Sydney Thunder Record at Sydney Cricket Ground

The Sydney Cricket Ground has often demanded patience and precision rather than raw hitting power, and for Sydney Thunder, that balance has been difficult to strike consistently. While the surface can offer value for shots once batters are set, early movement and the larger boundaries tend to punish lapses in judgement.

Against Sydney Sixers in particular, Thunder have struggled to gain control at their home venue, even when they have shown intent and brief momentum through the innings.

From a results standpoint, the SCG has been a challenging ground for Sydney Thunder. Across 13 innings played between 2012 and 2025, they have managed 3 wins, 8 losses, 1 tie, and 1 no result, underlining how hard it has been for them to turn performances into outcomes here.

Several games have slipped away despite decent starts or competitive totals, highlighting the importance of sustaining pressure across both innings at this venue.

Coming into this fixture, David Warner remains Thunder’s most influential batter at the SCG. Across his Thunder innings at this ground, Warner has scored 323 runs in 7 innings, averaging 64.60, and this season he has been the third highest run scorer in the BBL, reinforcing his importance at the top of the order.

His experience and ability to control the tempo will be crucial on a surface that rewards smart batting. With the ball, Daniel Sams has been a key figure for Thunder this season. Across 9 matches, Sams has taken 12 wickets, consistently providing breakthroughs and control, making him central to Thunder’s plans when trying to rein in opposition scoring at the SCG.

Sydney Thunder Record at Sydney Cricket Ground

Played

Won

Lost

Avg. Score

Avg. 1st Inng

Avg. 2nd Inng

13

3

8

142

148

132

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers at Sydney Cricket Ground

Opponent

Matches

Won

Lost

Avg. Score

Sydney Sixers

13

3

8

142

Sydney Thunder’s record at the SCG clearly reflects their struggles against Sydney Sixers, especially at a venue where small margins often decide games. Even when posting reasonable totals, Thunder have found it difficult to maintain control across all phases.

With David Warner carrying strong batting form and Daniel Sams expected to lead the bowling effort, Thunder’s chances at the SCG will once again come down to holding key moments rather than relying on short bursts of momentum.

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