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Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, 25th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) at The Gabba, with both teams eager to secure vital points in the league. Thunder have been in stellar form, suffering just one loss to the Sydney Sixers so far this season.
In contrast, Brisbane Heat, after a strong start, have experienced a series of disappointing results and will be looking to turn things around. With the advantage of playing at home, they’ll be hoping to bounce back and return to winning ways.
Match Details:
Date and Time: January 6, 8:15 AM GMT / 6:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Head to Head Record:
In their 21 encounters, Brisbane Heat have dominated Sydney Thunder with 13 wins, while the Thunder have secured just 7 victories. Both teams have experienced one no result each, and there have been no tied matches between the two.
Weather Report:
The weather for the game is expected to be cloudy, with rain likely, according to AccuWeather. The temperature will peak around 6°C, and there is a 64% chance of rain throughout the match.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at The Gabba in Brisbane is renowned for its pace and bounce, which could pose early challenges for the batsmen, especially with the new ball. However, as the match progresses, the surface is likely to settle, providing the batters with more opportunities to take control and dominate the game.
Probable XI:
Brisbane Heat:
Colin Munro (c), Tom Banton (wk), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Will Prestwidge, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann
Sydney Thunder:
Blake Nikitaras, David Warner (c), Sam Billings (wk), Matthew Gilkes, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agarwal, Oliver Davies, Hugh Weibgen
Fantasy Team:
