The Thunder imploded after the ability play with David Warner’s lone hand not sufficient because the Sixers stormed to victory within the Sydney Smash because of a masterful spell from Steve O’Keefe.

The Sydney Thunder made 132 all out from 19.4 overs in reply to the Sydney Sixers’ 7-151 on the SCG, with David Warner high scoring with 37, however Steve O’Keefe was the hero with figures of 3-13 from his 4 overs.

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The Thunder had been a 90.26 per cent likelihood of successful after being 0-44 after the ability play, however they imploded from there on to give up to the Sixers.

The Sixers made 7-151 from their 20 overs after being despatched in by the Thunder on the SCG, with Josh Philippe high scoring with 47 after Steve Smith acquired a primary ball duck.

Moises Henriques was mic’d up on Fox Cricket and was pulling no punches as he known as the photographs to complete off the win.

Speaking to his bowler Sean Abbott as Liam Hatcher got here to the crease, he mentioned: “Midwicket is the catcher. He stays so far leg side, he won’t lap. He’s scared s**tless.”

That just about summed up the efficiency from the Thunder, whose batting has allow them to down all season.

Earlier Steve Smith was caught making an attempt to go massive off the primary ball of the Sydney Smash from Daniel Sams because the Sixers slumped to 1-0.

“I don’t think anybody can believe that,” Mark Howard mentioned.

“I don’t think Steve Smith has mis-hit one for the Sixers in two seasons, I can’t believe that,” Mark Waugh added.

“It is a pretty hard shot to play first ball.”

Prior to the primary ball David Warner couldn’t resist a lighthearted dig at his former long-time teammate.

“He’s got his tennis swing on I reckon,” Warner mentioned on Fox Cricket.

“Him and Novak Djokovic are mates now, so we might see a bit of top spin. He loves a little slice over third man.”

Mark Waugh requested if Warner was making an attempt to distract Smith.

“Nothing distracts him ever,” Warner replied earlier than sledging Smith as he marked guard.

“No that’s not centre. To the right. Mate if you open the batting you have got to mark it properly. One go only.”

TEAMS

Sixers: Steve Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Stephen O’Keefe

Thunder: Alex Hales, David Warner, Cameron Bancroft (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Oliver Davies, Chris Green (c), Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Toby Gray, Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha

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MATCH PREVIEW

All eyes can be on David Warner after his mercy sprint from his brothers’ marriage ceremony when the Sixers host the Thunder within the Sydney smash on the SCG.

The Thunder have gained the bat flip and elected to bowl first.

Warner got here straight from the wedding in the Hunter on a helicopter in a bid to play his first sport of the season for the Thunder after retiring from worldwide cricket.

The third positioned Sixers can soar the Scorchers into second with a victory, whereas the second final Thunder are taking part in for delight after a disappointing BBL13 marketing campaign.

The Sixers are coming off a win over the Stars of their final begin, whereas the Thunder misplaced to the Scorchers.

New Test opener Steve Smith can be in motion for the Sixers and can possible companion James Vince on the high of the order, whereas Steve O’Keefe and Sean Abbott will lead the cost with the ball.

Warner and Cameron Bancroft will lead the cost with the bat for the Thunder, whereas Daniel Sams and Nathan McAndrew can be key with the ball.

It units the scene for a tantalising conflict between the outdated Sydney foes in entrance of a packed Sydney Cricket Ground.