BBL 2024-2025: Match 37, SIX vs THU Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between SIX vs THU?

Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder ( Source: Ayush Kumar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images and Matt King/Getty Images)

Australia’s premier T20 competition will see Sydney Sixers (SIX) lock horns with Sydney Thunder (THU). Notably, match 37 of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL 2024-25), at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, on Friday, January 17.

Sixers have qualified for the playoffs after winning six out of the nine games they have played so far. They lost just two matches, while one ended without a result. The Moises Henriques-led side is placed at the top of the points table.

Thunder, on the other hand, have also made it to the playoffs. They are stationed at No. 3 on the table, having won five matches and lost three out of the nine they have played. One match ended in a no result.

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SIX vs THU Match Details

Pitch Report

The surface at the Sydney Cricket Ground has produced some high-scoring encounters in the ongoing BBL. Winning the toss and opting to bat first could be a great move at this venue. The team batting first will look to score in excess of 180.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XIs for SIX vs THU

Sydney Sixers: 

Josh Philippe (wk), Steven Smith, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Jafer Chohan, Sean Abbott, Todd Murphy.

Sydney Thunder:

Sam Konstas, David Warner (c), Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), George Garton, Hugh Weibgen, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Tanvir Sangha, Mohammad Hasnain.

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Probable Top Performers from SIX vs THU

Probable Best Batter: David Warner

Sydney Thunder Captain David Warner is the leading run-scorer in the tournament. He has amassed 324 runs from eight innings at an average of 54 and a strike rate of 141.48. The southpaw has smashed three half-centuries in eight innings. 

Probable Best Bowler: Ben Dwarshuis

Sydney Sixers’ Ben Dwarshuis could be the bowler to watch out for on Friday. The left-arm seam-bowling all-rounder has picked up 12 wickets from eight matches at an average of 23.42. He will have a key role to play with the new ball.

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Today’s Match Prediction: Sydney Sixers to win the match

Scenario 1

Sydney Sixers win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 45-55

SIX: 175-185

Sydney Sixers win the match

Scenario 2

Sydney Thunder win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 40-50

THU: 170-180

Sydney Sixers win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.