THU vs SIX Dream11 Prediction, Match 7, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates
The Sydney Thunder are set to face the Sydney Sixers in the 7th game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney on Saturday, December 20.
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Preview
In the opening game of the BBL 2025-26, Sydney Thunder (THU) are set to face Sydney Sixers (SIX). The runner-up of the last season Thunder didn't have a good start as they lost their first match against the Hobart Hurricanes by 4 wickets. However, Cameron Bancroft performed well and scored 61 runs in 44 balls. While Sadab Khan took two wickets in the bowling department. They will definitely want to open their winning account in this match.
On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers also don't have a good start in this season as they lost two games in a row. In the last game, too, they lost by three wickets against Adelaide Strikers. However, Josh Philipps played well and scored 46 runs in 28 balls. While Jack Edwards also scored 32 runs and took two wickets as well in the last game.
Match Information
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, Match 7
Big Bash League, 20 Dec 2025, Sat, 1:45 PM IST ,Sydney Showground Stadium
Broadcast
Fancode
Live Stream
Fancode
Weather Report
Clouds
20.7°C
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Sydney Thunder
HUR
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BBL
HUR
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BBL
SIX
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SIX
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Sydney Sixers
SIX
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SCO
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SIX
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HUR
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SIX
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Players Stats in current Series
David Warner
THU - bat
433 Runs
8 Matches
Steve Smith
SIX - BATTER
299 Runs
6 Matches
Josh Philippe
SIX - wk
292 Runs
13 Matches
Matthew Gilkes
THU - wk
232 Runs
10 Matches
Sam Billings
THU - wk
204 Runs
10 Matches
Babar Azam
SIX - bat
202 Runs
11 Matches
Nathan McAndrew
THU - all
177.78
7 Matches
Jack Edwards
SIX - ALL-ROUNDER
168.35
13 Matches
Steve Smith
SIX - BATTER
167.98
6 Matches
Kane Richardson
SIX - bowl
166.67
2 Matches
Joel Davies
SIX - bowl
159.30
13 Matches
Daniel Sams
THU - ALL-ROUNDER
158.93
10 Matches
Jack Edwards
SIX - ALL-ROUNDER
19 Wkts
13 Matches
Ben Dwarshuis
SIX - ALL-ROUNDER
16 Wkts
12 Matches
Joel Davies
SIX - bowl
14 Wkts
13 Matches
Daniel Sams
THU - ALL-ROUNDER
12 Wkts
10 Matches
Sean Abbott
SIX - ALL-ROUNDER
11 Wkts
10 Matches
Mitchell Starc
SIX - bowl
10 Wkts
5 Matches
Benjamin Manenti
SIX - all
5.94
9 Matches
Joel Davies
SIX - bowl
6.23
13 Matches
Charles Stobo
SIX - bowl
6.50
1 Match
Sean Abbott
SIX - ALL-ROUNDER
7.26
10 Matches
Chris Green
THU - bowl
7.78
10 Matches
Ben Dwarshuis
SIX - ALL-ROUNDER
7.85
12 Matches
Probable Playing XI
Sydney Thunder
M Gilkes, S Konstas, CT Bancroft, SH Khan, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), DR Sams, Chris Green (C), N McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, RJW Topley
Bench : WA Agar, R Hadley, David Warner, TD Andrews, LH Ferguson, Blake Nikitaras, AP O’Connor, Nic Maddinson, Charlie Anderson
Sydney Sixers
JR Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Moises Henriques (C), J Edwards, Joel Davies, JC Silk, Mitchell Perry, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Jafer Chohan
Bench : Steve Smith, Lachlan Shaw, BAD Manenti, Mitchell Starc, KW Richardson, SM Curran, Sean Abbott, Todd Murphy, Charles Stobo, R Kingsell, Harjas Singh
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
70%
Pace Bowling
30%
Spin Bowling
60%
Batting Pitch
145
Average Score
40%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Matthew Gilkes THU | WK
Matthew Gilkes is an excellent wicket-keeper batter who performed brilliantly in the recent past. He scored 177 runs in the last 10 games. Moreover, he also scored 20 runs in 7 balls in the previous game against Hobart.
Jack Edwards SIX | ALL-ROUNDER
Jack Edwards is an excellent all-rounder who performed brilliantly in the recent past. Moreover, he scored 32 runs and took two wickets in the last game against the Adelaide Strikers.
Cameron Bancroft THU | WK
Cameron Bancroft is currently in excellent form; he can deliver match-winning performances with the bat. Moreover, he scored 61 runs off 44 balls in the last game.
Josh Philippe SIX | WK
Phillips is an aggressive top-order batter who is in good form. He scored 187 runs in the last 10 games. Moreover, he scored 46 runs in the previous game against the Adelaide Strikers. He can definitely surprise his opponents with a good performance.
Shadab Khan THU | ALL
Shadab Khan is an excellent all-rounder and is currently in excellent form. He scored 34 runs and took two wickets in the previous game against Hobart. He will definitely be a key player for the Sydney Thunder.
Ben Dwarshuis SIX | ALL-ROUNDER
Ben Dwarshuis is an excellent bowler. He has taken 14 wickets in the last 11 matches at an economy rate of 9. Moreover, he scored 24 runs and took a wicket as well in the previous game against the Adelaide Strikers.
Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team
Hayden Kerr
SIX | ALL
Jafer Chohan
SIX | ALL
Last Updated On - Dec 20 2025 1:46 PM
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Team 1
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Players
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Team 1
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