The 37th match of the Big Bash League 2025 will be played today at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where the hosts Sydney Sixers will face Sydney Thunder.
Both the teams are at the top of the points table and are in a strong position in the race for the playoffs. This match will start at 1:45 pm (Indian time). This match will be live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
BBL 2025, SS vs ST head to head record
Sydney Sixers have had the upper hand in the last 10 matches. Sixers have won 7 matches while Thunder have won 2. One match remained inconclusive. However, this season will be the first face-to-face between the two teams.
BBL 2025, Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Team Status
Sydney Sixers are currently in second place with 13 points from 9 matches with 6 wins and 2 losses. The net run rate of the team is +0.156. The team captained by Moises Henriques has won its last two matches and is looking in form. The bowling line-up of Ben Dwarshuis and Shaun Abbott is strong along with batsmen like James Vince and Steve Smith.
Whereas Sydney Thunder is in third place with 11 points from 9 matches with 5 wins and 3 losses. The team’s net run rate is +0.340. The team has performed well under the leadership of David Warner. Warner himself is the top scorer of the league with 324 runs. Chris Green’s all-round ability is important for the team.
Probable playing XI Sydney Sixers
Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Steve Smith, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Tom Curran, Shaun Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird
Probable playing XI Sydney Thunder
Cameron Bancroft, David Warner (captain), Ollie Davis, Alex Ross, Jason Sanga, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sanga, Gurinder Sandhu, Daniel Christian.
BBL 2025, SS vs ST weather and pitch report
There is a 99% chance of rain in Sydney today. The temperature will be around 18 degrees Celsius. The pitch is balanced for both batting and bowling.
On average, 159 runs are scored in the first innings while 139 runs are scored in the second innings. Fast bowlers may get initial help.
BBL 2025, Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Dream11 Fantasy Tips
BBL 2025, SS vs ST Dream11 Prediction: David Warner and James Vince are the best options for captain. Both are in form. Chris Green or Moises Henriques can be chosen as vice-captain. Josh Philip is a better option for wicketkeeper.
Among the bowlers, it will be beneficial to keep Ben Dwarshuis, Shaun Abbott and Daniel Sams in the team. Steve Smith and Jason Sanga are good options in batting.
BBL 2025, SS vs ST Match Prediction
BBL 2025, Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Match Prediction: Both the teams are very strong but Sydney Sixers will get the home ground advantage. Also their head to head record is also better. However, the possibility of rain may affect the match.
If a complete match takes place then the probability of Sixers winning is 60% and Thunder winning is 40%. An exciting contest can be seen.
