Match Details
Date & Time:
8th Jan 2023, 1:45 PM
Match Number:
Match 34
Match Results:
SIX Won By 7 wickets
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers
THU vs SIX T20 Match 34, Big Bash League, 2022/23 - Match Info
Sydney Sixers beat Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets
Player of the match
Sean Abbott - SIX
Match Summary
Player of the Match
133/8 (20.0 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Sam Whiteman
42(34)
Alex Ross
34(34)
Sean Abbott
3-9(4)
Ben Dwarshuis
2-28(4)
134/3 (16.2 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Jordan Silk
59(42)
Moises Henriques
53(38)
Chris Green
2-29(4)
Brendan Doggett
1-23(4)
Detailed Commentary
All
Wickets
4s
6s
THU
SIX
Right then, that's all from this game. The Big Bash League 2022-23 action continues on Monday, 9th January as Hobart Hurricanes take on Melbourne Stars at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. That game will begin at 1.45 pm IST (8.15 am GMT). As always, you can join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Sean Abbott is the Player of the Match for his brilliant spell of 3 for 9 from his four overs. He says that Dan Christian was pretty upset because he saw a green tinge on the wicket. Adds that they are getting to that stage of the season where they need to perform and he is really happy with the way they did tonight. Says that he thought there would a bit more swing but he adjusted to the conditions. Praises the Sydney Thunder boys who put up a good fight but they dragged it back at the end. Adds that this victory shapes up nicely for the return fixture and he hopes to make it 2-0 against them this season.
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Having failed to put up a good score on the board, the onus was on Sydney Thunder bowlers to step up and take early inroads with the new ball. They did take three wickets inside the Powerplay to put Sydney Sixers under the pump. However, they failed to keep the pressure on from thereon and failed to make a mark against Jordan Silk and Moises Henriques. With not a big total to defend, Sydney Thunder were behind the eight ball and in the end, failed to defend the total. Chris Green and Brendan Doggett starred with the ball for Sydney Thunder but not enough to help them get the win in this game.
Earlier in the game, after being sent into bat, Sydney Thunder were off to a shaky start losing three wickets inside the Powerplay. Sam Whiteman and Alex Ross then got together to resurrect the Sydney Thunder innings. However, neither of them was able to bat through and their dismissals meant Sydney Thunder lost their way in the innings. Ben Cutting did strike a few lusty blows towards the end to get his side over the 130-run mark but it proved to be not enough against a strong Sydney Sixers side.
A comprehensive win for Sydney Sixers! A dominant performance with both bat and ball sees Sydney Sixers cruise home to victory in the Sydney Smash. While chasing a low total, they lost their top three batters in the first four overs. Jordan Silk along with skipper Moises Henriques stitched an unbeaten 109-run stand with both batters notching their respective fifties to ensure there were no more hiccups in the chase. With this 7-wicket win, Sydney Sixers go top of the Big Bash League 2022-23 standings.
134/3 (16.2)
Over 17
4
4
wd
Moises Henriques*
53 (38)
Jordan Silk
59 (42)
Nathan McAndrew
0/23 (2.2)
SIX
134/3
4
16.2
Nathan McAndrew to Moises Henriques ,FOUR MORE! GAME SET MATCH! Short again around off, Moises Henriques pulls it behind square on the leg side and gets a boundary. Moises Henriques brings up his fifty with that and a win over their arch-rivals Thunder. Sydney Sixers win by 7 wickets!
4
16.1
Nathan McAndrew to Moises Henriques ,FOUR! Short of a length angling down the leg, Moises Henriques pulls it away to the fine leg region for a boundary. Easy pickings for the batter.
Sydney Sixers have taken the Power Surge in their quest to finish the chase quickly.
wd
16.1
Nathan McAndrew to Moises Henriques ,WIDE! Length ball angling down the leg, Moises Henriques looks to pull and misses it. Wide called by the umpire.
Over 16
1
0
2
2
0
1
Moises Henriques*
45 (36)
Jordan Silk
59 (42)
Usman Qadir
0/22 (3)
SIX
125/3
1
15.6
Usman Qadir to Moises Henriques ,100 RUN STAND UP BETWEEN SILK AND HENRIQUES! Good length delivery, outside the off stump, Moises Henriques slices it over point to retain strike with a single.
0
15.5
Usman Qadir to Moises Henriques ,Fuller outside off, Moises Henriques misses out on the sweep.
2
15.4
Usman Qadir to Moises Henriques ,Short of a length on the stumps, Moises Henriques uses his feet and thumps it towards the deep mid-wicket region. Nathan McAndrew puts in the dive and saves 2 for his side.
2
15.3
Usman Qadir to Moises Henriques ,Good length delivery, outside the off stump, Moises Henriques dances down the wicket and heaves it over mid-wicket, but Daniel Sams gives it a good chase to save a couple for his team.
0
15.2
Usman Qadir to Moises Henriques ,Length ball around off, Moises Henriques pats it back at the bowler.
1
15.1
Usman Qadir to Jordan Silk ,Tad short outside off, Jordan Silk cuts it to backward point for one.
Over 15
2
1
1
1
4nb
2
2
Moises Henriques*
40 (31)
Jordan Silk
58 (41)
Ben Cutting
0/14 (1)
SIX
119/3
2
14.6
Ben Cutting to Moises Henriques ,Slower and on a length on middle, Moises Henriques clips this one gently towards square leg and collects a couple of runs.
1
14.5
Ben Cutting to Jordan Silk ,On a length around off, Jordan Silk guides this one towards short third man for a single.
1
14.4
Ben Cutting to Moises Henriques ,Back of a length outside off, Moises Henriques slaps it towards to the left of backward point for a single.
1
14.3
Ben Cutting to Jordan Silk ,Fullish delivery at the stumps, Jordan Silk drills this one back past the bowler. Ben Cutting stops it in his follow through and keeps it to a single.
4nb
14.3
Ben Cutting to Jordan Silk ,NO BALL! FOUR! Ben Cutting bowls a high full toss at the body of the batter, Jordan Silk gets cramped for room but still manages to help it fine towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
2
14.2
Ben Cutting to Jordan Silk ,Back of a length outside off by Ben Cutting, Jordan Silk cuts this one hard past backward point. Brendan Doggett runs to his left from deep cover and keeps it to two.
2
14.1
Ben Cutting to Jordan Silk ,FIFTY for Jordan Silk! Ben Cutting bowls it short and on middle, Jordan Silk picks the length early and pulls this one through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Over 14
1
4
4
2
1
1
Jordan Silk*
48 (36)
Moises Henriques
37 (29)
Daniel Sams
0/23 (2)
SIX
105/3
1
13.6
Daniel Sams to Jordan Silk ,Length delivery outside off, Jordan Silk steers this one towards backward point and takes a single.
4
13.5
Daniel Sams to Jordan Silk ,FOUR! TWO IN TWO! Daniel Sams rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls a length delivery down the leg side, Jordan Silk lets the ball come to him and helps this fine on the leg side. Gets it to the right of fine leg and collects a boundary.
4
13.4
Daniel Sams to Jordan Silk ,FOUR! A pacy delivery on off and into the wicket, Jordan Silk stands tall and pulls this one through the vacant mid-wicket region for a boundary.
2
13.3
Daniel Sams to Jordan Silk ,Slower and on a length at the pads, Jordan Silk clips it off his hips towards fine leg and collects a couple of runs. Good running by Jordan Silk.
1
13.2
Daniel Sams to Moises Henriques ,On a length outside off from over the wicket, Moises Henriques opens the bat face and guides it down to third man for a single.
1
13.1
Daniel Sams to Jordan Silk ,Daniel Sams bowls a length delivery at the batter, Jordan Silk pushes this one down to mid on and takes a single.
Daniel Sams (1-0-10-0) returns to the attack.
Over 13
0
0
4
1
1
1
Moises Henriques*
36 (28)
Jordan Silk
36 (31)
Nathan McAndrew
0/14 (2)
SIX
92/3
0
12.6
Nathan McAndrew to Moises Henriques ,On a length on off, Moises Henriques defends this one towards mid-wicket for a dot.
0
12.5
Nathan McAndrew to Moises Henriques ,Short of a length on off by Nathan McAndrew, Moises Henriques taps it straight to backward point for a dot.
4
12.4
Nathan McAndrew to Moises Henriques ,FOUR! Beautifully played! Nathan McAndrew bowls this one fuller outside off, Moises Henriques plays this one with a straight bat and lofts this one over extra cover for a boundary.
1
12.3
Nathan McAndrew to Jordan Silk ,Tad short around off, Jordan Silk punches this one to the left of deep cover and settles for a single.
Head to Head
Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand
SIX vs THU
*Last 3 years
6
No. of Matches
5
SIX
1
THU
0
Tie
Last Overs
over 17
wd
4
4
Runs 9
over 16
1
0
2
2
0
1
Runs 6
over 15
2
2
4nb
1
1
1
2
Runs 14
over 14
1
1
2
4
4
1
Runs 13
over 13
1
1
1
4
0
0
Runs 7
Venue/Pitch Details
Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Bowling Friendly
Toss Agnostic
Pace Friendly
140
1st Batting Average
166
Highest Score Chased
11
No. of Matches
Won by team
1st Batting
45%
2nd Batting
55%
Wicket Split
Pacer
76.23% | 93W
Spin
23.77% | 29W
Match Officals
Umpire:
Phillip Gillespie (AUS), Shawn Craig (AUS)
Third Umpire:
Greg Davidson (AUS)
Match Referee:
Dave Gilbert (AUS)
