SixersSixers
16 Jan - 13:45
Big Bash League
ThunderThunder
Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground
174
44
16
Thunder
THU
189/6 (20.0)
Sixers chose to BOWL
Sixers
SIX
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, fantasy points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceFantasy 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
David WarnerTHUBAT✅416LHB415491339513536.59140.431191841LB200.612.850-202787.6613323042.9262.0414.537.23✅220218200
Mitchell StarcSIXBOWL✅158LHB5631227299.0891.53018LF1552173.720.737.9315.655/35580000001161.588.887.1111430390
Sam CurranSIXALL✅326LHB26957552710226.07137.2434659LMF3113123.228.038.841995/10136140401700561.296.076.13✅311911068
Babar AzamSIXBAT✅323RHB312471140912243.05129.251051420OB542.621.256.5319.502/20148741.9293145028.6250.534.194.56✅4917508
Sean AbbottSIXBOWL✅208RHB1173496411011.61118.13193RFM2042693.321.448.6214.9125/16111475.530236751060.112.023.68198040
Sam BillingsTHUWK✅351RHB33047683610624.15132.7335803000-248948.7438190055.6461.552.763.93✅133418012
Chris GreenTHUALL✅279RHB1906820825017.06137.881226OB2762513.426.447.1722.175/32156938.134384344.4856.711.743.32✅858-2560
Daniel SamsTHUALL✅181RHB1483119649816.78151.077246LFM1772183.424.468.8716.585/3070970.3633791266.7782.227.0313.8115242000
Josh PhilippeSIXWK✅142RHB1361131519925.2133.4619390000-115770.1491231071.4379.46.636.231813108
Tanveer SanghaTHUBOWL✅67RHB171150178.3381.9604LB66793.522.397.7317.324/1418717.31211210916.10.290.58✅9480368
Steven SmithSIXBAT✅272RHB24251624212532.68131.3835722LBG52542.619.557.6815.224/13154000000170.1310.318.8✅1216180016
Wes AgarTHUBOWL✅81RHB2610108156.75108010RF801003.324.199.115.944/615468.227307751151.320.781.712220-20
Joel DaviesSIXALL✅23LHB1431893517.18156.19027SLA17152.620.936.971803/2412785.9601831071.4855.023.225.31215010
Jack EdwardsSIXALL✅77RHB5748534716.09121.50102RM46523.223.848.3217.115/26347105.97419214100777.8918.610.12✅76429310
Matthew GilkesTHUWK✅64LHB60411319320.19123.66144000-24951.3462220044.4169.984.685.9516242000
Ryan HadleyTHUBOWL✅4RHB101115000RMF422.872.512.793402/370327.3821233.31012.680.230.434200-40
Moises HenriquesSIXALL✅271RHB2455451607727.01127.5625543RFM1631182.629.138.1721.303/11122729.720811000433.061.311.7717221008
Sam KonstasTHUBAT✅14RHB1402736319.5117.67337OB000-4835.6285145025343.92.853.82206200
Nic MaddinsonTHUBAT✅144LHB1341124988720.3123.1112331SLA21131.720.157.4816.103/2057450.5202102075518.70.750.94✅6665008
Aidan O’ConnorTHUALL✅1RHB00000RMF112178.51201/170000000617.990.961.3312390350
Ben ManentiSIXBOWL✅50RHB2772133010.65101.42020OB45252.938.327.393102/1315423.8956125913.820.440.64✅10440400
Lachlan ShawSIXBAT✅15RHB1131963324.5144.11025000-8255.5111430100610.660.520.6514272300
Completed matches of Sydney Sixers
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
14 Dec - 01:45 PMPerthSydney SixersSIXPerth ScorchersSCO113/5 (11.0)117/5 (10.1) Scorchers won by 5 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
17 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXAdelaide StrikersSTR159/9 (20.0)160/7 (19.2) Strikers won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
20 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXSydney ThunderTHU198/5 (20.0)151/10 (19.1) Sixers won by 47 runs
26 Dec - 12:35 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXMelbourne StarsSTA144/10 (20.0)145/3 (17.3) Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
01 Jan - 10:30 AMMelbourneMelbourne RenegadesRENSydney SixersSIX164/9 (20.0)168/4 (19.1) Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
05 Jan - 01:45 PMCoffs HarbourBrisbane HeatHEASydney SixersSIX114/9 (20.0)118/7 (18.4) Match yet to begin
08 Jan - 01:45 PMMelbourneMelbourne StarsSTASydney SixersSIX128/10 (19.5)129/4 (17.1) Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
16 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney ThunderTHUSydney SixersSIX189/6 (20.0)191/5 (17.2) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
18 Jan - 01:45 PMBrisbaneBrisbane HeatHEASydney SixersSIX171/9 (20.0)177/5 (18.4) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
20 Jan - 02:00 PMPerthPerth ScorchersSCOSydney SixersSIX147/9 (20.0)99/10 (15.0) Scorchers won by 48 runs
23 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXHobart HurricanesHUR198/8 (20.0)141/10 (17.2) Sixers won by 57 runs
25 Jan - 01:45 PMPerthSydney SixersSIXPerth ScorchersSCO132/10 (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 ThunderTHUHobart HurricanesHUR180/6 (20.0)181/6 (19.5) Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
20 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXSydney ThunderTHU198/5 (20.0)151/10 (19.1) Sixers won by 47 runs
22 Dec - 01:45 PMCanberraSydney ThunderTHUBrisbane HeatHEA193/4 (20.0)159/6 (20.0) Thunder won by 34 runs
28 Dec - 01:45 PMCanberraSydney ThunderTHUMelbourne StarsSTA128/10 (20.0)132/1 (14.0) Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)
30 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneyPerth ScorchersSCOSydney ThunderTHU202/8 (20.0)131/10 (17.3) Scorchers won by 71 runs
03 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney ThunderTHUHobart HurricanesHUR205/4 (20.0)207/4 (17.5) Hurricanes won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
06 Jan - 01:45 PMAdelaideAdelaide StrikersSTRSydney ThunderTHU165/8 (20.0)159/7 (20.0) Strikers won by 6 runs
10 Jan - 10:30 AMBrisbaneSydney ThunderTHUBrisbane HeatHEA180/6 (20.0)183/3 (16.2) Heat won by 7 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
12 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneyMelbourne RenegadesRENSydney ThunderTHU170/8 (20.0)140/6 (15.2) Thunder won by 4 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) (DLS method)
16 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney ThunderTHUSydney SixersSIX189/6 (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 SixersSIXAdelaide StrikersSTR159/9 (20.0)160/7 (19.2) Strikers won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
26 Dec - 12:35 PMSydney SixersSIXMelbourne StarsSTA144/10 (20.0)145/3 (17.3) Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
16 Jan - 01:45 PMSydney ThunderTHUSydney SixersSIX189/6 (20.0)191/5 (17.2) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
23 Jan - 01:45 PMSydney SixersSIXHobart HurricanesHUR198/8 (20.0)141/10 (17.2) Sixers won by 57 runs
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