Sydney Cricket Ground will host 2nd match of the Big Bash League 2023-24 season on December 8. In total the venue will host four home matches of Sydney Sixers this season. As Sydney Sixers are set to face Melbourne Renegades let’s analyze the conditions at the ground. Here, we are going to provide the Sydney Cricket Ground pitch report and T20 records at the venue. Below, you will also find the last T20 match scorecard at SCG.
Sydney Cricket Ground serves as the ground for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League. The pink-attired team has enjoyed success at their home ground. In their last 17 matches at SCG, the Sixers have won 15 of them. Last season they won all of their 5 home matches but unfortunately suffered defeat at SCG in the Challenger match against Brisbane Heat.
SCG T20 Records (BBL 2022-23)
During the last BBL season, six matches took place at the Sydney Cricket Ground, all featuring Sydney Sixers. The venue witnessed mid-scoring matches, with the average first innings total in the six matches standing at 148. Chasing a target at the SCG proved to be challenging during the 2022-23 season
- Matches Played: 6
- Won by the team batting first: 4
- Won by the team batting second: 2
- Biggest score while batting first: Sydney Sixers – 187/2 (19) vs Sydney Thunder
- Lowest score while batting first: Sydney Sixers – 116/9 vs Brisbane Heat
- Biggest total chased: Sydney Sixers chased 150 vs Melbourne Stars
- Lowest Score Defended: Sydney Sixers defended 149 vs Melbourne Renegades
- SCG average 1st innings score in BBL 2022-23: 148
- SCG average 2nd innings score in BBL 2022-23: 120
- Best figures for a Pacer: Ben Dwarshuis (SYS) – 4/17 vs MLR
- Best figures for a Spinner: Stev O’Keefe (SYS) – 4/10 vs SYT
- Highest score by a Batter: Steve Smith (SYS) – 125*(66) vs SYT
Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report for BBL 2023-24
The SCG has a balanced pitch which provides chances for both batsmen and bowlers. With a true bounce, it helps batsmen find the middle of the bat. Short square boundaries and a fast outfield add to the favorable batting conditions. The pacers may get help on the fresh wicket, but as the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, making spinners’ role handy later on. Due to the slow nature of the pitch, chasing a total here might be challenging. Hence, the toss winner may choose to bat first and will aim to reach around 170.
SCG Average Score in T20
The average T20I score in the first innings in Sydney stands at 160. Meanwhile, during the last Big Bash League season, the average first innings score was 148.
Sydney Cricket Ground Weather during BBL 2023-24
The summer season has just begun in Sydney. The upcoming match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Renegades is anticipated to experience no weather-related interruptions, with AccuWeather forecasting only a 4% chance of rain on December 8. Similarly, the later matches at the Sydney Cricket Ground also have a low probability of being affected by rain. Here’s the weather forecast for all 4 BBL games at SCG. (Note: the weather reports are not 100% accurate).
| Date | Match | Rain Percentage |
| December 8 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades | 4% |
| December 22 | Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers | 25% |
| December 26 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars | 25% |
| January 12 | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | 25% |
Sydney Cricket Ground Last T20 Match Scorecard
The most recent T20 match at the SCG took place in February 2023. It was the Challenger match of the BBL 2022-23 season, featuring the Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat. The game turned out to be a low-scoring affair, with the home side being restricted to just 116 runs. The chase was not easy for Brisbane, as they lost 6 wickets when reaching 117-run target. Although, they completed the chase in 18.2 overs and secured a 4-wicket win.
| Sydney Sixers: 116-9 (20) | Brisbane Heat: 117-6 (18.2) |
| Daniel Hughes: 23(24) | Michael Neser: 48*(32) |
| Kurtis Patterson: 19(14) | Josh Brown: 20(18) |
| Josh Philippe: 16(16) | Sam Heazlett: 13(13) |
| M Kuhnemann: 4 – 0 – 17 – 3 | Izharulhaq Naveed: 4 – 0 – 28 – 2 |
| Spencer Johnson: 4 – 0 -28 – 3 | Sean Abbott: 4 – 1 – 13 – 1 |
| Michael Neser: 4 – 0 – 28 – 2 | Ben Dwarshuis: 3.2 – 0 – 20 – 1 |