BBL 2025-26: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Match 37: The 37th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26, between SIX and THU, will begin at 1:45 PM IST on January 16th at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia. Let's find out more about the live streaming and live telecast of the Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder (SS vs ST) match.
SIX vs THU (Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder) Match Details
| Match | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder (SS vs ST) |
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Date | Friday, 16th January 2026 |
| Time | 01:45 PM (IST) - 08:15 AM (GMT) |
SIX vs THU Match Previews
A lot is at stake for both teams in today's Sydney Smash. On one hand, the Sydney Sixers will be looking to secure their place in the playoffs and maintain their position in the top two of the points table, where the return of star players like Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc gives them a significant advantage.
The Sydney Thunder are already out of the tournament, but under the captaincy of David Warner, they will be playing for pride and hoping to end their season on a high note by defeating their local rivals. This match at the Sydney Cricket Ground is a chance for the Sixers to pave their way to the final, while for the Thunder, it's a crucial battle to regain their lost form and respect.
SIX vs THU Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground offers a balanced pitch for the SIX vs THU Big Bash League match, which is generally good for batsmen and also provides some assistance to fast bowlers early on.
The surface offers good pace and bounce, making it a good batting track where scores of 160-175 in the first innings are common. Fast bowlers tend to dominate in the initial stages due to the conditions, while spinners become more effective later in the innings; the average first-innings score in recent BBL matches here has been around 151-176.
Who will win today's BBL match between Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder?
Aaj ka SIX vs THU match kon jeetega: The Sydney Sixers are the favorites to win their Big Bash League match against the Sydney Thunder at the Sydney Cricket Ground today.
The Sixers have the upper hand in this rivalry, having won 14 of their 23 matches against the Thunder, including an impressive 10-5 record in home games at the SCG. This dominance in the Sydney Smash gives them a significant advantage in big matches.
Betting algorithms are giving the Sixers a 65% chance of winning, citing their superior recent form and home-ground advantage compared to the Thunder's 35% chance. Key Sixers players like Moises Henriques and Babar Azam further strengthen their team against the Thunder's David Warner and Shadab Khan.
