BBL 2025-26: Predicting Sydney Thunder XI for match 9

Sydney Thunder will face the Brisbane Heat in the ninth match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Monday, December 22, at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The Thunder faced the Sydney Sixers in their previous match and elected to bowl after winning the toss. 

The Sixers made 198 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. Reece Topley was the pick of the bowlers for the Thunder, taking three wickets for 41 runs in four overs. The Thunder got bundled out for 151 runs and lost the match by 47 runs. Sam Billing was the highest scorer for the team and made 51 runs off 28 deliveries.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the Sydney Thunder for Match 9 of the BBL 2025-26 against the Brisbane Heat:

Top Order: 

Sam Konstas, David Warner, and Matthew Gilkes will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Gilkes has scored 32 runs, while Konstas has made 30 runs in two games.

Middle Order:  

Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (wk), and Shadab Khan are likely to be there in the middle order. Shadab is the leading run-scorer for the Thunder and has made 75 runs in two games at a strike rate of 136.36. He has taken two wickets as well at an economy of 9.85.

Lower Middle Order:  

Daniel Sams and Chris Green are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Both Sams and Green have taken one wicket each so far.

Bowlers:  

Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, and Reece Topley could be the three bowlers for the team. McAndrew is the highest wicket-taker for the Thunder and has taken three wickets in two games at an average of 20.66.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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