Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Fantasy Cricket Picks Match 7
Sydney Thunder (ST) holds a slight edge over Sydney Sixers (SS) in this Sydney Derby at Sydney Showground Stadium on December 20, 2025, based on recent form, key player performances, and venue stats favoring teams batting first. ST lost narrowly to Hobart Hurricanes but showed promise from batsmen like Cameron Bancroft and all-rounder Shadab Khan, while SS have lost both openers with a poor NRR of -0.616.
Match Preview
ST aim to bounce back from their opener loss, leveraging home advantage at Sydney Showground Stadium, where the average first innings score is around 150 (144-152 across 2022-2025), with 54.5% win rate batting first and high wicket hauls (6.92 in first innings). SS struggles with batting depth despite contributions from Jack Edwards and Josh Philippe, and their bowlers, like Ben Dwarshui,s have defended low totals to the wire. Head-to-head: SS lead recent 5 matches 2-1 (2 washed out). Prediction: ST to win, with Shadab Khan as top performer.
Key Players to Watch
Top ST picks:
– Cameron Bancroft (WK/Bat): Scored 61 off 44 in opener; top-order anchor and wicketkeeper.
– Shadab Khan (All-rounder): 34 off 24 + 2/36 in debut; predicted top batter/bowler and most sixes.
– Chris Green (Captain/All-rounder): 24 wickets in 27 BBL innings at venue (econ 6.93); spin-friendly pitch suits him.
Top SS picks:
– Jack Edwards (Bat/All-rounder): Leading run-scorer; predicted top batter and bowler pick.
– Josh Philippe (WK/Bat): Key contributor; predicted for most sixes.
– Ben Dwarshuis (Bowler): Standout bowler in losses; predicted top wicket-taker.
Fantasy differentials: Tanveer Sangha (ST spinner) and Daniel Sams (ST all-rounder) for value on a bowler-friendly track (wickets: Powerplay 2.12, Middle 2.41, Death 2.16).
Predicted Playing XI
Sydney Thunder (ST): Cameron Bancroft (WK), Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (WK), Oliver Davies, Sam Konstas, Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (C), Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley.
Sydney Sixers (SS): Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe (WK), Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Perry, Jafer Chohan.
Note: David Warner is listed in the squad but confirmed missing for the ST opener; check lineups closer to toss (07:15 PM local).
Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
– Captain: Shadab Khan (ST) – Dual impact likely on spin-assisting pitch; Player of the Match prediction.
– Vice-Captain: Cameron Bancroft (ST) – Consistent top-order runs at venue.
– Alternatives: Chris Green (ST) for captaincy stability; Jack Edwards (SS) if chasing.
Suggested Fantasy Team (Grand League Focus)
Wicketkeepers: Cameron Bancroft (ST), Josh Philippe (SS)
Batsmen: Sam Konstas (ST), Jack Edwards (SS), Oliver Davies (ST)
All-rounders: Shadab Khan (ST, C), Chris Green (ST, VC), Daniel Sams (ST)
Bowlers: Tanveer Sangha (ST), Ben Dwarshuis (SS), Reece Topley (ST)
Balanced for ST favoritism (6-5 split); prioritize all-rounders (30-40% captaincy points potential).
Pitch Report
Sydney Showground Stadium favors bowlers, especially spinners, with low-scoring games (avg 1st inns ~150). Bat first if winning toss (54.5% wins); expect 6-7 wickets per innings, tight powerplays.
Match Prediction
ST to win (toss: SS predicted). Top batter: Bancroft/Edwards; Top bowler: Shadab/Dwarshuis; Scores: 150+ each if batting first.
FAQs
– Dream11 must-picks? Shadab Khan, Cameron Bancroft, Chris Green.
– Toss impact? Bat first preferred; even chase record (45.5% wins).
– Weather/rain risk? Derby history shows rain washouts; monitor updates.
Disclaimer: Fantasy picks based on previews and stats; actual lineups/XI may vary. Play responsibly; predictions not guaranteed.
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