Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, WBBLT20, Today Match Prediction 22 October 2023

STW vs SYSW Match Prediction & Analysis

WBBL is one of the biggest T20 tournaments in the women's circuit. Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder are two of the most successful teams with 2 titles each in WBBL history so far. Sydney Sixers despite topping the table failed to win in the finals and ended as runners up last season while Sydney Thunder had their worst season last year finishing with the wooden spoon. Both teams will look for their first points to kick start their campaign this match. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

STW

SYSW

L

SYSW

163/9 in 20.0 8.15

WBBLT20

Melbourne Stars beat Sydney Sixers by 2 runs 19 Oct 2023

MLSW

164/8 in 20.0 8.2

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sydney Thunder Preview

Sydney Thunder with open their batting with the duo of Chamari Athapathu and Phoebe Litchifeld with the likes of Tahila Wilson, Heather Knight, Marizane Kapp, and Sammy Jo-Johnson expected to make the middle order of the team. Paris Boulder will take care of the wicket keeping duties for the team. 

They will look to attack with the pace trio of Lauren Bell, Hannah Darlington, and Marizane Kapp in the playing XI. Sammy Jo Johnson, and Tahila Wilson will add depth to their pace unit. They have a good spin attack with the likes of Heather Knight, Samantha Bates, and Lauren Smith in their team. 

Key players: Heather Knight, Chamari Athapathu, Marizane Kapp

Sydney Thunder Predicted Playing XI:

Chamari Athapathu, Phoebe Litchifeld, Tahila Wilson, Heather Knight, Marizane Kapp, Sammy Jo-Johnson, Paris Boulder, Lauren Bell, Hannah Darlington, Samantha Bates, Lauren Smith

Sydney Thunder Actual Playing XI:

Anika Learoyd, Claire Moore, Heather Knight, Olivia Porter, Phoebe Litchfield, Chamari Atapattu, Sammy Jo Johnson, Tahlia Wilson, Hannah Darlington, Lauren Bell, Samantha Bates

Sydney Sixers Preview

Sydney Sixers were unable to win the last game despite making a good partnership in the middle order. Their top order fell like a pack of cards as they were reeling at 71/6 in the 11th over. Maitlan Brown (35 runs) and Ashleigh Gardner (72 runs) made a superb comebackin their innings but failed to finish the game. They failed to chase down 15 runs in last 2 overs and lost the game by 2 runs. 

Their bowlers gave 165/8 runs in their 20 overs. Ashleigh Gardner (2/23) and Lauren Cheatle (2/37) bowled well in the match and took 4 wickets between them. Maitlan Brown, Smith, and Chloe Tryon went for a lot of runs in the last game but chipped with a wicket each in the match. 

Key players: Alyssa Healy, Ashleigh Gardner, Maitlan Brown

Sydney Sixers Predicted Playing XI:

Alyssa Healy, Suzie Bates, Kate Pelle, Ashleigh Gardner, Erin Burns, Chloe Tryon, Carmichael, Maitlan Brown, Smith, Lauren Cheatle, Kate Peterson

Sydney Sixers Actual Playing XI:

Ashleigh Gardner, Chloe Tryon, Ellyse Perry, Erin Burns, Maitlan Brown, Suzie Bates, Jade Allen, Jess Kerr, Kate Peterson, Lauren Cheatle, Kate Pelle

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect bright and sunny weather as per the weather forecasters on the match day at Sydney. 

STW vs SYSW Pitch Report

Sydney will be slightly slow track with some assistance for the spinners but ball might come onto the bat nicely in this match. 

Toss: To Bat

Both teams will look to bat first and post a massive total on board and choke the opposition in the scoring rate pressure in the second innings.