Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers – BBL Betting Tips

Sydney Thunder will be looking to continue their decent form when they take on Sydney Sixers at Sydney Showground Stadium on Sunday.

In the previous match, Sydney Thunder managed to break their losing streak with a comprehensive win over Brisbane Heat. With this result, Thunder climbed to third position in the league table. Captain Chris Green will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong show in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Sydney Sixers will be keen to continue their winning momentum against city rivals Sydney Thunder. Currently, Reigning Champions are lying at second position in the league table.

Both teams have competed in 19 matches in the history of Big Bash League where Sydney Sixers have an upper hand with 12 wins compared to Sydney Thunder’s seven victories.

In the previous five BBL matches between the two teams, Sixers have managed to come out on three occasions.

Sydney Thunder Form and Team News

The home side will be looking to go with the same playing XI for this all-important clash. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings and Ben Cutting to deliver notable score in this contest.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Saqib Mahmood, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Green and Nathan McAndrew to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Sydney Sixers Form and Team News

Moises Henriques will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball against Sydney Thunder.

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, James Vince and Moises Henriques to deliver notable scores in this fixture.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Sean Abbott, Lloyd Pope, Hayden Kerr, and Chris Jordan to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Sydney Sixers will be favorites to win the 20th game of 2021-22 Big Bash League be played at Sydney Cricket Ground. For the 20th BBL game, Sydney Thunder are placed at 2.06 odds, while Sydney Sixers are at 1.68 odds.

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Our Tipsters Angle

Based on current form, Sixers will be favorites to win their game against Sydney Thunder. With likes of Moises Henriques, Hayden Kerr and Josh Philippe in excellent form this season, Sixers will be keen to bring their best cricket to the fore against rivals Sydney Thunder.

On the other hand, Sydney Thunder will have to show discipline in all three departments to overcome Sydney Sixers.

Therefore, the prediction is for Sydney Sixers to register a comfortable win over Sydney Thunder

Tip 1-Hayden Kerr to continue his impressive form for Sixers

Left-arm fast medium has been a surprise package with the ball for Sydney Sixers this season. With six wickets at an economy rate of 6.70, Kerr has been a consistent performer for Sixers in this year’s BBL. In the previous match, Kerr bowled exceedingly well and claimed 1 for 11 in his two overs. Given his splendid performances this season, we can expect pacer Hayden Kerr to take one wicket or more against Sydney [email protected]

Tip 2-Sam Billings to continue his rich vein of form with the bat

England wicket-keeper batsman has shown consistency with the bat for Thunder this season. With 160 runs at a strike rate of 141.59, Billings is currently Thunder’s leading run-scorer in the competition. In the previous match, Billings played exceedingly well and finished the innings with the top-score of 64 runs off 27 balls with the help of five fours and five sixes. Given his notable contribution for Thunder this season, we can expect Sam Billings to score 20 runs or more against Sydney [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect Sydney Sixers to beat Sydney Thunder by a comfortable margin

• Pacer Hayden Kerr to take one wicket or more against Sydney Thunder- Sydney [email protected]
• Sam Billings to score 20 runs or more against Sydney Sixers- Sydney Thunder @2.0

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