SIX vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Key Match Insights, Top Picks & Fantasy Tips

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Fantasy Ka Mastermind
January 23, 2025

KEY MATCH INSIGHTS: SIX vs THU

🗓️ Date: 24th January 2025
🕒 Time: 01:45 PM
📍 Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground

WIN PROBABILITY

  • Sydney Sixers (SIX): 55%

  • Sydney Thunder (THU): 45%

GROUND CONDITIONS & PITCH REPORT

  • Average Score: 164
    The pitch at Sydney Cricket Ground has favored batters but offers enough for bowlers to keep them in the game.

  • Average Wickets: 7 per innings
    Bowlers, particularly pacers, have been able to make breakthroughs consistently.

  • Scoring Breakdown:

    • Scores <140: 1 match – Low-scoring games are rare, indicating strong batting conditions.

    • Scores 140-180: 5 matches – The majority of games fall in this competitive scoring range.

    • Scores >180: 4 matches – High-scoring thrillers are quite common on this pitch.

  • Pitch Trends:

    • Batting vs Bowling Fantasy Points:

      • Batting: 51%

      • Bowling: 49%

      • Batters have a slight edge, especially in the first innings.

    • Pace vs Spin Fantasy Points:

      • Pace: 52%

      • Spin: 48%

      • Pacers are marginally more effective, especially in death overs.

💡 Fantasy Tip: Include top-order batters and death-over pacers for maximum impact.

  • Toss Decision:

    • 20% opt to bat first

    • 80% opt to chase

  • Match Outcomes:

    • Batting First Win Rate: 70%

    • Chasing Win Rate: 30%

PROJECTED BATTING ORDER

Sydney Sixers (SIX):

  1. Josh Philippe (WK)

  2. Kurtis Patterson

  3. Moises Henriques (C)

  4. Jack Edwards

Sydney Thunder (THU):

  1. David Warner (C)

  2. Matthew Gilkes (WK)

  3. Oliver Davies

  4. Sam Billings

PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR

Star Performers:

  • Ben Dwarshuis (SIX): A consistent all-round performer, averaging 49.2 fantasy points in the last 5 matches.

  • David Warner (THU): A dependable batter, averaging 50.8 points in the last 5 games.

  • Jack Edwards (SIX): A top all-rounder, averaging 56.5 fantasy points in the last 5 matches.

Key Venue Performers:

  • Josh Philippe (SIX): Dominates at the SCG, averaging 33.58 points in 31 matches.

  • Moises Henriques (SIX): A reliable performer, averaging 29.7 points at this venue.

X-Factor Players:

  • Wes Agar (THU): A game-changer with the ball when given a chance.

FANTASY INSIGHTS

Powerplay Performers (Batters):

  • Matthew Gilkes (THU): Averages 23.2 points in the powerplay.

  • David Warner (THU): Consistent with 18.8 points per match.

Powerplay Performers (Bowlers):

  • George Garton (SIX): Averages 27 points in the powerplay.

  • Jack Edwards (SIX): Effective with an average of 23.75 points.

Death-Over Specialists:

  • Tanveer Sangha (THU): Averages 42.5 points in the death overs.

  • Ben Dwarshuis (SIX): A reliable bowler, capable of breaking partnerships.

TEAM FORM GUIDE

Sydney Sixers (SIX):

  • Last 5 Matches: L, L, W, W, L

Sydney Thunder (THU):

  • Last 5 Matches: W, L, W, L, L

VENUE COMMENTARY

The Sydney Cricket Ground is a batting-friendly venue with short square boundaries, making it ideal for stroke players. While the pitch slightly favors teams batting first, pacers tend to dominate the death overs. The Sydney Sixers have a slight edge over Sydney Thunder, but the latter's top-order firepower could turn the game on its head.