Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Prediction: Heat won last two games against Thunder

Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder are going head to head in the 16th Match of Big Bash League at The Gabba, Australia on 27 Dec 2023. Heat has won last two games against Thunder. Who will win this game of cricket?

This season, the Brisbane Heat has been incredibly impressive with their consistent and clinical performances. The team has maintained an unbeaten record and currently holds the top position on the points table. Colin Munro has showcased excellent form as the team's leading run-scorer and is expected to open the batting alongside Josh Brown, who is yet to have a significant innings. In the previous match, Sam Billings and Matt Renshaw displayed exceptional skill and their partnership played a crucial role in securing the Heat's victory. The team's bowling department has been a major factor contributing to their success. Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, and Mitchell Swepson have all featured among the top five wicket-takers of the tournament, each claiming six wickets. Michael Neser, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Spencer Johnson also contribute to the team's bowling attack. Overall, the Brisbane Heat possesses a well-balanced and formidable squad.

C Munro (C), Josh Brown, NA McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Sam Billings (wk), PI Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, SH Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson

The Sydney Thunder had suffered defeat in both their initial matches, but on Saturday, they turned their fortunes around by defeating the Melbourne Stars. As a result, they have now climbed to the 5th position in the standings. In the previous match, Cameron Bancroft and Alex Hales provided the team with a solid start, and they will aim to replicate that performance. Bancroft has been one of the leading run-scorers in the tournament. The middle order comprises talented batsmen such as Oliver Davies, Jason Sangha, and Alex Ross. Although each of them has had promising starts, it is crucial for at least one of them to stay at the crease until the end of the innings. Daniel Sams is an accomplished all-rounder who can fulfill the role of a finisher. In the previous game, he displayed excellent bowling skills, taking 4 wickets. He will be joined by Zaman Khan and Liam Hatcher in the seam attack. The spin department features Tanveer Sangha and Chris Green. While the Sydney Thunder possess talented individuals, their success depends on playing cohesively as a team and maintaining their momentum.

CT Bancroft (wk), AD Hales, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, AI Ross, DR Sams, N McAndrew, Chris Green (C), Liam Hatcher, Z Khan, Tanveer Sangha

The team that wins the coin toss is likely to choose to bat first. The pitch at the Gabba is ideal for batting, providing a good amount of speed and bounce, which allows the batsmen to comfortably play their shots. The team batting first will aim to score more than 200 runs. However, as the match progresses, the pitch slows down slightly, facilitating spin bowling. 

The Brisbane Heat has shown consistent good performance this season, and we anticipate them to continue their success. They have an advantage in this match due to their strong batting lineup and well-balanced bowling attack. Nevertheless, the Sydney Thunder is a formidable team, and we can expect a closely contested match. Our recommendation is to bet on the Brisbane Heat to win.