediction
An exciting battle lies ahead in what has been an excellent season so far for both Sydney clubs. Expect another thriller, as we saw in the reverse fixture which was decided off the last ball. It would be no surprise though, if the incredible form of Smith proved to be the difference between the two teams and backing Sydney Sixers on home turf has to be favoured. However, make sure any move made guarantees a refund should this match be washed out.
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Top Tip: Sydney Sixers to win
