Sydney Sixers
The Sydney Sixers are a professional cricket team based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The team plays in the Big Bash League (BBL), which is Australia's domestic Twenty20 cricket competition. The Sixers wear a magenta and black uniform and play their home games at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), which has a capacity of over 48,000 spectators.
Owner:
The Sydney Sixers are owned by the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust (SCSGT), which is responsible for the development and promotion of cricket in New South Wales. SCSGT is also responsible for the management of the SCG, which is one of the most iconic cricket grounds in the world.
Coach:
The current coach of the Sydney Sixers is Greg Shipperd, a former Australian cricketer who played for the national team from 1987 to 1991. Shipperd has been coaching the Sixers since 2015 and has led the team to several successful seasons, including a championship title in the 2019-20 BBL season.
Captains:
The Sydney Sixers have had several captains throughout their history in the BBL. Some of the notable captains include:
- Steve Smith
(2011-12)
- Brad Haddin
(2012-13)
- Moises Henriques
(2013-14)
- Steve Smith
(2014-15)
- Moises Henriques
(2015-16)
- Brad Haddin
(2016-17)
- Moises Henriques
(2017-18)
- Steve Smith
(2018-19)
- Moises Henriques
(2019-20)
Records:
The Sydney Sixers have several records in the BBL, including:
- Most wins: 45
- Most appearances: 75
- Highest score: 213/4 (vs. Melbourne Renegades, 2019-20)
- Lowest score: 76 (vs. Perth Scorchers, 2012-13)
- Most runs scored: 2,056 (Moises Henriques)
- Most wickets taken: 104 (Sean Abbott)
History:
The Sydney Sixers were one of the founding teams of the BBL and have been a consistent performer in the league since its inception in 2011. The team has reached the playoffs several times, including two championship titles in the 2011-12 and 2019-20 seasons. The Sixers have a strong following in New South Wales and play their home games at the SCG, which has a capacity of over 48,000 spectators.
Format:
The Sydney Sixers compete in the BBL, which is a Twenty20 cricket league that features eight teams from across Australia. The league is played over several weeks, with each team playing 14 matches in the regular season. The top four teams then qualify for the playoffs, which consist of two semi-finals and a final. The winner of the final is crowned the BBL champion.
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