Sydney Thunder players are all set to compete in the Big Bash League in 2022. They will be playing the first match on 13th December against Melbourne Stars at Manuka Oval. Trevor Bayliss is the coach of this team. Chris Green and Jason Sangha are the captains of the Thunder team. The team is expected to compete in the league with a focus on cricket.
Despite performing poorly in the starting years of the Big Bash League, the team did well in the subsequent season, and they won the 2015-16 BBL championship, the tournament’s fifth edition. Read this article to get all the information about the Sydney Thunder squad, team details, and fixtures for the BBL season 2022-2023.
Sydney Thunder Players Details
Check out the Sydney Thunder players who will be a part of this upcoming Big Bash League 2022.
Ben Cutting, Oliver Davies, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Sangha, Baxter Holt, Nathan McAndrew, Brendan Doggett, Matthew Gilkes, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams,
Overseas players: Alex Hales, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rilee Rossouw, Usman Qadir
Top 5 Batsman in the Sydney Thunder Team
Have a look at the top 5 batters in the Sydney Thunder squad.
| Player’s Name | Batting Position | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate | Sixes |
| Alex Hales | Right Hand Batsman | 60 | 1857 | 151.34 | 85 |
| Alex Ross | Right Hand Batsman | 79 | 1500 | 128.98 | 51 |
| Daniel Sams | Right Hand Batsman | 62 | 622 | 148.10 | 42 |
| Jason Sangha | Right Hand Batsman | 24 | 623 | 124.1 | 18 |
| David Warner | Left Hand Batsman | 3 | 152 | 180.95 | 7 |
Top 5 Bowlers in the Sydney Thunder Team
Have a look at the top 5 bowlers in the Sydney Thunder squad.
| Player’s Name | Bowling Style | Matches | Wickets | Economy Rate | Best- Bowling |
| Ben Cutting | Right Arm Fast-Med | 108 | 68 | 8.73 | 3-24 |
| Brendan Doggett | Right Arm Med Fast | 29 | 29 | 8.39 | 1-13 |
| Chris Green | Right Arm Off-Spin | 74 | 52 | 7.4 | 2-19 |
| Nathan McAndrew | Right Arm Med Fast | 41 | 34 | 9.3 | 2-22 |
| Daniel Sams | Left Arm Fast-Med | 62 | 82 | 8.29 | 4-34 |
Sydney Thunder Captain Details
The current captain of this team is Chris Green and Jason Sangha. Have a look at the list of captains of the Sydney Thunder team so far –
| Name | Span Year | Captained | Won |
| David Warner | 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| Daniel Smith | 2011–2012 | 6 | 1 |
| Chris Rogers | 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Gayle | 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Hussey | 2013–2016 | 23 | 9 |
| Chris Hartley | 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| Shane Watson | 2016–2019 | 31 | 13 |
| Ben Rohrer | 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| Callum Ferguson | 2019–2021 | 32 | 16 |
| Usman Khawaja | 2021– | 2 | 1 |
| Chris Green | 2021– | 12 | 7 |
| Jason Sangha | 2021- | 1 | 1 |
Brisbane Heat Match Schedule
On December 13, 2022-2023, the Sydney Thunder’s first match of the Big Bash League will be played against the Melbourne Stars at 1.45 p.m. at Manuka Oval, Canberra.
| Match No. | Date | Time | Match | Venue |
| 1 | 13 DEC 2022 | 1.45 PM | THU vs STA | Manuka Oval, Canberra. |
| 2 | 16 DEC 2022 | 2.45 PM | THU vs STR | Sydney Showground |
| 3 | 18 DEC 2022 | 1.45 PM | REN vs THU | Marvel Stadium Docklands |
| 4 | 20 DEC 2022 | 1.45 PM | STR vs THU | Adelaide Stadium, Adelaide |
| 5 | 27 DEC 2022 | 1.45 PM | THU vs HEA | Sydney Showground Stadium |
| 6 | 29 DEC 2022 | 12.35 PM | HEA vs THU | Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast |
| 7 | 31 DEC 2022 | 10 AM | THU vs HUR | Lavington Sports Ground, Albury |
| 8 | 04 JAN 2023 | 3.45 PM | SCO vs THU | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 9 | 08 JAN 2023 | 1.45 PM | THU vs SIX | Sydney Showground |
| 10 | 13 JAN 2023 | 1 PM | THU vs SCO | Sydney Showground |
| 11 | 15 JAN 2023 | 8.10 AM | HUR vs THU | Blundstore Arena, Hobart |
| 12 | 19 JAN 2023 | 1.45 PM | THU vs REN | Manuka Oval, Canberra. |
| 13 | 21 JAN 2023 | 1.35 PM | SIX vs THU | SCG, Sydney |
| 14 | 25 JAN 2023 | 1.45 PM | STA vs THU | MCG, Melbourne |
Wrapping Up for Sydney Thunder Players
The Sydney Thunder are an Australian cricket team that competes in the Big Bash League every year, and this year also, they might win the BBL title with promising players. Be sure to watch this team live and witness some performances this year.
Stay tuned to Fun88 Blog Website for more updates and information on Big Bash League 2022-2023!
Frequently Asked Questions for Sydney Thunder Players
- Who is the Captain of the Sydney Thunder Squad?
Chris Green and Jason Sangha are the captains of the Thunder team.
2. Who is the Coach of the Sydney Thunder Team?
Trevor Bayliss is the coach of the Sydney Thunder team.
3.How Many Times Has Sydney Thunder Won the BBL Title?
Sydney Thunder team has won the BBL title only once in the 2015- 2016 season
Related Read: Melbourne Stars Players | BBL 2022 Squad
