Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, 30th Match - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: Big Bash League, 2015-16 Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Date & Time: Jan 16, 06:10 PM LOCAL

Nic Maddinson registered a quick-fire fifty but his knock went in vain © Cricbuzz

Thunder go into the derby with four losses on the trot after having had a phenomenal start to their season with three consecutive wins before the New Year break.

For Sixers, placed at the bottom of the points table, it will be an opportunity to cripple first-timers Thunder's chances as well as end their disappointing campaign on a high with a consolation win at the SCG.

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Maddinson's superb outing came to an end in the 13th over when he fell to Fawad Ahmed for a 40-ball 70, which included five sixes and four fours. Maddinson came down the track and looked to heave the ball to the on side. However, he did not time it properly and saw Henry Nicholls put in the dive and hold on to the catch at long-on. In his next over, Ahmed went on to dismiss Ben Dwarshuis and Johan Botha. Sixers slipped to 140 for 6, needing 63 more off 30.

The procession of wickets continued as Jordan Silk and Nathan Lyon fell in quick succession, both getting out to Chris Green in the 16th over. McKay wrapped it up for Thunder in the 18th over, getting rid of Jackson Bird and Doug Bollinger to finish with figures of 3-16 as Sixers were bowled out for 156.

The 46-run victory, which was Thunder's first in their last five games, kept their semi-final hopes alive as they moved up to the third spot with eight points.Melbourne Stars have eight points and Renegades have six, with both teams having a game remaining. A loss for Stars and a win for Renegades will see three teams tied with eight points and the Net Run Rate will come into the equation.Thunder have done themselves a world of good by winning this game by a good margin.