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BH vs SYT Win Probability
Toss Winner - Brisbane Heat won the toss and choose to bowl first
Brisbane Heat won by 5 wkts
All three games at the Gabba this BBL has gone the way of the chasing side, indicating that the team batting second here will be at an advantage.
- Brisbane Heat's BBL campaign has suffered a setback, with three losses in a row.
- A score of around 180 will be competitive at the Brisbane cricket ground.
- Nathan McSweeney and David Warner are our picks for the batters to watch out for.
We are backing Sydney Thunder as the winners of this contest.
| Tournament: | Big Bash League, 2024-25 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | The Gabba, Woolloongabba, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 26.2°C|Partly cloudy |
BH vs SYT Live Prediction
BH vs SYT Match Prediction & Analysis
This Monday, the Brisbane Cricket Ground will play host to match 25 of the BBL 2024-25, where the Brisbane Heat will take on the Sydney Thunder. With only two wins from six games, the Heat find themselves in a tough spot, currently occupying fifth place. In contrast, the Thunder are riding high in second place, having racked up 8 points from just five games. The Heat do have a strong recent record against the Thunder, having come out on top in their last three BBL meetings. That said, the Thunder's current form, with three consecutive wins under their belt, suggests they have the edge going into this one.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
BH
L
L
L
W
W
BH
175/7 in 20.0 8.75
174/6 in 20.0 8.7
SYT
W
W
W
L
W
SYT
177/4 in 20.0 8.85
179/6 in 20.0 8.95
183/8 in 19.4 9.3
182/8 in 20.0 9.1
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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52/1 in 6.5
BBL T20 2022
Brisbane Heat won by 8 runs (DLS Method)
203/5 in 20.0
171/9 in 20.0
BBL T20 2022
Sydney Thunder won by 11 runs
182/6 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Brisbane Heat Preview
Brisbane Heat's season has been a rollercoaster ride so far, with a strong start followed by a few setbacks. After kicking off the campaign with back-to-back wins, they've suffered three consecutive defeats, including a loss to the Melbourne Stars in their last outing. Their previous fixture against Sydney Sixers was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
As they look to get back on track, the Heat will be relying on Nathan McSweeney to produce another impressive performance. With 129 runs in 5 innings, McSweeney is the team's second-highest run-scorer and has the capability to anchor the innings and play a match-winning knock when needed.
Matt Renshaw (118 runs in 5 innings) has also shown signs of stability at the crease and will be tasked with holding the innings together, while Max Bryant's explosive hitting in the lower order remains a key asset. Bryant's unbeaten 77 off 48 balls in the match against the Stars helped the Heat post a respectable total of 149-7 after the top order collapsed.
In terms of bowling, Xavier Bartlett has been a consistent performer, claiming 5 wickets in 5 innings at an economy rate of 8.25. Alongside Bartlett, Spencer Johnson will need to take on the bulk of the bowling responsibilities, given the inexperience of the rest of the attack.
Key Players: Nathan McSweeney, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant
BH Over/Under Betting Tips
McSweeney is averaging 1.33 sixes in the matches played at the Gabba this season and is averaging one six per game against the Sydney Thunder. He is the in-form batter for the Heat, and we back him to hit one or more sixes against the Thunder.
Bartlett has certainly been the standout bowler for the Heat this season with his pace, swing, and accuracy. He has picked up 9 wickets in 5 matches and has been the best bowler in three of them. The surface at the Gabba, where he has picked up 26 wickets in 16 matches, favors fast bowlers and suits his kind of bowling, which offers additional bounce and swing.
McSweeney has scored 129 runs in 4 matches and has been the top batter for the Heat in two matches. The last time the Heat played against the Thunder at the Gabba he scored 73 runs in 52 balls. Given his recent form, we back the young right hander to have a solid outing with the bat.
Brisbane Heat Predicted Playing XI:
Colin Munro (c), Tom Alsop (wk), Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Michael Neser, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Paul Walter, Jack Wood
Brisbane Heat Actual Playing XI:
Michael Neser, Tom Alsop, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson, Max Bryant, Colin Munro, Matt Renshaw, Nathan McSweeney, Jack Wood
Sydney Thunder Preview
Sydney Thunder are on a hot streak in the BBL, having suffered just one defeat and notched up four wins, with their latest triumph coming against the Perth Scorchers, where they pulled off a thrilling chase of 178 on the final ball.
The team's batting has been firing on all cylinders, with captain David Warner setting the tone, having scored 178 runs in 5 innings at an average of 44.50 and a strike rate of 148.33.
The Thunder have suffered a huge blow with Cameron Bancroft being sidelined for an extended period due to the injury he sustained in the previous game. Daniel Sams will also miss out for the next four games because of a concussion. Sam Billings (139 runs in 5 matches) will have to step up big time In their absence.
Additionally, Tanveer Sangha (side strain) and Jason Sangha (bicep) are also unavailable.
Matthew Gilkes is another player who has caught the eye, looking in superb touch in the two games he has played.
The Thunder will briefly get Sam Konstas back after the Sydney Test and he might play this game.
The Thunder's bowling has been led by Chris Green, who has picked up 8 wickets from 5 innings at an economy rate of 7.85. Wes Agar and Lockie Ferguson have also been impressive, taking 13 wickets between them, making this a potent and well-rounded bowling attack.
Key Players: David Warner, Chris Green, Sam Billings
ST Over/Under Betting Tips
After a poor start to the season, Thunder captain David Warner has found his form with the bat, scoring two match-winning knocks in back-to-back games, smashing 49 and 86 runs. At Brisbane, he has scored 145 runs in 4 matches, averaging 48.3 runs. We back Warner to continue his good run of form and play another match-winning knock for the Thunder.
Sydney Thunder Predicted Playing XI:
David Warner (c), Blake Nikitaras, Sam Billings (wk), Matthew Gilkes, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar, Hugh Weibgen, Dan Christian/Liam Hatcher
Sydney Thunder Key Players From Previous Game Of Big Bash League, 2024-25
Sydney Thunder Actual Playing XI:
Oliver Davies, David Warner, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings, Wes Agar, Lockie Ferguson, Tom Andrews, Hugh Weibgen, Daniel Christian
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The Brisbane Cricket Ground, commonly known as the Gabba, offers a balanced pitch for T20 cricket. Batters can enjoy even bounce, making shot-making easier, while fast bowlers gain assistance from the pace and carry. Spinners may find some grip as the match progresses.
The weather in Brisbane will be warm and pleasant, perfect for a game of T20 cricket.
BH vs SYT Pitch Report
The average score batting first at Brisbane is 166 in domestic T20 cricket. This season, the top score at this ground was Brisbane Heat’s 175-7, achieved while batting second against Adelaide Strikers. This indicates that the venue is favorable for teams batting second when the target is around 170-180 runs.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Brisbane Heat won three of the five coin tosses this season, while the Sydney Thunder won two and lost three. Overall, the Heat won 11 of the 21 coin tosses against the Thunder, and we back the luck to favor the home team, Brisbane Heat, in winning the coin toss.
The surface at the Gabba offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers and the average total match score this BBL season at this venue is 310.3. The last time the Heat and Thunder played at the Gabba the total match score was 329 runs. Both team's boast strong batting lineups and we predict a high scoring game.
Toss: To Bowl
In the previous three matches held in Brisbane for this BBL season, the team chasing has won the game. Therefore, it is reasonable to predict that the winning team in this game's toss will also choose to bat first.
BH vs SYT
Winning Prediction
Brisbane Heat have struggled to find consistency this BBL season, kicking off with two wins before suffering three consecutive defeats. In contrast, Sydney Thunder have exuded confidence and stability, with just one loss from their five games so far. Fresh from a thrilling victory, the Thunder have the depth and quality in their squad to make it four back-to-back wins. The slew of injuries in their squad, however, might make things difficult for them. But we believe they have enough depth to overcome the setback. The Heat will need to produce something special to get their campaign back on track, particularly against an in-form Thunder outfit.
We are backing Sydney Thunder as the winners of this contest.
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