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

Sydney Thunder will face the Sydney Sixers in the 7th match of the BBL 2025-26 on Saturday, December 20, at Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney. The Thunder faced the Hobart Hurricanes in their first game this season and made 180 runs for the loss of six wickets. Cameron Bancroft made 61 runs off 44 deliveries and was the highest scorer for the team. The Hurricanes took 19.5 overs to reach the target of 181 runs with four wickets in hand. Shadab Khan was the pick of the bowlers for the Thunder and took two wickets for 36 runs in four overs.

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

Top Order: Sam Konstas, Matthew Gilkes, and Cameron Bancroft

Sam Konstas, Matthew Gilkes, and Cameron Bancroft will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Bancroft was the highest scorer for the Thunder in the first game with 61 runs off 44 deliveries.

Middle Order: Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), and Shadab Khan

Oliver Davies, Sam Billings, and Shadab Khan are likely to be there in the middle order. Billings is the second-highest run-scorer for the Thunder with 271 runs in 12 matches at an average of 30.11 and a strike rate of 132.84.

Lower Middle Order: Daniel Sams and Chris Green (c)

Daniel Sams and Chris Green are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Green is the leading wicket-taker for the Thunder with 12 wickets in 11 innings at an average of 25.08, an economy of 7.34, and a strike rate of 20.50.

Bowlers: Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, and Reece Topley

Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, and Reece Topley could be the three bowlers for the team. McAndrew took eight wickets, while Sangha picked up seven wickets last season for the Thunder.

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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