The Sydney Sixers have named an unchanged 14-player squad ahead of the biggest match of the regular season, the Sydney Smash, tomorrow night at the SCG.
With both sides officially locked in for the KFC BBL|14 Finals, the match is set to play a key role in deciding hosting rights next week.
The Sixers head into Friday night’s blockbuster on the back of another clutch win by the group, defeating the Strikers in Adelaide last night.
Chasing 183 for victory, the Sydneysiders required 23 runs from the final two overs, with Hayden Kerr (18 from 9) and Sean Abbott (7 from 5) sealing victory for the Sixers.
Young gun Lachy Shaw (32 off 21) starred in the field, making a stellar save on the boundary before taking a Jordan Silk style diving catch to dismiss Alex Ross.
First ball of Friday night’s match at the SCG is scheduled for 7.15pm. Gates open at 5.15pm.
The Sydney Smash will be broadcast live via Channel 7, 7plus, Foxtel, Kayo or listen live via ABC Sport and SEN.
Sydney Sixers squad v Sydney Thunder | January 17
Sean Abbott, Jafer Chohan, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Todd Murphy, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Lachlan Shaw, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith.