Big Bash League Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Match 16 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder – Can BH beat ST and retain the top spot in the points table? | Dec 27

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Match Analysis

The Brisbane Heat will face the Sydney Thunder at The Gabba in the 16th match of the Big Bash League 2023-24 season. The Brisbane Heat won their previous match against the Melbourne Renegades, so they will be confident. The Brisbane Heat will be seeking to maintain their lead in the points table. The Sydney Thunder arrived in fine form, defeating the Melbourne Stars.

After winning three of their last four matches, the Brisbane Heat split the spoils in the final encounter. Their hitters have a strong track record at this location and are in good form. There has only been one victory for the Sydney Thunder, and its bowlers have shown mixed results. Seeing if Sydney Thunder can flip the script will be interesting.

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Team Preview & Squads

Brisbane Heat

Colin Munro’s team has had a fantastic start to the season. They won their last match by six wickets over the Melbourne Renegades and now lead the points table. Munro would like his team to maintain their current form and maintain their top spot on the standings with a win.

Josh Brown and Colin Munro, the team’s openers, have performed well in the competition; the team will need a strong start from them. They can count on runs from Matt Renshaw, Nathan McSweeney, and Sam Billings because their middle order is potent. The team bats deep, looking to the lower middle order for runs from Paul Walter and Xavier Bartlett.

As Sydney Thunder have strong hitters at the top, the side will expect good spells from Michael Neser and Spencer Johnson. Matthew Kuhnemann bowled well in the preceding match and will attempt to limit scoring in the middle overs alongside Xavier Bartlett. This onslaught is rounded out by Mitchell Swepson and Paul Walter.

Brisbane Heat Squads

Brisbane Heat Squads

Colin Munro (c), Sam Billings (wk), Josh Brown, Matt Renshaw, Paul Walter, Nathan McSweeney, Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Mitchell Swepson.

Sydney Thunder

Chris Green’s team ended a two-game losing streak with their first win of the season. They trounced the Melbourne Stars by 5 wickets, and the team hopes to carry that momentum into a difficult encounter. Green would need a strong performance from his bowlers to win this match.

In the previous encounter, Alex Hales and Cameron Bancroft put up a 78-run stand, and the team is expecting a similar performance from them this time. The middle order of Jason Sangha, Alex Ross, and Oliver Davies is formidable and must perform well in this match. Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, and Chris Green must provide right-away runs in the bottom middle order for the team to win.

The side will need a strong performance from Chris Green and Liam Hatcher in this match because the bowling attack hasn’t been playing at its peak. Daniel Sams will feel confident because he took four wickets in the previous encounter. He needs to do well against McAndrew in the middle overs. For the team to win, Sangha and Zaman Khan in supporting roles need to perform effectively.

Sydney Thunder Squads

Sydney Thunder Squads

Chris Green (c), Cameron Bancroft (wk), Jason Sangha, Alex Hales, Oliver Davies, Daniel Sams, Alex Ross, Nathan McAndrew, Zaman Khan, Liam Hatcher, and Tanveer Sangha.

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder outfield report

The Gabba

At this location, there was a high-scoring match that was won by the team that batted first. The captains will be thinking about the outcome of the toss because it’s an excellent opportunity to score high. Without a doubt, the team that wins the toss should bat first.

The weather forecast for Brisbane on December 27 anticipates rain, so we’ll be lucky to witness the whole match without interruptions.

The ball would do several things on the surface, and batters would have to play to the ball’s strengths. In this match, the team batting first would be pleased with 170 runs.

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five encounters, Sydney Thunder has won three while Brisbane Heat has won two games.

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Prediction

Winning the toss

• Brisbane Heat

Player of the Match

• Brisbane Heat – Colin Munro

Most runs

• Brisbane Heat – Colin Munro
• Sydney Thunder – Cameron Bancroft

Most wickets

• Brisbane Heat – Xavier Bartlett
• Sydney Thunder – Daniel Sams

Most sixes

• Brisbane Heat – Colin Munro
• Sydney Thunder – Cameron Bancroft

Team Scores Batting First

• Brisbane Heat – 175+
• Sydney Thunder – 170+

According to cricket analysts, the Brisbane Heat have a 52.7% chance to win.

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