Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, 42nd T20 Match Prediction 18 Jan 2020

The second match of the Sydney derby will pit an in-form Sixers take on the Thunder in what could possibly be another nerve-wracking encounter for the cricketing fraternity across the globe. The last time these sides met this season witnessed the Sixers script a victory in the super-over, with Tom Curran emerging as the player of the match for his mind-boggling performances with both bat and ball. Led by Moises Henriques, the Sixers need couple more wins to seal a spot in the playoffs and although they were unfortunate to have tasted a no result in the recent match against Hurricanes, they would look to deploy all possible measures in gaining an upper hand over the nemesis - Sydney Thunder.

Meanwhile, the Callum Ferguson-captained Thunder has been showing signs of concern lately, with only a sole victory in the last five matches and it is high time they figure out the winning combination in order to carry forward in the competition. The Thunder lost out the recent match against Melbourne Renegades by a margin of 12-runs, and possibly look to better their batting and bowling departments in the coming T20 at Showground Stadium.

Clouds will hover around the stadium throughout with thunderstorms and showers in the first innings. DLS Method is likely to come into play offering a revised target for the team batting second. 

The wicket at Sydney Showground Stadium has usually been slow in the initial stages but flattens as the game progresses. Although the average first innings score at this venue remains 150, amidst the overcast and rainy conditions one can expect 160 as a par total. 

The toss-winning team should look to bat first on this occasion. With heavy rains being predicted by the end of first innings, the batters should look to whack every delivery out of the park from the very moment as it would become difficult to score evenly amidst the damp conditions in the latter stages.