Sydney Sixers Team Players List, Schedule, and Probable Playing XI: BBL 2024/25

Sydney Sixers finished last season as runner-up and just missed the Brisbane Heat by 54 runs in the final. This season, they come back with a good set of players hoping to carry their momentum one step forward in winning the BBL title.

With a lot of depth and consistency in their game, the Sixers retained most of their quality players while adding some youngsters to both the batting and bowling units. With veteran campaigners and up-and-comers, they could be counted among the favorites to hold aloft the trophy when BBL 2025 takes place.

Sydney Sixers BBL 2024/25 Squad

Instead, the Sydney Sixers have taken the approach of continuity, retaining most of its core players from last season and adding some quality depth with the inclusion of a few new faces. An experienced team with stand-out bowlers and powerful hitters, they have the best fighting qualities to excel under pressure and, thereby, be expected to be among the top contenders this season.

Squad: 

Ben Dwarshuis, Steve Smith, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Jack Edwards, James Vince, Joel Davies, Ryan Hadley, Todd Murphy, Daniel Hughes, Jackson Bird, Jafer Chohan, Jordan Silk, Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques, Kurtis Patterson, Hayden Kerr, Izharulhaq Naveed, Mitchell Perry, Akeal Hosein

Sydney Sixers Key Players BBL 2024/25

1. Steve Smith

One of the world’s best batsmen, Steve Smith brings match-winning experience and talent to the Sixers’ side. An anomaly in his relatively scarce games last season was not a good season for him. Smith scored 1026 runs with an average of 41 and a strike rate of 142; he has 2 centuries and 7 half-centuries during his BBL career, which speaks of the capability of the batter to nullify completely the BBL bowling attacks.

2. Sean Abbott

Sean Abbott, a seasoned all-rounder who has come out good for his side, made his name by producing quality death-over bowling and finishes. He had taken 11 wickets at an economy of 9.1 last season, which put him amongst the most effective bowlers in the tournament.

A remarkable bowling figure 4 for 32 in the final match against Brisbane Heat is one of the most crucial spells for him.

3. Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc, who is a world-class fast bowler, would be a dream asset for the Sixers with enviable experience and raw pace and skill. Though he is slightly restricted due to international commitments, his brief outings so far have resulted in game-changing moments, and that makes him a prerequisite for an event as prestigious as this. Starc will be a huge addition to the Sydney Sixers.

4. Moises Henriques

Moises Henriques strategic leader and an able all-rounder as he has been throughout his career. Last season, he had made 257 runs and had chipped in with good overs when the team needed him to stabilize the middle order.

His all-round ability is very impactful. He has scored 2900 runs in his BBL career, and by his all-round ability, he has been awarded the player of the match 6 times.

5. Josh Philippe

Explosive opener and wicketkeeper Josh Philippe plays an important top-order role. With 257 runs last season, Philippe’s aggressive starts often set the tone for the Sixers, and his sharp glovework adds value behind the stumps. He has also scored 2200 runs and has 16 half-centuries in his BBL career.

Sydney Sixers BBL 2024/25 Schedule

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XI

1. Josh Philippe (WK)
2. Kurtis Patterson
3. Steve Smith
4. Moises Henriques (C)
5. James Vince
6. Daniel Hughes
7. Hayden Kerr
8. Sean Abbott
9. Ben Dwarshuis
10. Mitchell Starc
11. Todd Murphy

This probable playing XI has a rumbustious opening order led by the minnow batsman Smith and Philippe with the middle order governed by Henriques and Vince and a powerful bowling unit consisting of Abbott, Starc, and Dwarshuis.

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At Last, Sydney Sixers will be well-equipped to fight for the BBL 2025 title. With Moises Henriques at the helm and in the company of Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc, the balance and depth of this side are arguably one of the really tough sides to beat. Most Sixers fans are waiting for the day they can finally go all the way this season.