BBL 2025-26: Predicting Sydney Sixers XI for match 7

Sydney Sixers will take on the Sydney Thunder in the 7th match of the BBL 2025-26 on Saturday, December 20, at Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney. The Sixers have lost both their matches so far. They faced the Adelaide Strikers in their previous outing and made 159 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Josh Philippe was the highest scorer for the team and made 46 runs off 28 deliveries. The Strikers took 19.2 overs to reach the target of 160 runs and won the match by three wickets. Jack Edwards took two wickets for 27 runs in four overs for the Sixers.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the Sydney Sixers for Match 7 of the BBL 2025-26 against the Sydney Thunder:

Top Order: Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, and Josh Philippe (wk)

Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, and Josh Philippe will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Philippe has made 74 runs in two matches so far this season at a strike rate of 160.86.

Middle Order: Moises Henriques (c) and Jordan Silk

Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk are likely to be there in the middle order. Henriques was the highest run-scorer for the Sixers last season and amassed 236 runs in 11 games at a strike rate of 124.21.

Lower Middle Order: Jack Edwards and Hayden Kerr

Jack Edwards and Hayden Kerr are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Edwards has been the best performer for the Sixers in two games this season. He has made 78 runs in two games at a strike rate of 185.71 and has taken three wickets at an average of 16.33.

Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davies, Mitchell Perry, and Jafer Chohan

Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davies, Mitchell Perry, and Jafer Chohan could be the three bowlers for the team. Dwarshuis was the leading wicket-taker for the Sixers last season with 14 wickets at a strike rate of 16.71 in 11 matches.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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