STH vs SYS Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – BBL 2020-21, Match 38

Match Details:

The 38th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (6:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.

Preview:

Owing to COVID regulations and border restrictions, the Sydney derby will not be played at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground this time. However, the excitement surrounding the game is still the same, if not bigger. Both the sides have been playing amazing cricket in this competition.

The two Sydney teams have been the most dominating forces of this season, and this not only decide which team will be able to call themselves the best team from the city, but it will also decide which team sits at the top of the table. Hence, it looks very likely that an edge-of-the-seat thriller is on the cards.

STH vs SYS Weather Report for Match 38:

There is only a 10% chance of rain for tomorrow in Canberra. It will be a hot day, with the temperature being around 31 °C.

Pitch Report:

The pitch here at Manuka Oval is batting-friendly, especially in the first over. The team winning the toss should aim for a total close to 180.

Average first innings score:

185 (Last 5 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams

Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0

Injury & Availability News:

Sydney Sixers’ Ben Dwarshius has recovered from his groin injury and has been included in their squad.

Sydney Thunder’s Daniel Sams is fit again and has been included in the squad.

STH vs SYS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Sixers:

Josh Philippe (WK), Jack Edwards, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Jake Ball, Ben Dwarshius, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Manenti.

Bench:

Justin Avendano, Nick Bertus, Jackson Bird, Lloyd Pope, Hayden Kerr, Gurinder Sandhu, Tom Rogers.

Sydney Thunder:

Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (c), Sam Billings (wk), Brendan Doggett, Oliver Davies, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Daniel Sams.

Bench:

Alex Ross, Matthew Gilkes, Baxter Holt, Arjun Nair, Jason Sangha, Jonathan Cook, Adam Milne, Chris Tremain.

STH vs SYS Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Daniel Sams can earn you points both with his batting and his bowling. The Sydney Thunder all-rounder has scored 133 runs and also has 8 wickets to his name.

Daniel Christian is another player who can earn you points with both the bat and the ball. The experienced Sixers player has scored 160 runs, while he also has 10 wickets to his name.

Josh Philippe has been able to live up to, and perhaps exceed expectations he set after a brilliant last season. The wicketkeeper-batsman has scored 273 runs at a strike rate of 140.

Alex Hales is another opening batsman who is a must-pick for your 11Wickets Fantasy team. He has scored 269 runs in 9 innings.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Daniel Christian, Daniel Sams

Vice-Captain Options – Alex Hales, Josh Philippe

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for STH vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Josh Philippe, Sam Billings

Batsmen – Alex Hales (VC), Daniel Hughes, Usman Khawaja

All-rounders – Carlos Brathwaite, Daniel Christian (C), Daniel Sams

Bowlers – Steve O’Keefe, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew

12th Man – Callum Ferguson

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for STH vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Josh Philippe (VC)

Batsmen – Alex Hales, James Vince, Jordan Silk, Callum Ferguson

All-rounders – Ben Cutting, Daniel Christian, Daniel Sams (C)

Bowlers – Steve O’Keefe, Brendan Doggett, Chris Green

12th Man – Carlos Brathwaite

Expert Advice:

Tanveer Sangha has picked up 15 wickets, which is the most by any player from his team. Boasting of an economy rate of slightly over 7 runs per over, Sangha can be a good budget pick at 8.5 Cr.

Today’s STH vs SYS Probable Winners:

Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.