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Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder - Prediction, Preview & H2H · BBL 2027

Big Bash League · Match preview
SS lead H2H 17–8

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder: preview and key facts

Sydney Sixers play Sydney Thunder on Friday 15 January in BBL 2027. Sydney Sixers lead the head-to-head 17-8 from 27 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is playing in Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder?

Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Sydney Sixers are likely to field Daniel Hughes, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques and 7 more, and Sydney Thunder Matthew Gilkes, David Warner, Sam Konstas, Sam Billings and 8 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.

Who leads the Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder head-to-head record?

Sydney Sixers lead 17-8 from 27 matches, with 2 draws or no-results. They last met at Sydney Cricket Ground on 16 Jan 2026: Sydney Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining).

When and where is Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder being played?

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder is being played on Friday 15 January 2027, starting at 08:15 UK time (08:15 UTC, 13:45 IST).

Who are the top run-scorers in Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder head-to-head matches?

Across the 27 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder meetings are Moises Henriques (Sydney Sixers, 522 runs), Daniel Hughes (Sydney Thunder, 471 runs) and Josh Philippe (Sydney Sixers, 389 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.

Who are the top wicket-takers in Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder head-to-head matches?

Across the 27 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder meetings are Sean Abbott (Sydney Sixers, 25 wickets), Ben Dwarshuis (Sydney Sixers, 20 wickets) and Daniel Sams (Sydney Sixers, 19 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.

Who are the in-form batters for Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder?

Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are David Warner (Sydney Thunder, 433 runs in 8 innings), Steven Smith (Sydney Sixers, 299 runs in 6 innings) and Matthew Gilkes (Sydney Thunder, 232 runs in 10 innings). David Warner's latest innings: 67, 82 and 110.

Who are the in-form bowlers for Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder?

Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Ben Dwarshuis (Sydney Sixers, 13 wickets in 8 innings), Daniel Sams (Sydney Thunder, 12 wickets in 9 innings) and Sean Abbott (Sydney Sixers, 11 wickets in 9 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.