The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 promises more high-octane action as Match No. 7 brings fans an electrifying Sydney derby. The Sydney Thunder (THU) are set to lock horns with arch-rivals Sydney Sixers (SIX) in a blockbuster clash at the Sydney Showground Stadium on Saturday, December 20. With local pride on the line, this encounter is expected to deliver intense competition and thrilling cricket from start to finish.
Read The Betting Professionals’ expert analysis for the 7th Match of BBL 2025-26 between Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, including top cricket betting sites and predictions.
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers (THU vs SIX) Match Details, 7th Match - BBL 2025-26
Series | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
Series Match No | 7th Match |
Format | T20 |
Match Date | 20th December 2025 |
Match Time | `04:15 PM (Local)/01:45 AM IST |
Venue | Sydney Showground Stadium |
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers (THU vs SIX) Match Preview, 7th Match - BBL 2025-26
Sydney Thunder (THU) Preview
Sydney Thunder currently sit 6th on the BBL 2025–26 points table, having suffered one defeat so far this season.
Cameron Bancroft has been their standout batter, leading the run charts for Thunder with 61 runs, while Shadab Khan has been the pick of the bowlers, claiming two wickets.
In their previous outing, Sydney Thunder went down to the Hobart Hurricanes by four wickets. Batting first, Thunder posted a competitive 180/6 in 20 overs. Matthew Gilkes provided a quick start with 20 off 7 balls, while Bancroft anchored the innings with a solid 61 from 44 deliveries. However, Sam Billings and Oliver Davies failed to contribute, leaving Daniel Sams to add crucial late runs with a brisk 23 off 11 balls.
Chasing the target, Hobart Hurricanes got off to a strong start through Mitchell Owen (32) and Nikhil Chaudhary (41). Ben McDermott kept the momentum going with a fluent 38 off 24 balls, including one four and three sixes. Despite losing a few wickets in the middle overs, Chris Jordan’s calm 16 off 13 balls guided the Hurricanes to victory in the final over, finishing with four wickets in hand.
Sydney Thunder Predicted XI
Matthew Gilkes, Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (wicketkeeper), Oliver Davies, Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (captain), Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley
Sydney Sixers (SIX) Preview
Sydney Sixers find themselves 7th on the BBL 2025–26 points table, having endured a winless start with two defeats so far.
Jack Edwards has been the lone bright spot for the Sixers, leading both charts as the top run-scorer with 78 runs and the leading wicket-taker with three scalps.
In their previous fixture, Sydney Sixers suffered a three-wicket defeat against Adelaide Strikers. Batting first, they managed 159/9 in 20 overs after a shaky start that saw Daniel Hughes and Babar Azam dismissed cheaply. Josh Philippe steadied the innings with an aggressive 46 off 28 balls, striking eight fours and a six, but a steady fall of wickets prevented any late surge. Luke Wood starred for the Strikers with figures of 3/26, restricting the Sixers to a modest total.
Chasing 160, Adelaide Strikers stumbled early after losing three wickets in quick succession. However, Liam Scott turned the game on its head with a match-winning 51 off 32 deliveries, including three fours and three sixes. Jamie Overton’s valuable 30 provided support as the Strikers crossed the line in the final over, sealing the win with three wickets to spare.
Sydney Sixers Predicted XI
Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe (wicketkeeper), Moises Henriques (captain), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Perry, Jafer Chouhan
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers (THU vs SIX) Head to Head
Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers have faced each other 28 times in the Big Bash League so far. The Sydney Sixers hold a clear edge in the head-to-head record with 17 victories, while Sydney Thunder have won 8 matches, and 3 games ended in ties or no results.
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers (THU vs SIX) Pitch Report, 7th Match - BBL 2025-26
At the Sydney Showground Stadium, results have been evenly split, with teams batting first winning 18 of the 35 matches, while 16 victories have gone to chasing sides. With such fine margins, captains are likely to assess the surface carefully before making a toss decision.
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers (THU vs SIX) Betting Odds
For Match 7 of the BBL 2025–26, 1xBet have installed the Sydney Sixers as favourites with odds of 1.81, while the Sydney Thunder are priced as underdogs at 2.02 heading into the contest.
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Win Probability
Google’s prediction model gives the Sydney Sixers a slight advantage, assigning them a 53% chance of winning, while the Sydney Thunder are given a 47% probability of springing an upset.
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