Match Overview
Sydney Thunder (THU) will face Brisbane Heat (HEA) in the 6th match of the Big Bash League 2023/24 at Manuka Oval, Canberra on 12th December 2023 at 01:45 PM IST.
THU vs HEA (Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat), Match 6 – Match Information
| Match | Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, Match 6 |
| Date | 12th December 2023 |
| Time | 01:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
THU vs HEA (Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat), Match 6 Preview
Brisbane Heat, currently second on the points table, has played 1 match in the series. Sydney Thunder, playing their first game of the season, have won 2 out of their last 5 games.
Big Bash League 2023/24 Points Table
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
| SIX | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.433 |
| HEA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +5.150 |
| REN | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.400 |
| SCO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| STR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| THU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| HUR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.440 |
| STA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -5.150 |
In their last meeting during the Big Bash League 2022/23 Eliminator, Chris Green led Sydney Thunder with 70 fantasy points, while Usman Khawaja topped Brisbane Heat with 128 fantasy points.
In their recent match against Melbourne Stars, Brisbane Heat won by 103 runs, with Colin Munro as the top fantasy player scoring 134 points.
THU vs HEA, Manuka Oval, Canberra Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Manuka Oval pitch is balanced, with an average 1st innings score of 155 in the last 20 matches. Teams winning the toss should consider bowling first, as chasing teams have had the advantage.
Weather Report for Manuka Oval, Canberra:
- Temperature: Around 22.86 °C
- Humidity: Around 71%
- Wind Speed: 4.77 m/s
- Cloudy weather expected, aiding pacers with movement.
- Light rain forecasted, which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suitable for both pacers and spinners.
THU vs HEA, Head-to-Head
In 19 matches between these two teams, Brisbane Heat’s batters earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Sydney Thunder’s bowlers gained the most fantasy points.
THU vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
| M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Usman Khawaja | 5 | 215 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 28, 59, 94, 10, 24 |
| Jason Sangha | 3 | 75 | 15 | 1 | 0.2 | 33, 0, 38, 4, 0 |
| Matt Renshaw | 3 | 106 | 21.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 19, 87, 0, 0 |
Usman Khawaja: A consistent top-order left-handed batter with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2, and recent scores of 28, 59, 94, 10, 24.
Jason Sangha: A reliable top-order right-handed batter with an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1, and recent scores of 33, 0, 38, 4, 0.
Matt Renshaw: A left-handed batter with an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8, and recent scores of 0, 19, 87, 0, 0.
THU vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
| M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Xavier Bartlett | 5 | 219 | 43.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 65, 32, 55, 67 |
| Spencer Johnson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.8 | – |
Xavier Bartlett: A differential player with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5, and recent scores of 0, 65, 32, 55, 67.
Spencer Johnson: A left-arm fast-medium bowler with an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7, and recent wickets of 1, 0, 2, 1, 0.
THU vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
| M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 0 |
| Michael Neser | 3 | 34 | 6.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 15, 0, 0, 19 |
Daniel Sams: A consistent all-rounder with an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6, and recent scores of 0, 0, 1, 0, 0.
Chris Green: An off-break bowler with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1, and recent wickets of 0, 0, 0, 0, 2.
Michael Neser: A top-order opening batter with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5, and recent scores of 0, 15, 0, 0, 19.
THU vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
| M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 0 |
| Michael Neser | 3 | 34 | 6.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 15, 0, 0, 19 |
| Usman Khawaja | 5 | 215 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 28, 59, 94, 10, 24 |
| Jason Sangha | 3 | 75 | 15 | 1 | 0.2 | 33, 0, 38, 4, 0 |
Daniel Sams: An all-rounder averaging 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, with a fantasy rating of 9.6.
Chris Green: A consistent performer, averaging 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, with a fantasy rating of 9.1.
Michael Neser: A reliable all-rounder with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5.
Usman Khawaja: A top-order left-handed batter averaging 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, with a fantasy rating of 8.2.
Jason Sangha: A consistent top-order right-handed batter, averaging 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, with a fantasy rating of 8.1.
THU vs HEA Squad Information
Brisbane Heat (HEA) Squad: Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Sam Billings, Jimmy Peirson, Jack Wildermuth, Matthew Kuhnemann, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Swepson, Charlie Wakim, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Nathan McSweeney, Lachlan Hearne, Jack Wood, Will Prestwidge, Jordan Buckingham, Josh Brown
Sydney Thunder (THU) Squad: David Warner, Alex Ross, Alex Hales, Gurinder Sandhu, Cameron Bancroft, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Daniel Sams, Oliver Davies, Tanveer Sangha, Zaman Khan, William Salzmann, Liam Doddrell, Blake Nikitaras, Toby Gray, Sam Konstas
THU vs HEA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Cameron Bancroft
Batters: Usman Khawaja, Jason Sangha, Max Bryant, and Colin Munro
All-Rounders: Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Michael Neser, and Matt Renshaw
Bowlers: Nathan McAndrew and Xavier Bartlett
Captain: Max Bryant
Vice-Captain: Nathan McAndrew
