Big Bash League HEA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: 16th Match, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Dream11 Team

The 16th match of the Big Bash League 2023 will see Brisbane Heat (HEA) squaring off against Sydney Thunder (THU) at the Gabba Stadium in Brisbane on Wednesday, December 27.

Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, Match 16 of Big Bash League, 2023-24

27 December, 1:45 PM IST

Gabba Stadium, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Australia

HEA vs THU Preview

Both teams have already met each other at Manuka Oval on December 12. Heat won by 20 runs there. They are at the top of the points table now. On the other hand, thunders managed to win only one match till now, sitting at the 5th position of the points table.

Form Guide

Brisbane Heat – WWWL
Sydney Thunder – WLLLW

Brisbane Cricket Ground Pitch Report

The pitch at Gabba Stadium in Brisbane is completely new and unused. Batter-friendly and pacers will get help. The last T20I match was played in 2022 between England and New Zealand, where batters and pacers dominated.

Last T20 result at the venue (DEC 7, 2023)

Brisbane Heat – 214/3 (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 1w)

Melbourne Stars – 111 (15.1 overs) (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 4w)

Brisbane Heat won by 103 runs.

HEA Playing 11

1. Josh Brown
2. Collin Munro (c)
3. Nathan McSweeney
4. Matt Renshaw
5. Sam Billings (wk)
6. Paul Walter
7. Michael Neser
8. Xavier Bartlett
9. Spencer Johnson
10. Matthew Kuhnemann
11. Mitchell Swepson

Brisbane Heat Team News

• The Brisbane Heat has added South Australian pace bowler Jordan Buckingham to its squad as a Local Replacement Player for the KFC Big Bash League.
• Batting order should remain same.

HEA Key Players

Paul Walter Stats vs THU in BBL

Colin Munro vs THU in BBL

THU Playing 11

1. Cameron Bancroft (wk)
2. Alex Hales
3. Jason Sangha
4. Oliver Davies
5. Alex Ross
6. Daniel Sams
7. Nathan McAndrew
8. Chris Green (c)
9. Liam Hatcher
10. Zaman Khan
11. Tanveer Sangha

Sydney Thunder Team News:

• Thunder has announced a 13-member squad for this fixture.

Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat

Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Zaman Khan, Nathan McAndrew, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha

• Batting order should remain the same.

THU Key Players

Cameron Bancroft Stats vs HEA in BBL

Daniel Sams Stats vs HEA in BBL

Who will win today match between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder (Match 16 of Big Bash League, 2023-24)?

• 13 times they clashed with each other, Brisbane has a lead of 6-6.
• In the last 5 matches, they clashed with each other, Sydney Thunder has a lead of 3-2.

HEA vs THU Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: C Bancroft

Batsmen: C Munro, O Davies, A Hales

All-rounders: D Sams, M Neser, P Walter, M Renshaw

Bowlers: Z Khan, M Swepson, T Sangha

Who are the Best Captain or Vice Captain Options for HEA vs THU Dream11 Team?

For Small League, Head to Head contest: D Sams, C Munro

For Grand League, Mega Contest: P Walter, M Neser

What are HEA vs THU Fantasy Tips?

• As the pitch is expected to be good for batters, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind.
• Making openers or hard hitting batters the captain or vice-captain is another good way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues.
• Spinners were effective in the last match here.
• We suggest you try Spencer Johnson/ Max Bartlett in the grand leagues.

Where to watch HEA vs THU Live?

Star Sports Network and Hotstar