The upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) match between the Sydney Sixers (SIX) and Sydney Thunder (THU) on December 21, 2024, promises to be an exciting encounter. Here's a comprehensive Dream11 team prediction to help you make informed choices.

Fixture: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder 8th Match at Sydney (BBL)
Date: December 21, 2024, 7:15 PM Local (1:45 PM IST)
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
The SCG pitch traditionally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batsmen can capitalize on the true bounce, while spinners often find assistance as the game progresses. An average first-innings score of around 160-170 can be considered competitive.
Sydney Sixers:

Sydney Thunder:

Josh Philippe (SIX): A dynamic opener with a track record of explosive starts.
Alex Hales (THU): Known for his aggressive batting, Hales can change the game's course single-handedly.
Daniel Sams (THU): Offers valuable contributions with both bat and ball, making him a top fantasy pick.
Dan Christian (SIX): Brings experience and the ability to impact the game in multiple facets.
Sean Abbott (SIX): A consistent wicket-taker, Abbott is crucial in the death overs.
Tanveer Sangha (THU): His leg-spin can be a game-changer, especially on the SCG surface.
Josh Philippe (SIX): Apart from his batting prowess, Philippe's skills behind the stumps add value.
Wicketkeeper: Josh Philippe
Batsmen: Alex Hales, James Vince, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes
All-Rounders: Daniel Sams, Dan Christian
Bowlers: Sean Abbott, Tanveer Sangha, Ben Dwarshuis
Captain: Daniel Sams (THU)
Vice-Captain: Josh Philippe (SIX)
Monitor the toss and team news for any last-minute changes.
Consider the form of players from recent matches leading up to this fixture.
The SCG's dimensions can favor spinners; including quality spin options could be beneficial.
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Based on the current form and team strengths, the Sydney Sixers (SIX) are likely to win. With key players like Josh Philippe and Dan Christian, and a balanced team, they have the edge over Sydney Thunder (THU), despite Thunder's strong all-rounder Daniel Sams and explosive batsman Alex Hales. The SCG pitch could favor the Sixers' bowling attack, giving them the advantage.
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on current form and statistics, unforeseen factors can influence the actual game. Make your final team selections considering the latest information and your judgment.
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Joe Root
|
12972 |
| 2 |
Alastair Cook
|
12472 |
| 3 |
Steven Smith
|
9999 |
| 4 |
Hashim Amla
|
9282 |
| 5 |
|
9276 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
16056 |
| 2 |
Harbhajan Singh
|
13537 |
| 3 |
Ravichandran Ashwin
|
12255 |
| 4 |
|
11832 |
| 5 |
Mitchell Starc
|
10448 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jonny Bairstow
|
242 |
| 2 |
AB de Villiers
|
222 |
| 3 |
|
221 |
| 4 |
Joe Root
|
207 |
| 5 |
Steven Smith
|
195 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Abhigyan Kundu
|
13 |
| 2 |
Josh Philippe
|
12 |
| 3 |
Dhruv Jurel
|
8 |
| 4 |
Joshua Da Silva
|
8 |
| 5 |
Thomas Rew
|
7 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Virat Kohli
|
13906 |
| 2 |
Rohit Sharma
|
10866 |
| 3 |
|
10480 |
| 4 |
AB de Villiers
|
9577 |
| 5 |
Ross Taylor
|
8607 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shakib Al Hasan
|
9373 |
| 2 |
Harbhajan Singh
|
8973 |
| 3 |
Ravindra Jadeja
|
7936 |
| 4 |
|
7448 |
| 5 |
Adil Rashid
|
7214 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
242 |
| 2 |
Jos Buttler
|
221 |
| 3 |
|
206 |
| 4 |
AB de Villiers
|
176 |
| 5 |
Virat Kohli
|
152 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saad Baig
|
50 |
| 2 |
Sharujan Shanmuganathan
|
19 |
| 3 |
Noman Shah
|
18 |
| 4 |
|
15 |
| 5 |
Shahbaz Badar
|
11 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rohit Sharma
|
4231 |
| 2 |
|
4223 |
| 3 |
Virat Kohli
|
4188 |
| 4 |
Martin Guptill
|
3911 |
| 5 |
Paul Stirling
|
3777 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
3671 |
| 2 |
Adil Rashid
|
3301 |
| 3 |
|
3237 |
| 4 |
Shakib Al Hasan
|
3144 |
| 5 |
Mustafizur Rahman
|
2854 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
84 |
| 2 |
David Miller
|
82 |
| 3 |
Martin Guptill
|
75 |
| 4 |
Jos Buttler
|
74 |
| 5 |
Mohammad Nabi
|
73 |
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ahmad Ramdoni
|
20 |
| 2 |
Babette De Leede
|
17 |
| 3 |
Zane Green
|
16 |
| 4 |
Sulaimon Runsewe
|
15 |
| 5 |
Sahaj Chadha
|
14 |