Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, 37th Match

SixersSixers
16 Jan - 13:45
Big Bash League
ThunderThunder
Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground
174
44
16
Thunder
ST
189/6 (20.0)
Sixers chose to BOWL
Sixers
SS
191/5 (17.2)
Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder – Sydney Smash BBL 2026 | Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Injury Updates, Fantasy Tips

Published on Jan 15, 2026

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder – Sydney Smash BBL 2026 | Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Injury Updates, Fantasy Tips

The Big Bash League 2026 delivers its biggest rivalry — the Sydney Smash — as Sydney Sixers take on Sydney Thunder at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). This high-voltage clash is one of the most searched fixtures in the BBL, with fans across Australia and India eagerly tracking Sixers vs Thunder Live, BBL Today Match, and Sydney Smash Fantasy Tips.

The Sixers are dominating this season, while Thunder are fighting to stay alive. With David Warner, Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe and Daniel Sams in action, this match promises fireworks.

Match Details

  • Match: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder
  • League: Big Bash League 2026
  • Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
  • Date: As per BBL 2026 Schedule
  • Time: Evening Match

Live Streaming & Telecast

  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website (India)
  • TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
  • Australia: Fox Cricket & Kayo Sports

Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • Sydney Sixers: All key players are fit and available
  • Sydney Thunder: No confirmed injuries
  • David Warner, Daniel Sams, Josh Philippe & Jack Edwards are all available for selection

Final XIs will be confirmed after the toss.

SCG Pitch Report

Sydney Cricket Ground is one of the best batting wickets in the BBL, but fast bowlers always get assistance.

  • Average Score (Last 5 matches): 176
  • Pacers Wickets: 46
  • Spinners Wickets: 15

Fantasy Insight: This pitch strongly favors fast bowlers and top-order batters. Pick pacers who bowl in powerplay & death overs.

Team Form & Head-to-Head

Sydney Sixers

  • Won 4 of last 5 matches
  • Beat Renegades comfortably
  • Lead Head-to-Head 11–6

Sydney Thunder

  • Lost 4 of last 5 matches
  • Only one recent win vs Renegades
  • Rely heavily on Warner & Sams

Key Players to Watch

Jack Edwards (Sixers)

  • 92 runs + 14 wickets
  • 105.9 fantasy average
  • The biggest MVP of the season

David Warner (Thunder)

  • 323 runs
  • Explosive on batting-friendly SCG
  • Best Thunder batter

Josh Philippe (Sixers)

  • 231 runs
  • Wicketkeeper + opener = bonus fantasy points

Daniel Sams (Thunder)

  • 12 wickets + 79 runs
  • Bowls death overs

Ben Dwarshuis (Sixers)

  • 11 wickets
  • Perfect SCG bowler

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Safe Picks

  • Jack Edwards
  • David Warner

Differential Picks

  • Joel Davies
  • Wes Agar

Fantasy Strategy for Sydney Smash

  • Pick top-order batters from both teams
  • Focus on fast bowlers (SCG gives 3x more wickets to pacers)
  • All-rounders like Edwards & Sams are must-haves
  • Avoid too many spinners

This Sixers vs Thunder Sydney Smash clash is a fantasy jackpot and one of the most-watched BBL fixtures of the season. Set your teams wisely and enjoy the blockbuster at the SCG! 🏏🔥

Big Bash League SIX vs THU players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Jack EdwardsSSALL✅82RHB6158654715.44120.30103RM51583.224.258.517.125/26377105.97419214100777.8918.610.12✅76429310
Sam BillingsSTWK✅426RHB40064823310624.5134.9643980NA000-295948.7438190055.6461.552.763.93✅133418012
Sam KonstasSTBAT✅14RHB1402736319.5117.67337OB000-4835.6285145025343.92.853.82206200
Lachlan ShawSSBAT✅15RHB1131963324.5144.11025000-8255.5111430100610.660.520.6514272300
Sam CurranSSALL✅349LHB28961603910226.48137.2837721LMF3253253.228.128.881995/10150140401700561.296.076.13✅311911068
Chris GreenSTALL✅303RHB2067523705718.09138.672260OB2992693.426.87.1722.485/32175938.134384344.4856.711.743.32✅858-2560
Nic MaddinsonSTBAT✅149LHB1391226268720.67124.112346SLA22131.621.37.6916.603/2059450.5202102075518.70.750.94✅6665008
Ryan HadleySTBOWL✅4RHB101115000RMF422.872.512.793402/370327.3821233.31012.680.230.434200-40
Mitchell StarcSSBOWL✅164LHB5832227298.7390.8018LF1612283.720.718.0115.565/35620000001161.588.887.1111430390
Aidan O’ConnorSTALL✅1RHB00000RMF112178.51201/170000000617.990.961.3312390350
Tanveer SanghaSTBOWL✅68RHB171150178.3381.9604LB67803.522.577.7617.424/1418717.31211210916.10.290.58✅9480368
Matthew GilkesSTWK✅64LHB60411319320.19123.66144000-24951.3462220044.4169.984.685.9516242000
Joel DaviesSSALL✅26LHB1652093519154.81029SLA20192.719.577.0116.703/1714785.9601831071.4855.023.225.31215010
Wes AgarSTBOWL✅81RHB2610108156.75108010RF801003.324.199.115.944/615468.227307751151.320.781.712220-20
David WarnerSTBAT✅439LHB438551428413537.29140.771281969LB200.612.850-205787.6613323042.9262.0414.537.23✅220218200
Moises HenriquesSSALL✅311RHB28357604811126.76128.2429647RFM1671202.629.188.2121.303/11138729.720811000433.061.311.7717221008
Daniel SamsSTALL✅244RHB1954525359816.9153.267321LFM2382983.424.368.8916.4115/3092970.3633791266.7782.227.0313.8115242000
Ben ManentiSSBOWL✅61RHB3474216015.59124.55246OB53312.835.877.4828.702/917423.8956125913.820.440.64✅10440400
Steven SmithSSBAT✅305RHB27453714212532.31132.740846LBG53552.619.457.731524/13176000000170.1310.318.8✅1216180016
Josh PhilippeSSWK✅161RHB1541436509926.07136.1423460000-124770.1491231071.4379.46.636.231813108
Sean AbbottSSBOWL✅218RHB1213597211011.3116.82193RFM2142753.321.988.6415.2125/16114475.530236751060.112.023.68198040
Babar AzamSSBAT✅359RHB346541249312242.78129.041141544OB542.621.256.5319.502/20176741.9293145028.6250.534.194.56✅4917508
Completed matches of Sydney Sixers
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
14 Dec - 01:45 PMPerthSydney SixersSSPerth ScorchersPS113/5 (11.0)117/5 (10.1) Scorchers won by 5 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
17 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSSAdelaide StrikersAS159/9 (20.0)160/7 (19.2) Strikers won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
20 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSSSydney ThunderST198/5 (20.0)151/10 (19.1) Sixers won by 47 runs
26 Dec - 12:35 PMSydneySydney SixersSSMelbourne StarsMS144/10 (20.0)145/3 (17.3) Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
01 Jan - 10:30 AMMelbourneMelbourne RenegadesMRSydney SixersSS164/9 (20.0)168/4 (19.1) Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
05 Jan - 01:45 PMCoffs HarbourBrisbane HeatBHSydney SixersSS114/9 (20.0)118/7 (18.4) Match yet to begin
08 Jan - 01:45 PMMelbourneMelbourne StarsMSSydney SixersSS128/10 (19.5)129/4 (17.1) Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
16 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney ThunderSTSydney SixersSS189/6 (20.0)191/5 (17.2) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
18 Jan - 01:45 PMBrisbaneBrisbane HeatBHSydney SixersSS171/9 (20.0)177/5 (18.4) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
20 Jan - 02:00 PMPerthPerth ScorchersPSSydney SixersSS147/9 (20.0)99/10 (15.0) Scorchers won by 48 runs
23 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSSHobart HurricanesHH198/8 (20.0)141/10 (17.2) Sixers won by 57 runs
25 Jan - 01:45 PMPerthSydney SixersSSPerth ScorchersPS132/10 (20.0)133/4 (17.3) Scorchers won by 6 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
Completed matches of Sydney Thunder
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
16 Dec - 01:45 PMHobartSydney ThunderSTHobart HurricanesHH180/6 (20.0)181/6 (19.5) Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
20 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSSSydney ThunderST198/5 (20.0)151/10 (19.1) Sixers won by 47 runs
22 Dec - 01:45 PMCanberraSydney ThunderSTBrisbane HeatBH193/4 (20.0)159/6 (20.0) Thunder won by 34 runs
28 Dec - 01:45 PMCanberraSydney ThunderSTMelbourne StarsMS128/10 (20.0)132/1 (14.0) Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)
30 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneyPerth ScorchersPSSydney ThunderST202/8 (20.0)131/10 (17.3) Scorchers won by 71 runs
03 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney ThunderSTHobart HurricanesHH205/4 (20.0)207/4 (17.5) Hurricanes won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
06 Jan - 01:45 PMAdelaideAdelaide StrikersASSydney ThunderST165/8 (20.0)159/7 (20.0) Strikers won by 6 runs
10 Jan - 10:30 AMBrisbaneSydney ThunderSTBrisbane HeatBH180/6 (20.0)183/3 (16.2) Heat won by 7 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
12 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneyMelbourne RenegadesMRSydney ThunderST170/8 (20.0)140/6 (15.2) Thunder won by 4 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) (DLS method)
16 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney ThunderSTSydney SixersSS189/6 (20.0)191/5 (17.2) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Sydney Cricket Ground
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
17 Dec - 01:45 PMSydney SixersSSAdelaide StrikersAS159/9 (20.0)160/7 (19.2) Strikers won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
26 Dec - 12:35 PMSydney SixersSSMelbourne StarsMS144/10 (20.0)145/3 (17.3) Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
16 Jan - 01:45 PMSydney ThunderSTSydney SixersSS189/6 (20.0)191/5 (17.2) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
23 Jan - 01:45 PMSydney SixersSSHobart HurricanesHH198/8 (20.0)141/10 (17.2) Sixers won by 57 runs
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