SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction, Match 37, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Sydney Sixers are set to face the Sydney Thunder in the 37th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Friday, January 16.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 16 Jan 2026, 13:48 IST

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Preview

In the 37th game of the BBL 2025-26, Sydney Sixers (SIX) are set to face Sydney Thunder (THU). The Sydney Sixers have performed decently in this season as they won four games out of eight. However, their last game against the Hobart Hurricanes had no result due to rain. Moreover, they performed well in the most recent game and won by 6 wickets against the Melbourne Stars. ‌Josh Philipps played well and scored 35 runs. While Ben Dwarshuis did well in bowling and took four wickets.

On the other hand, Sydney Thunder didn't perform well this season as they won just two out of the nine games and were eliminated from the second stage. However, they won the last match against the Renegades by 4 wickets. Sam Billings and Chris Green batted well, scoring 33 and 34 runs, respectively. While David Willey, Ryan Hadley and Wes Agar took two wickets each in the bowling department. This will be their last match in this season, so they will definitely want to finish on winning notes.

Match Information

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, Match 37

Big Bash League, 16 Jan 2026, Fri, 1:45 PM IST ,Sydney Cricket Ground

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Sydney Cricket Ground

Rain

21.7°C

86% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sydney Sixers

NR
W
W
W
L

Sydney Thunder

W
L
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

David Warner

THU - bat

433 Runs

8 Matches

2

Steve Smith

SIX - bat

299 Runs

6 Matches

3

292 Runs

13 Matches

4

Matthew Gilkes

THU - wk

232 Runs

10 Matches

5

Sam Billings

THU - wk

204 Runs

10 Matches

6

Babar Azam

SIX - bat

202 Runs

11 Matches

1

177.78

7 Matches

2

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

168.35

13 Matches

3

Steve Smith

SIX - bat

167.98

6 Matches

4

Kane Richardson

SIX - bowl

166.67

2 Matches

5

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

159.30

13 Matches

6

Daniel Sams

THU - ALL-ROUNDER

158.93

10 Matches

1

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

19 Wkts

13 Matches

2

Ben Dwarshuis

SIX - bowl

16 Wkts

12 Matches

3

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

14 Wkts

13 Matches

4

Daniel Sams

THU - ALL-ROUNDER

12 Wkts

10 Matches

5

Sean Abbott

SIX - bowl

11 Wkts

10 Matches

6

Mitchell Starc

SIX - bowl

10 Wkts

5 Matches

1

Benjamin Manenti

SIX - all

5.94

9 Matches

2

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

6.23

13 Matches

3

Charles Stobo

SIX - bowl

6.50

1 Match

4

Sean Abbott

SIX - bowl

7.26

10 Matches

5

Chris Green

THU - bowl

7.78

10 Matches

6

Ben Dwarshuis

SIX - bowl

7.85

12 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sydney Sixers

Steve Smith, Babar Azam, JR Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (C), SM Curran, Lachlan Shaw, Joel Davies, J Edwards, Mitchell Starc, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott

Bench : Hayden Kerr, BAD Manenti, Daniel Hughes, JC Silk, Jafer Chohan, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Perry, KW Richardson, Charles Stobo, Harjas Singh, R Kingsell, J Scott, Josh Hazlewood

Sydney Thunder

S Konstas, David Warner (C), CT Bancroft, Sam Billings (wk), M Gilkes, Nic Maddinson, DR Sams, Chris Green, R Hadley, WA Agar, DJ Willey

Bench : N McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, SH Khan, TD Andrews, LH Ferguson, Oliver Davies, Blake Nikitaras, AP O’Connor, RJW Topley, Charlie Anderson, Pat Cummins

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney is a neutral surface. Batting is easier in the first innings. The pitch tends to favour the bowlers in the second innings. Furthermore, the pitch slows down in the second innings, making it more difficult to chase. Therefore, the team winning the toss often chooses to bat first to take advantage of favourable starting conditions.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

158

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Josh Philippe SIX | WK

Phillips is an aggressive top-order batter who is in good form. Moreover, he scored 35 runs in a recent game against the Melbourne Stars. He can definitely surprise his opponents with good performances.

9
VC

David Warner THU | BAT

David Warner is an exceptional batter who has performed brilliantly in recent times. Moreover, he scored 371 runs in the last 8 games.

8.5

Sam Billings THU | WK

Sam Billings is an excellent wicket-keeper batter who performed brilliantly in the recent past. Moreover, he scored 33 runs in the last game against the Renegades.

7.5

Joel Davies SIX | BOWL

Joel Davies is an excellent all-rounder who is currently in excellent form. He took two wickets in a recent game against the Melbourne Stars. Davies can perform well in many crucial matches as well.

8

Ben Dwarshuis SIX | BOWL

Ben Dwarshuis is an excellent bowler who is currently in excellent form. Moreover, he took four wickets in a recent game against the Melbourne Stars.

8.5

Daniel Sams THU | ALL-ROUNDER

Daniel Sams is an excellent bowling all-rounder and is currently in excellent form. Moreover, he took 12 wickets in the previous 9 games.

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8

Lachlan Shaw

SIX | WK

9

Babar Azam

SIX | BAT

Last Updated On - Jan 16 2026 1:48 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SIX

7 : 4

THU

Credits Left
6.5/100

Mega League
Josh Philippe
VC

8.5

Sam Billings

8.5

Steve Smith

8.5

David Warner
C

9

Sam Curran

8.5

Jack Edwards

8

Daniel Sams

8.5

Ben Dwarshuis

8

Mitchell Starc

8.5

Wes Agar

8.5

Sean Abbott

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

SIX

5 : 6

THU

Credits Left
8.5/100

Head To Head
Josh Philippe

8.5

Sam Billings

8.5

Matthew Gilkes

6.5

Steve Smith

8.5

David Warner
C

9

Sam Curran
VC

8.5

Jack Edwards

8

Daniel Sams

8.5

Sam Konstas

8.5

Mitchell Starc

8.5

Chris Green

8.5

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