BBL 2023-24 | THU vs SIX, Match 19 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lqqwspw0Daniel Hughes will be an important player for the Sixers team (Source: x.com)

Sydney Thunder (THU) & Sydney Sixers (SIX) will lock horns against each other in the 19th match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at Sydney Showground Stadium in Syndey at 1:45 PM IST on 30th December 2023. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game. 

Sydney Thunder are off to a shaky start with only 1 win in 4 games. They are in the 7th position on the points table. They have been in decent form but have failed to perform when it matters the most and that has been the reason for their poor performance until now. They will be eager to win this game and get on the winning track. 

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Sydney Sixers, meanwhile, are in the 3rd position with 3 wins in 4 games. They lost their last game by 4 wickets against the Melbourne Stars. They have been in good form with both bat and ball. The top order needs to be a bit consistent in the upcoming games for them to do well. 


Pitch Report

This will be the first game at the Sydney Showground Stadium in BBL 2023. The bowlers are expected to get good help off the pitch. The pacers will get some movement with the new ball and the spinners will come into play as the wicket tends to slow down a bit as the game progresses. Batters will be in for a big score once they are set. Overall, there will be something for everyone. The average first innings score here is 147 runs and teams batting first have won 56% of the games played here. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Bowlers and all-rounders will be important. 
  • Death bowlers like Sean Abbott & Daniel Sams will be top C/VC options while bowling first. 
  • Batters who are good against spin will be a must. 


THU vs SIX, Match 19: Differential Picks

Nathan McAndrew (THU)

  • Nathan McAndrew is expected to bowl his full quota in the absence of Zaman Khan. 
  • He may bowl an over in the power surge too and in the death overs. 
  • McAndrew is capable with the bat as well and he will be a top differential pick while bowling first. 

Tanveer Sangha (THU)

  • Tanveer Sangha is the lead spinner for his team. 
  • He is expected to get some assistance off the pitch in this game.
  • Sangha will be a top differential pick, especially if Thunder is bowling second. 

Daniel Hughes (SIX)

  • Daniel Hughes has an excellent record against the Thunder: an average of 48.3 in 13 innigns for his 435 runs including 5 fifties.
  • He will have to get past Chris Green and he will be in for a big score if he can do that.
  • Hughes is amongst the top differential picks for this game. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Tom Kohler-Cadmore (As Captain)
  • Sean Abbott (As Captain)
  • Steve O'Keefe (Bowling 2nd)
  • Jason Sangha (Batting 1st)


THU vs SIX, Match 19: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Sydney Thunder Bats First

  • Sean Abbott will be a top Captain choice. 
  • Daniel Hughes will be a good differential pick alongside Tanveer Sangha. 
  • Dropping Josh Phillippe can be worth the risk. Drop him in GLs/Mini GLs.

If Sydney Sixers Bat First

  • Steve O'Keefe and Daniel Hughes will be excellent differential picks. 
  • Try Tom Kohler-Cadmore as Captain in Big Leagues. 
  • Alex Hales can be avoided in big leagues. 
  • Pick more bowlers from the Sixers.