The visiting team have lost their last three games and hence will be eager to go for a win, as a loss here could hamper their progress into the semi-finals of the BBL. However, they will have their task cut out against the Sixers, who have won two matches on the trot.
Sydney have the advantage of playing on their home ground and will also carry forward the edge of having triumphed over Adelaide Strikers early in this edition of the league. The home team have some in-form players in their ranks, with Steve O'Keefe and Sean Abbot leading the charge with the ball, having scalped 16 wickets apiece, while the batting is looking dangerous with Jordan Silk, James Vince and Josh Philippe all in good nick.
Strikers on the other hand will be buoyed by the addition of Peter Siddle into the 13-member squad for the upcoming game. The veteran seamer is not in the Australian Test squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka, and he replaces Wes Agar in the Adelaide side.
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Wicket-keeper: Josh Philippe (8.5 credits)
Philippe is the danger man for the home side at the top of the order along with his opening partner Daniel Hughes. The keeper struck an unbeaten 49-ball 86 in the last game against the Hobart Hurricanes and has found good rhythm as the tournament has progressed. In 11 innings, the batsman has smashed 239 runs at an average that is inching towards 40, and a strike-rate of
The visiting team have lost their last three games and hence will be eager to go for a win, as a loss here could hamper their progress into the semi-finals of the BBL. However, they will have their task cut out against the Sixers, who have won two matches on the trot.
Sydney have the advantage of playing on their home ground and will also carry forward the edge of having triumphed over Adelaide Strikers early in this edition of the league. The home team have some in-form players in their ranks, with Steve O'Keefe and Sean Abbot leading the charge with the ball, having scalped 16 wickets apiece, while the batting is looking dangerous with Jordan Silk, James Vince and Josh Philippe all in good nick.
Strikers on the other hand will be buoyed by the addition of Peter Siddle into the 13-member squad for the upcoming game. The veteran seamer is not in the Australian Test squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka, and he replaces Wes Agar in the Adelaide side.
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Wicket-keeper: Josh Philippe (8.5 credits)
Philippe is the danger man for the home side at the top of the order along with his opening partner Daniel Hughes. The keeper struck an unbeaten 49-ball 86 in the last game against the Hobart Hurricanes and has found good rhythm as the tournament has progressed. In 11 innings, the batsman has smashed 239 runs at an average that is inching towards 40, and a strike-rate of 161.48.
Batsman: James Vince (9 credits)
The Sydney Sixers batsman has played only 4 games but has managed to leave an impact straightaway. He scored his second fifty of the tournament in the last game against the Hurricanes and will be eager to continue his fine form. Along with a dangerous strike-rate of 144.09, Vince is known for playing big knocks and carrying his team through, which is what makes him a must-have in the Dream11 team.
All-rounder: Tom Curran (9.5 credits)
Tom Curran's nagging consistency and his ability to stall the run-flow both in the Powerplay and the death overs has made him a crucial player in the Sixers' line-up. His economy rate of 7.25 is admirable for a speedster in the format and the fact that he has managed to pick up 15 wickets as well, speaks about his impact in the edition. Curran has also been impressive with the bat coming lower down the order, scoring his 175 runs that includes a high score of 62 at a strike-rate of 145.83. Hence, he can change the game with both his bowling and his skills with the willow.
Bowler: Rashid Khan (10 credits)
Despite not being in the top-five wicket-takers list, Rashid Khan has stood out for his economical bowling, which makes him a threat at any point in the innings. He has managed to pick up 14 wickets nonetheless at a stunning economy rate of 5.62 - the best economy rate among bowlers who have taken 10 or more wickets in the ongoing BBL. The Afghanistan player can never be ruled out from the game and he has adequate experience to turn the match on its head in one spell.
Captain: Tom Curran
Vice-captain: Rashid Khan
