The Big Bash League will kick off with a Sydney derby as two Sydney-based teams, Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers, clash in the battle of the royals, both still looking for their first win in the competition.
Considering overall performance in the competition, the Sydney Sixers have dominated the Thunder, as when the two teams have previously met they have won on 17 occasions, while the Thunder have only managed 8 wins. However, it is at this venue that the Thunder have tied the number of wins with the Sixers.
In the 15th season of the BBL, the Sydney Sixers are struggling with poor form as they have started their campaign with consecutive defeats. The Thunder also lost a very close game against the defending champions, the Hobart Hurricanes.
As both the teams gear up, here is the full match preview.
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Match Preview, 7th Match, Big Bash League 2025-26
| match | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers |
| date | 20 December 2025 |
| Time | 01:45 PM IST |
| venue | Sydney Showground Stadium |
| series | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers – Weather Report
South Australia is one of the best places to play during the summer. There is no chance of rain, while the temperature is expected to remain quite moderate, which means there will be no sweaty conditions for the players.
With strong winds, the fast bowlers will get some lateral swing initially with the new ball, and once the spinners come into play, it will become difficult for the batsmen to hit sixes in these windy conditions.
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers – Pitch Report
The Sydney Stadium pitch generally provides a very good track for scoring runs. The track offers variable speed and bounce with relatively more support for the spinners. The Thunder have been in great form at the Angle Stadium and will be looking to take their form further with the return of their captain David Warner. A good mix of spin and fast bowling gives Sydney Thunder the upper hand in the match.
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers – Predicted Playing XI
Sydney Thunder: David Warner (captain), Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Oliver Davis, Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanvir Sangha and Reece Topley.
Sydney Sixers: Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (captain), Josh Philippe (wicketkeeper), Lachlan Shaw, Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davis, Mitchell Perry and Jaffer Chauhan.
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers – Squad
Sydney Thunder Squad: Tom Andrews, Shadab Khan, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Chris Green, David Warner (c), Matthew Gilkes, Ryan Hadlee, Blake Nikitaras, Daniel Sams, Tanvir Sangha, Reece Topley.
sydney sixers squad: Josh Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Hayden Kerr, Joel Davis, Mitchell Perry, Lachlan Shaw, Kane Richardson, Lachlan Shaw, Ben Manenti, Moises Henriques (captain), Jack Edwards, Harjas Singh.
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