A record crowd is expected for the New Year's day clash at the MCG.
Sixers are playing their first away game of the season.
New Zealand eye whitewash over Bangladesh in Nelson on Saturday.
Brisbane Heat play their first home game of the season on Friday.
Renegades look to continue winning momentum in Melbourne against Scorchers.
Neil Bloom's century and Kane Williamson's 3/22 helped New Zealand win second ODI.
New Zealand head into Nelson ODI with a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Defending champions Thunder have lost both their BBL games so far this season.
Sixers will be playing their third successive home game of the season on Tuesday.
Hurricanes are high on confidence after beating Sixers on Friday.
New Zealand went 1-0 up in the three-match series after winning at Christchurch.
The second Test will be played from 26 December at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The first ODI will be played in Christchurch on 26 December (Boxing Day).
Strikers lost their tournament opener against Brisbane Heat at home.
The Sixers opened their campaign against defending champions Thunder.
