Sydney Sixers
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Sydney Thunder
| 1/85 Sydney Sixers win by 9 wickets (DLS Method) |
| 0/16 (1.3) | *Jordan | O: 10.3 | Vince* | 43 (35) |
| 0/21 (2.0) | Sandhu | RR:7.29 | Hughes | 41 (27) |
| run out (Jordan) |  | 0.1 1/0 |  | Philippe 0(1) |
| First Innings: Sydney Thunder | 6/128 | RR: 5.49 | O: 20.0 |
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| First Innings: Sydney Thunder | 6/128 | RR: 5.49 | O: 20.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S.R. Watson* c. Philippe b. Curran | 28 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 116.67 |
J.J.S. Sangha c. O'Keefe b. Abbott | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 |
C.J. Ferguson c. Hughes b. O'Keefe | 26 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 78.79 |
A.P. Devcich c. O'Keefe b. Abbott | 22 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
C.J. Green not out | 34 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 154.55 |
D.R. Sams c. Abbott b. Curran | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
C.J. Jordan c. Curran b. Dwarshuis | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
B.J. Holt+ not out | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
G.S. Sandhu | |||||
J.D. Cook | |||||
F. Ahmed | |||||
Extras (b 1, lb 3, w 2, nb 0) | 6 | ||||
| Total | 128 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.N.J. O'Keefe | 4.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 |
| B.J. Dwarshuis | 4.0 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| S.A. Abbott | 4.0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 |
| T.K. Curran | 4.0 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8.00 |
| L.A.J. Pope | 4.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5.00 |
| First Innings: Sydney Sixers | 1/85 | RR: 7.29 | O: 10.3 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J. Philippe+ run out (Jordan) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
D.P. Hughes not out | 41 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 151.85 |
J.M. Vince not out | 43 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 122.86 |
M.C. Henriques* | |||||
J.C. Silk | |||||
J.R. Edwards | |||||
T.K. Curran | |||||
S.A. Abbott | |||||
S.N.J. O'Keefe | |||||
B.J. Dwarshuis | |||||
L.A.J. Pope | |||||
Extras (b 0, lb 0, w 1, nb 0) | 1 | ||||
| Total | 85 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Cook | 2.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
| C.J. Green | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.00 |
| G.S. Sandhu | 2.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.50 |
| F. Ahmed | 3.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8.00 |
| C.J. Jordan | 1.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 10.67 |
| D.R. Sams | 1.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 |
Match result:
The Sydney Sixers have record a Duckworth-Lewis win over the Sydney Thunder, reaching the adjusted total with nine balls to spare.
Final score
Sydney Thunder 6/128
Sydney Sixers 1/85
Sydne Sixers win via Duckworth-Lewis method.
Match preview:
The Sydney Sixers and the Sydney Thunder meet at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a crucial Big Bash fixture for both teams. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7pm (AEDT).
The Big Bash doesn’t get any better than the Sydney Smash and tonight could be an explosive version of it; with both sides desperate for a win to edge ever closer to a finals berth.
The Sydney Sixers have continued to firm as semi-final participants and go into this match knowing that a win tonight seals the deal.
The Thunder are also a chance for finals play, but will need to win their remaining matches, and hope for a little help elsewhere, if they are to move into the knockout phase of the tournament.
Last time out, the Thunder found little with the bat, falling to the Renegades and managing just 113 runs while chasing a moderate 140.
The top order failed to fire bar Callum Ferguson and if not for the exciting newcomer Baxter Holt, their total may have been below three figures.
The Sixers have been on a steady incline and look to have momentum on their side.
Daniel Hughes and Moises Henriques guided them to a comfortable eight-wicket win against the Strikers last Tuesday, in a match that they controlled for the entire night.
Shane Watson and Ferguson will once again be key for the Thunder up top and Daniel Hughes is edging closer to 300 runs for the tournament; emphasising his value.
Sean Abbott and Steve O’Keefe have 35 wickets between them and loom as major obstacles to the Thunder finding enough runs to trouble the Sixers.
The men in green will be looking towards Jono Cook and Daniel Sams to lead the way with the ball in what is a must-win clash for the Thunder.
There is zero scope for a slow start in this one, with both sides sure to attack from ball one in an effort to stamp their authority over this match and the City.
Prediction
It looks a battle between the crafty bowling of the Sixers and the hit and miss top order of the Thunder to decide this clash.
The Sixers should be able to clamp down and restrict the Thunder with the ball to allow their top order to manage a total if chasing.
If the Sixers bat first, they may build a score that is just beyond the reach of their cross-city rivals.
Catch all the action on The Roar live coverage from 7pm (AEDT).
Where: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
When: Saturday 2nd February 2019, 7pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox Sports and the Seven Network
Betting: Sydney Sixers $1.71 Sydney Thunder $2.15
Sydney Sixers
Sean Abbott, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Mickey Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Dan Hughes, Ben Manenti, Steve O’Keefe, Josh Philippe, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Silk, James Vince
Sydney Thunder
Shane Watson (c), Fawad Ahmed, Jono Cook, Anton Devcich, Callum Ferguson, Chris Green, Baxter Holt, Chris Jordan, Nathan McAndrew, Arjun Nair, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Sangha
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks for being on board for the blog tonight. It was a promising game that ultimately disappointed after the Thunder could only manage a mediocre 128 in the first innings. The Sixers bowling attack clamped them down well and the chase looked a mere formality before the rains came and the night became somewhat uncertain. In the end, James Vince and Daniel Hughes guided the Sixers home, chasing just 84 from 12 overs. There were few boundaries hit and the large crowd that turned up to watch Sydney's teams do battle would have been somewhat disappointed with the disturbance that the rain caused. The Sixers now stand an excellent chance of hosting a final and the Thunder's season may be well and truly over. Final Score Sydney Sixers win by 9 wickets.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
The Sixers have the win in a rain affected match at the SCG.
Sydney Sixers…………1/85
Over………………………..11 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FOUR RUNS!!!! and the Sixers are home. A lovely stroke from Vince.
Sydney Sixers…………1/85
Over………………………..11 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Hughes punches through cover for a run.
Sydney Sixers…………1/81
Over………………………..11 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
The next ball is effective. No run. Nice yorker.
Sydney Sixers…………1/80
Over………………………..11 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Jordan starts his next over with a wide.
Sydney Sixers…………1/80
Over………………………..11 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
5 runs to win!
Sydney Sixers…………1/79
Over………………………..11 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Hughes drives for a single.
Sydney Sixers…………1/79
Over………………………..11 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Vince clips for a single behind square on the leg side.
Sydney Sixers…………1/78
Over………………………..10 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Vince plays to long on for two.
Sydney Sixers…………1/77
Over………………………..10 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Hughes slashes through the off-side for a single.
Sydney Sixers…………1/75
Over………………………..10 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Vince then takes a single.
Sydney Sixers…………1/74
Over………………………..10 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Vince takes an easy two.
Sydney Sixers…………1/73
Over………………………..10 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Sandhu is back into the attack.
Sydney Sixers…………1/71
Over………………………..10 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Hughes takes another single, Vince plays and misses and then takes a single to end the over.
Sydney Sixers…………1/71
Over………………………..8 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Hughes sweeps beautifully for FOUR!
Sydney Sixers…………1/69
Over………………………..8 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Vince finds a run to backward square on the off side.
Sydney Sixers…………1/65
Over………………………..8 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Hughes chips for a single to leg.
Sydney Sixers…………1/64
Over………………………..8 (max 12)
Chasing……………………84