Thunder name 14-player squad ahead of their return to ENGIE Stadium

Allrounder Tom Andrews comes back into the squad, replacing Aidan O’Connor.  

Despite an unsatisfying start to the season, Sydney Thunder General Manager Trent Copeland is adamant the team is well-placed to secure their second win of the season to see out 2025 on a high. 

“It hasn’t been the start to the season any of us has wanted. With two home games in a row in short succession we believe we can get back to winning ways,” Copeland said.  

“Our best is definitely good enough against anyone, it just hasn’t all clicked at once. I believe we will see that tomorrow night back at home in front of a packed crowd.” 

Sydney Thunder squad v Perth Scorchers: 

David Warner (31) (C) 
Tom Andrews (54) 
Cameron Bancroft (1) 
Sam ⁠Billings (7) 
Chris Green (93) 
Matt Gilkes (22) 
Ryan Hadley (34) 
Shadab Khan (49) 
Sam Konstas (5) 
Nathan McAndrew (44)  
Blake Nikitaras (29) 
Daniel Sams (95) 
Tanveer Sangha (17) 
Reece Topley (24)

Head Coach: Trevor Bayliss 

INS: Tom Andrews 
OUTS: Aidan O’Connor (selection) 

Tomorrow night’s match is the second annual Wrap Party – Thunder's ultimate end of year celebration. It’s set to be an unforgettable night of big-hitting action, live music, fireworks and – for the first time in the BBL – LED wristbands lighting up the entire stadium. Tickets are selling fast! Click here to secure your seat. 

The match will be broadcast live on 7, 7Plus, Fox Cricket and Kayo from 7:15pm (AEDT). 

Sydney Thunder BBL|15 Squad: 
Wes Agar, Charlie Anderson, Tom Andrews, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (ENG), Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson (NZ), Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Shadab Khan (PAK), Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Aidan O'Connor, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley (ENG), David Warner 

Sydney Thunder BBL|15 Home Fixtures (All Times AEDT): 

Tuesday, December 30 | v Perth Scorchers | ENGIE Stadium | 7:15pm  

Saturday, January 3 | v Hobart Hurricanes | ENGIE Stadium | 7:15pm  

Monday, January 12 | v Melbourne Renegades | ENGIE Stadium | 7:15pm