BBL 2018-19: Match 8, Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, Match Prediction - Who will win the match?

Manchester, Madrid, and Milan host the most famous derbies in Football, but when it comes to cricket, its the battle of the Sydney Clubs that triggers a lot of excitement. Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers have got the beautiful city divided and when they collide, there’s no dearth in drama.

The Men in Pink have the upper hand in their rivalry thus far, winning nine out of the thirteen games overall. But in their previous six clashes, Thunder have registered four wins and will be eager to take the mantle ahead. The two big English recruits Joe Root and Jos Buttler will be their main men for this contest.

Moises Henriques and his side registered a clinical win with Daniel Hughes and Jordan Silk doing their bit with the bat against the Scorchers. Their bowlers too did a fabulous job and are riding high on confidence going into the game.

Pitch and weather report

Although some hailstorms were predicted a couple of days ago, it’ll be clear sky for the big night. This will be the first game at the Sydney Showground Stadium and a lot of runs are expected to flourish.

Sydney Thunder

Jos Buttler and Shane Watson will be opening the innings once again, with the experienced campaigners Joe Root, Callum Ferguson accompanying youngsters Jason Sangha and Daniel Sams. Gurinder Sandhu and Fawad Ahmed will be their key bowlers, with Watson, Nathan McAndrew and Sam Rainbird sharing the burden with the key men.

Predicted XI: Jos Buttler(w), Shane Watson(c), Callum Ferguson, Joe Root, Jason Sangha, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu, Sam Rainbird, Fawad Ahmed

Sydney Sixers

Jack Edwards and Joe Denly will be opening the innings with skipper Moises Henriques coming in at number 3. Daniel Hughes and Jordan Silk will be crucial in the middle order alongside Steve O’Keefe. Sean Abbott and Steve O’Keefe did a great job with the ball defending a moderate total in their previous game. The likes of Tom Curran and Ben Dwarshius are yet to showcase their best.

Predicted XI: Jack Edwards, Joe Denly, Moises Henriques(c), Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Josh Philippe(w), Tom Curran, Steve OKeefe, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Lloyd Pope, Daniel Fallins, Justin Avendano

Probable Top Performers

Jos Buttler – Sydney Thunder | Joe Denly – Sydney Sixers

Broadcast Details

TV – Sony Six and Sony Six HD

Live Streaming – Sony LIV

Match Timings – 13:45 IST; 19:15 local

The prediction is for the Sixers to sail through in a hard-fought tussle.