Sydney Thunder is a professional twenty20 Australia based cricket team that competes in KFC Big Bash League. It was launched in 2011 when the tournament was announced officially. Sydney Showground Stadium is the official ground for Thunders where they play home matches. The stadium is also popular as spotless stadium, situated at Sydney Olympic Park.

Sydney Thunder Logo
Sydney Thunder Logo

Thunders players wear lime green jersey and kit during the matches and promotions. Sydney Thunder claimed first ever BBL trophy under Michael Hussey’s captaincy in 2015-16 season.

Sydney Thunder Performance Year Wise

Sydney Thunder won only edition of Big Bash League in 2015-16 when they beat Melbourne Stars in the final match. Team didn’t have good time in first three BBL seasons. They were at the bottom meanwhile in the fourth season, Thunders just managed to climb at one step from bottom 8.

Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars to win BBL05.
Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars to win BBL|05
Year Result / Place
2011-12 Group Stage (8th Place)
2012-13 Group Stage (8th Place)
2013-14 Group Stage (8th Place)
2014-15 Group Stage (7th Place)
2015-16 Winner (1st Place)
2016-17 Group Stage (8th Place)
2017-18 TBC

Sydney Thunder Squad 2017-18

Sydney Thunder are set to play Sixers in 2016-17 KFC Big Bash League opening match on December 19. Shane Watson will be captaining Thunders in BBL|07.

Player Country Role
Usman Khawaja Australia Batsman
Aiden Blizzard Australia Batsman
Jake Doran Australia Batsman
Kurtis Patterson Australia Batsman
Callum Ferguson Australia Batsman
Ben Rohrer Australia Batsman
Shane Watson (Captain) Australia All-Rounder
Andre Russell West Indies All-Rounder
Pat Cummins Australia Bowler
Clint McKay Australia Bowler
Gurinder Sandhu Australia Bowler
Jay Lenton Australia Wicket-Keeper
Jos Buttler England Wicket-Keeper
Chris Green Australia Bowler
Alister McDermott Australia Bowler
Fawad Ahmed Australia Bowler

Official Online Presence

Website: www.sydneythunder.com.au

Facebook: Sydney Thunder

Twitter: Sydney Thunder

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