Big Bash League

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Match Result & Analysis

Sydney Sixers cricket team logo

SS

49%
WINNER
VS
Sydney Thunder cricket team logo

ST

51%

Sydney Cricket Ground,

Our pre-match prediction
Analysis by CricketPrediction.com ยท
โŒ Prediction Incorrect
We Predicted
Sydney Thunder
at 51% confidence
Actual Result
Sydney Sixers won
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๐Ÿ“ Pre-Match Analysis ยท 16 Jan 2026, 18:52 IST

Result: Sydney Sixers won by 5 wickets. ST 189/6 vs SS 191/5.

Our Prediction: Sydney Thunder โ€” Incorrect


Pre-match analysis published on 16 January 2026:

Nothing between these sides on paper - Sydney Thunder just shade it.

Sydney Cricket Ground rewards teams setting a target - chasers have struggled here (26% win rate).

Watch for Sydney Thunder to attack early - they're scoring at 8.58 RPO in powerplays. With the new ball, Sydney Sixers have been excellent - an economy of 8.33 in powerplays.

Through the middle overs, Sydney Sixers have been solid, rotating strike at 7.86 RPO while keeping wickets intact.

Back Sydney Thunder with confidence at 51%.