Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Match Details
Match: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, Match 19 | BBL 2022-23
Date: Thursday, 29 December 2022
Time: 12:05 (GMT+5) / 12:35 (GMT+5.5) / 13:05 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Metricon Stadium, Carrara, Queensland
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Preview
- In the prior game, Sydney Thunder’s Alex Hales, Daniel Sams, Matthew Gilkes, and Chris Green displayed tremendous play.
- Brisbane Heat was defeated by Sydney Thunder in the previous game.
- In a futile effort, Colin Munro and Xavier Bartlett had respectable efforts for Brisbane Heat.
Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder square off in game 19 of the 2022–23 Big Bash League on Thursday night at Metricon Stadium in Gold Coast. In the 17th match, the two teams faced off, with Sydney Thunder prevailing by a score of 10 wickets with 50 balls remaining. On the Gold Coast, the match begins at 17:05 local time.
Brisbane Heat only managed one six against Sydney Thunder, and the team lacks’ confidence. If they could turn things around and win this game, it would be a huge shock.
Sydney Thunder will be full of confidence when the two teams square off again so soon since they were far too strong for Brisbane Heat on Tuesday.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Weather Report
The first half of the game will include bright periods before the second inning of this match will feature a cloudier sky and more humid conditions.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Match Toss Prediction
At this venue, teams have won 60% of BBL games after taking the field first, so we anticipate that both captains will opt to bat second in this match.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Pitch Report
We anticipate a quick and bouncy pitch for this game because no team has ever posted a score below 115 at this venue. On this surface, pace bowlers will experience good carry.
Brisbane Heat Team News & Probable Playing XIs
We don’t anticipate James Bazley to be risked before this game after he missed Tuesday’s setback at Sydney Showground Stadium due to hamstring pain. Michael Neser will be available, but it’s anticipated that he will rejoin the Australia team before the test in the new year.
Recent form – L W L L L
Brisbane Heat’s Probable XI
Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), Max Bryant, Matt Renshaw, Colin Munro, Sam Billings, Ross Whiteley, Xavier Bartlett, Michael Neser, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, and Matthew Kuhnemann.
Sydney Thunder Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Jason Sangha, and Fazalhaq Farooqi are all out of the running for a spot in the Sydney Thunder’s starting lineup for this match, therefore there are no new players who are unavailable for them ahead of this trip. The team’s captain will still be Chris Green.
Recent form – W L L L W
Sydney Thunder’s Probable XI
Chris Green (c), Matthew Gilkes (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Alex Hales, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu, Usman Qadir, and Brendan Doggett.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Brisbane Heat | 2 | 3 |
| Sydney Thunder | 3 | 2 |
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Prediction
Winning the toss
- Sydney Thunder
Top batsman
- Brisbane Heat – Max Bryant
- Sydney Thunder – Alex Hales
Top bowler
- Brisbane Heat – Mark Steketee
- Sydney Thunder – Tanveer Sangha
Most sixes
- Brisbane Heat – Max Bryant
- Sydney Thunder – Alex Hales
Player of the Match
- Sydney Thunder – Tanveer Sangha
Team Scores Batting First
- Brisbane Heat – 150+
- Sydney Thunder – 160+
Sydney Thunder is the favourite to win this match.
Although both teams will enter this match with a clean slate, it will be difficult for Brisbane Heat’s players to avoid thinking about their performance against Sydney Thunder on Tuesday in Sydney. The top-order batters for both sides will determine the result of this game, and Sydney Thunder’s players are in better shape overall. Sydney Thunder is our pick to win this game.