Big Bash League THU vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Dream11 Team

THU vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Sydney Thunder will face Brisbane Heat in the 6th match of the Big Bash League 2023-24 at the Manuka Oval on Tuesday at 1:45 PM IST.

Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat – 6th match of the Big Bash League 2023-24
12 December, 1:45 PM IST
Manuka Oval, Canberra

Big Bash League THU vs HEA Dream11 Prediction

Sydney Thunder will be kickstarting their season with this contest. They reached the playoffs during the last season but lost the Eliminator to Brisbane Heat. Sydney Thunder will be motivated enough to avenge their loss and begin their campaign on a high with a win.

On the other hand, Brisbane Heat made an explosive start by defeating Melbourne Stars by 103 runs. However, their next game against Adelaide Strikers was washed out because of rain. Brisbane Heat will be looking to secure another two points here with a resounding victory.

Form Guide

Sydney Thunder – L W L W L
Brisbane Heat – NR W L W W

Manuka Oval Pitch Report

It is a good wicket to bat on with short boundaries and quick outfield. However, the surface has always offered some seam movement to the pacers here. Hence, we could see a close fight between the bat and the ball.

Last result at the venue

Melbourne Renegades (142/9 in 20 overs) lost to Sydney Thunder (144/2 in 18.3 overs) by 8 wickets – 19 January 2023

THU Playing 11

1. Cameron Bancroft
2. Alex Hales
3. Matt Gilkes (WK)
4. Blake Nikitaras
5. Ollie Davies
6. Alex Ross
7. Daniel Sams
8. Tanveer Sangha
9. Chris Green
10. Nathan McAndrew
11. Zaman Khan

Sydney Thunder Team News

• Sydney Thunder have announced a 15-man squad for this game.
• Squad: Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Liam Doddrell, Matthew Gilkes, Toby Gray, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Zaman Khan, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha
• Jason Sangha is unavailable due to a wrist injury.
• David Warner will join the squad after the first test match between Australia and Pakistan.

THU Key Players

Alex Hales’s Stats in T20s

Alex Ross’s Stats in T20s

HEA Playing 11

1. Colin Munro (C)
2. Matt Renshaw
3. Max Bryant
4. Sam Billings (WK)
5. Nathan McSweeney
6. Paul Walter
7. Michael Neser
8. Xavier Bartlett
9. Spencer Johnson
10. Mitchell Swepson
11. Matthew Kuhnemann

Brisbane Heat Team News

• Brisbane Heat have announced a 14-man squad for this game.
• Squad: Colin Munro (C), Xavier Bartlett, Sam Billings, Josh Brown, Max Bryant, Jordan Buckingham, Spencer Johnson, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Matt Renshaw, Mitch Swepson, Paul Walter
• Brisbane Heat will miss senior players including Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne owing to national duty to play test series against Pakistan.
• Pacer Jordan Buckingham has been added to the squad. Meanwhile, Matt Renshaw and Jimmy Peirson have also returned to the squad.

HEA Key Players

Colin Munro’s Stats in T20s

Sam Billings’s Stats in T20s

Who will win today match between Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat?

• Brisbane Heat have won three of their last five matches and lost only one.
• Sydney Thunder have won only two of their last five matches while losing three.
• However, Sydney Thunder have defeated Brisbane Heat in four of the last five matches.
• Sydney Thunder have a well-rounded squad with all bases covered. At the same time, the Heat have a few players missing.

As per our prediction, Sydney Thunder are expected to win this match and move up on BBL 2023 Points Table.

THU vs HEA Dream11 Team

Wicket-keepers: C Bancroft, S Billings

Batsmen: A Hales, O Davies, C Munro

All-rounder: D Sams, M Renshaw, M Neser

Bowlers: N McAndrew, X Bartlett, Z Khan

Who are Best Captain Options for THU vs HEA Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Alex Hales and Colin Munro are the safest captaincy picks in this game.

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Daniel Sams and Michael Neser could be the game-changers in the GLs and you can try them as the captains.

What are THU vs HEA Fantasy Tips?

• Create a GL team filled with pacers from both sides as the wicket is likely to help the fast bowlers.
• Picking spinners in the SL teams could be a risky move as the boundary size of the Manuka Oval is not that big.