BH vs ST Match Preview

Match 25 of the BBL 2024-25 will take place on Monday at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, with the Brisbane Heat facing the Sydney Thunder. The Heat are currently in fifth place, having won only two of their six games. In contrast, the Thunder are in second place after scoring 8 points in just five games. The Heat have an excellent recent record against the Thunder, winning their last three BBL meetings.

BH vs ST Match Details

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder – 25th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: The Gabba, Woolloongabba

Date & Time: 06th January 2025 at 01:35 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

BH vs ST Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	177
Avg 2nd inn score	169
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

BH vs ST Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

BH vs ST Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

BH vs ST Last Five Matches

ST ( Sydney Thunder )	W W W L W
BH ( Brisbane Heat )	L L L W W

BH vs ST Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	BH Won	ST Won	Tie	NR
Overall	14	8	6	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Sydney Test cricket history: Fourth innings records

BH vs ST Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Thunder Probable Playing XIs

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for BH vs ST Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sydney Thunder

• David Warner –  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.
• Nathan McAndrew – Nathan McAndrew has already bagged 10 wickets from 5 innings at an economy of 8.25.

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Nathan McSweeney – Nathan McSweeney is the team’s second-highest run-getter with 129 runs in 5 innings, has the ability to anchor the innings and play the big knock when needed.
• Xavier Bartlett –  Xavier Bartlett has been a consistent performer, claiming 5 wickets in 5 innings at an economy rate of 8.25.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BH vs ST Dream11 Team:

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BH vs ST Dream11 Team:

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Chris Green, David Warner

Vice-captain – Xavier Bartlett, Nathan McSweeney

Wicketkeeper – Sam Billings

BH vs ST Probable Winners:

The Brisbane Heat have had trouble finding consistency in the BBL season, starting with two wins before losing three straight. In contrast, the Sydney Thunder have radiated confidence and stability, losing only one of their five games so far. Following a thrilling victory, the Thunder have the range and caliber in their roster to make it four straight wins. The Heat have to produce something special in order to get their campaign on the right track, especially against an in-form Thunder team. Considering the team combination, Sydney Thunder is expected to win this match.