BBL 2023-2024: Match 6, THU vs HEA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat?

Sydney Thunder (THU) and Brisbane Heat (HEA) will cross swords in the sixth match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) on Tuesday, December 12 at Manuka Oval in Canberra. This will be Sydney’s opening match this season.

Brisbane, on the other hand, played against Melbourne Stars in the tournament opener. Colin Munro’s gritty knock of 99* helped the Usman Khawaja-led side to register a comfortable 103-run win. Their clash against Adelaide Strikers was abandoned due to rain without a ball bowled. They are currently leading the the points table with a total of three points.

THU vs HEA Match Details

Match
Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, Big Bash League 2023-24

Venue
Manuka Oval, Canberra

Date & Time
Thursday, December 12, 01:45 PM (IST)

Live Broadcast and Streaming Details
Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Manuka Oval Pitch Report and Conditions

The Manuka Oval surface is one where both batters and bowlers get some assistance. The fast bowlers play a crucial part in the initial overs as they will receive some movement with the new ball. Meanwhile, the batters will have to judge the ball and play their shots well. The toss-winning captain might wanr to bat first.

THU vs HEA Head-to-Head Record:

Matches Played
19

Sydney Thunder Won
7

Brisbane Heat Won
11

No Result
1

THU vs HEA Predicted Playing XI:

Sydney Thunder (THU)

Matthew Gilkes (wk), Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha

Brisbane Heat (HEA)

Usman Khawaja (c), Colin Munro, Marnus Labuschagne, Sam Billings (wk), Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Probable Best Performers from THU vs HEA

Probable Best Batter: Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat)

Colin Munro could be the best batter in the upcoming match between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder. In their first match against Melbourne Stars, the opening batter scored an unbeaten 99 runs off just 61 deliveries. His knock helped his side post a mammoth total of 214 as they went on to win the game by 103 runs. 

Probable Best Bowler: Mitchell Swepson (Brisbane Heat)

Mitchell Swepson was instrumental for the Heat in their previous encounter against the Stars. He finished with excellent figures of 3/23 and helped Heat to restrict the Stars to 111 while they were chasing 215. He might pose a threat to the batters of Sydney Thunder.

Today’s Match Prediction: The team batting first to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.