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Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Big Bash Today Match Prediction. The Sydney Thunder had a splendid competition prematurely time around ere they were defeated in the playoffs. They have a star-studded lineup, accompanied by captain Usman Khawaja. Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, and Alex Ross have been about for a considerable time and have knowledge under their belt. The involvement of foreign players Alex Hales, Sam Billings, and Saqib Mahmood will also develop in a beneficial side and play a significant role in resolving how far the Thunder press opponents in the tournament.

The Brisbane Heat also had an unusual run in the competition last year. They were amongst the top competitors for the claim until they were hammered by final runners-up Perth Scorchers. Their batting line-up has the potential to chase down big targets with the likes of Chris Lynn and Max Bryant competent of adapting the game on its head at will. Spinners Mitchell Swepson and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have the capacity to run through any batting line-up. Jimmy Peirson has demonstrated himself to be a beyond-capable captain, having a rather successful season last time around.

Match Details

Match: Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, Match 02 BBL 2021-22.

Date: December 6, 2021

Time: 2:05 PM IST

Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra.

Pitch Report

The surface at Manuka Oval is a great batting pitch. The batters can play their master strokes once they get their eye in. The bowlers need to be compatible with their lines and lengths to keep the scoring rate under check. The team that acquires the toss will look to track on this surface. The team batting, in the beginning, will look to record a total which is around the 170+ mark. The bowlers need to choose to alternate their pace carefully to produce a mistake from the batters.

Weather Report

Cloudy conditions are required to attend both sides at the venue. Temperatures are anticipated to range between 12 and 21 degrees Celsius. Rain breaks could play spoilsport in what is assumed to be a thrilling day of cricket for fans of the two sides.

Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Playing 11

Sydney Thunder Predicted Playing 11

Alex Hales, Sam Billings (wk), Saqib Mahmood, Tanveer Sangha, Arjun Nair, Jonathan Cook, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting (c), Alex Ross, Oliver Davies.

Brisbane Heat Predicted Playing 11

Jimmy Peirson (c &wk), Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, Xavier Bartlett, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jack Wildermuth, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Kuhnemann, Ben Duckett, Tom Cooper, James Bazley.

key Players

Alex Hales- Sydney Thunder

Alex Hales was arguably the most reliable batter for the Thunder in the premature edition of the BBL. In 15 games, the right-hander has beaten 543 runs at an average of 38.78 and a strike rate of 161.60. He also nicked one century and three half-centuries. If he gets going, the Heat bowlers may find themselves in crisis.

Tanveer Sangha

Tanveer Sangha was excellent for the Thunder in the last edition of the BBL. In 15 matches, the leg-spinner collected 21 wickets at an economy rate of 8.08. He was the foremost wicket-taker for his side in the competition. The Heat batters need to play him with maximum caution. Most convincingly he is one of the best bowlers of the previous BBL tournament.

Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Match Tips

The Brisbane Heat are a well-balanced party and have historically had the upper hand over the Sydney Thunder outfit. Brisbane Heat is preferences to close on top in this encounter. The Thunder will rely on their bowling and top order if they are to beat an aggressive Brisbane Heat side.

Today’s match prediction: Sydney Thunder to win the match.