2016–17 Sydney Sixers season
2016–17 season | |||
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Coach | Greg Shipperd (2nd season) | ||
Captain(s) | Moises Henriques | ||
Home ground | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | ||
BBL | 2nd | ||
BBL Finals | TBD | ||
Leading Run Scorer | Daniel Hughes (196) | ||
Leading Wicket Taker | Sean Abbott (13) | ||
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The 2016–17 Sydney Sixers season is the club's sixth consecutive season in the Big Bash League (BBL).
Players
Squad
Players with international caps are listed in bold.
S/N | Name | Nat. | Date of birth (age) | Batting style | Bowling style | Notes |
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Batsmen | ||||||
15 | Daniel Hughes | (1989-02-16) 16 February 1989 (age 35) | Left-handed | Right arm medium | ||
41 | Michael Lumb | (1980-02-12) 12 February 1980 (age 44) | Left-handed | Right arm medium | Visa contract & International Cap | |
53 | Nic Maddinson | (1991-12-21) 21 December 1991 (age 32) | Left-handed | Left arm orthodox | International Cap | |
20 | Jason Roy | (1990-07-21) 21 July 1990 (age 33) | Right-handed | – | Visa contract & International Cap | |
14 | Jordan Silk | (1992-04-13) 13 April 1992 (age 32) | Right-handed | – | ||
49 | Steve Smith | (1989-06-02) 2 June 1989 (age 35) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | International Cap | |
All-rounders | ||||||
77 | Sean Abbott | (1992-02-29) 29 February 1992 (age 32) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | International Cap | |
22 | Johan Botha | (1982-05-02) 2 May 1982 (age 42) | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | Non-Visa Contract & International Cap | |
23 | Ben Dwarshuis | (1994-06-23) 23 June 1994 (age 29) | Left-handed | Left arm fast medium | ||
21 | Moises Henriques | (1987-02-01) 1 February 1987 (age 37) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | Captain & International Cap | |
72 | Stephen O'Keefe | (1984-12-09) 9 December 1984 (age 39) | Right-handed | Left arm orthodox | International Cap | |
Wicket-keepers | ||||||
7 | Sam Billings | (1991-06-15) 15 June 1991 (age 32) | Right-handed | – | Visa contract & International Cap | |
1 | Ryan Carters | (1990-07-25) 25 July 1990 (age 33) | Right-handed | – | ||
24 | Brad Haddin | (1977-10-23) 23 October 1977 (age 46) | Right-handed | – | International Cap (International retiree) | |
Pace bowlers | ||||||
33 | Jackson Bird | (1986-12-11) 11 December 1986 (age 37) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | International Cap | |
4 | Doug Bollinger | (1981-07-24) 24 July 1981 (age 42) | Left-handed | Left arm fast medium | International Cap | |
5 | Harry Conway | (1992-09-17) 17 September 1992 (age 31) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | ||
8 | Josh Hazlewood | (1991-01-08) 8 January 1991 (age 33) | Left-handed | Right arm fast medium | International cap | |
15 | Joe Mennie | (1988-12-24) 24 December 1988 (age 35) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | International Cap | |
56 | Mitchell Starc | (1990-01-30) 30 January 1990 (age 34) | Left-handed | Left-arm fast | International Cap | |
6 | Henry Thornton | (1996-12-16) 16 December 1996 (age 27) | Right-handed | Right arm fast | ||
Spin bowlers | ||||||
67 | Nathan Lyon | (1987-11-20) 20 November 1987 (age 36) | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | International Cap | |
28 | Will Somerville | (1984-08-09) 9 August 1984 (age 39) | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | ||
52 | Soumil Chhibber | (1995-06-16) 16 June 1995 (age 28) | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | Development Rookie |
Big Bash League
Ladder
Pos | Team
| Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
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1 | Perth Scorchers (C) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.618 | Advance to play-off phase |
2 | Brisbane Heat | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.516 | |
3 | Sydney Sixers | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | −0.848 | |
4 | Melbourne Stars | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0.397 | |
5 | Melbourne Renegades | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0.042 | |
6 | Adelaide Strikers | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0.334 | |
7 | Hobart Hurricanes | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | −0.530 | |
8 | Sydney Thunder | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | −0.600 |
Results by round
Updated to match(es) played on 11 January 2017. Source: bigbash.com.au
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
20 December | (H) Sydney Thunder 8/159 (20 overs) | v | Sydney Sixers 1/160 (18 overs) | Sydney Sixers won by 9 wickets | |
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19:40 (D/N) Scorecard | Spotless Stadium Attendance: 21,798[2] Umpires: John Ward and Paul Wilson Player of the match: Moises Henriques (Sixers) | ||||
Ryan Gibson 53 (43) Joe Mennie 2/16 (2 overs) | |||||
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23 December | Hobart Hurricanes 6/200 (20 overs) | v | Sydney Sixers (H) 140 (16.2 overs) | Hobart Hurricanes won by 60 runs | |
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18:10 (D/N) Scorecard | Sydney Cricket Ground Attendance: 21,002[3] Umpires: Phillip Gillespie and Paul Wilson Player of the match: D'Arcy Short (Hurricanes) | ||||
Sam Billings 42 (33) Clive Rose 2/14 (2 overs) | |||||
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27 December | Perth Scorchers 8/130 (20 overs) | v | Sydney Sixers (H) 4/132 (18 overs) | Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets | |
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19:10 (D/N) Scorecard | Sydney Cricket Ground Attendance: 30,013[4] Umpires: Simon Fry and Michael Graham-Smith Player of the match: Johan Botha (Sixers) | ||||
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31 December | (H) Adelaide Strikers 9/152 (20 overs) | v | Sydney Sixers 104 (18.2 overs) | Adelaide Strikers won by 48 runs | |
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18:40 (D/N) Scorecard | Adelaide Oval Attendance: 45,471[5] Umpires: Ashley Barrow and Greg Davidson Player of the match: Sean Abbott (Sixers) | ||||
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3 January | (H) Brisbane Heat 6/186 (20 overs) | v | Sydney Sixers 7/191 (19.4 overs) | Sydney Sixers won by 3 wickets | |
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18:10 (D/N) Scorecard | The Gabba Attendance: 32,371[6] Umpires: Ashley Barrow and Mick Martell Player of the match: Daniel Hughes (Sixers) | ||||
Daniel Hughes 85 (55) Mitchell Swepson 2/25 (4 overs) | |||||
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9 January | Melbourne Renegades 6/170 (20 overs) | v | Sydney Sixers (H) 4/171 (19.3 overs) | Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets | |
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19:40 (D/N) Scorecard | Sydney Cricket Ground Attendance: 30,702[7] Umpires: Shawn Craig and Tony Wilds Player of the match: Brad Haddin (Sixers) | ||||
Daniel Hughes 41 (29) Thisara Perera 2/26 (4 overs) | |||||
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Home attendance
Game | Opponent | Attendance |
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2 | Hobart Hurricanes | 21,002[3] |
3 | Perth Scorchers | 30,013[4] |
6 | Melbourne Renegades | 30,702[7] |
7 | Sydney Thunder | TBD |
Total Attendance | 81,717 | |
Average Attendance | 27,239 |
References
- ^ "Big Bash League Table – 2016–17". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ Thank you to the 21,798 fans at tonight's #SydneySmash, a record #BBL crowd for Spotless Stadium. Retrieved on 20 Dec, 2016
- ^ a b The final crowd figure for tonight is 21,002. Thank you to everyone for coming out!! #smashemsixers twitter.com/SixersBBL. Retrieved on 23 Dec, 2016
- ^ a b Crowd figure tonight is 30,013. THANK YOU SYDNEY! #smashemsixers Retrieved on 27 Dec, 2016
- ^ It almost got lost amongst all the commotion, but another incredible turnout from the #strikeforce tonight!. Retrieved on 1 Jan, 2017
- ^ Another great crowd of 32,371 treated to a terrific game of cricket! Thanks for your support again, Brisbane! twitter.com/HeatBBL. Retrieved on 3 January 2017
- ^ a b Crowd figure for tonight's game is 30,702. Thanks to everyone for coming along to Girls' Night out #smashemsixers Retrieved on 9 Jan, 2016
External links
- Official site