In the 9th game of the BBL 2025-26, Sydney Thunder (THU) will face Brisbane Heat (HEA) at Manuka Oval, Canberra. This THU vs HEA dream11 prediction is based on current team form, provided match details, and the fantasy players selected for this contest.
Match Info & Preview
| Match | Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, Match 9, BBL 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Date and Time (IST) | Monday, December 22; 1:45 PM |
| Venue | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website) |
In the 9th game of the BBL 2025-26, Sydney Thunder (THU) are set to face Brisbane Heat (HEA). The runner-up of the last season Thunder didn’t have a good start as they lost both games so far. In the previous game against the Sydney Sixers, they lost by 47 runs. However, Sam Curran played well and scored 51 runs in 28 balls, while Shadab Khan also played well and scored 41 runs. Reece Topley did well in bowling by taking three wickets.
On the other hand, the Brisbane Heat didn’t have a good start to this season as they lost their first game of this season. But they performed outstandingly in their last game and won by Perth Scorchers by 8 wickets. Jack Wildermuth and Matt Renshaw played brilliant knocks, and both scored hundreds. While Xavier Bartlett took two wickets.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | THU Won | HEA Won | Tied / No Result | First Match | Most Recent Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 07 | 14 | 01 | January 16, 2012 | January 06, 2025 |
Probable Playing XI
Here is the expected playing XI for todays clash.
Sydney Thunder Playing XI
- Sam Konstas
- David Warner (c)
- Matthew Gilkes
- Cameron Bancroft
- Sam Billings (wk)
- Shadab Khan
- Daniel Sams
- Chris Green
- Nathan McAndrew
- Tanveer Sangha
- Reece Topley
Brisbane Heat Playing XI
- Colin Munro
- Jack Wildermuth
- Nathan McSweeney (c)
- Matt Renshaw
- Max Bryant
- Hugh Weibgen
- Jimmy Peirson (wk)
- Xavier Bartlett
- Shaheen Afridi
- Liam Haskett
- Matthew Kuhnemann
Pitch Report
Here are pitch and weather report for todays match.
The pitch at Manuka Oval in Canberra is generally considered batting-friendly. However, if bowlers maintain good line and length, they can definitely make an impact. Batting first is easier on this surface in the first innings, so toss-winning captains will choose to bat first. This will be the first game at this venue of the BBL 2025-26.
- Batting Pitch: 65%
- Bowling Pitch: 35%
- Pace Bowling: 60%
- Spin Bowling: 40%
- Average Score: 157
Weather Report
- Stadium: Manuka Oval, Canberra
- Weather: Clear
- Temperature: 25.4°C
- Humidity: 40%
Dream11 Fantasy Player Picks
Here are todays match fantasy picks.
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| J Peirson | HEA | Wicket Keeper |
| D Warner | THU | Batter |
| C Munro | HEA | Batter |
| M Renshaw | HEA | Batter |
| S Konstas | THU | Batter |
| J Wildermuth | HEA | All Rounder |
| C Green | THU | All Rounder |
| S Khan | THU | All Rounder |
| N McAndrew | THU | Bowler |
| X Bartlett | HEA | Bowler |
| S Afridi | HEA | Bowler |
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates available yet for this match.
If any official injury news is announced before the match, it will be updated here.
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| Sydney Thunder | L L L W W |
| Brisbane Heat | W L L L L |
Match Prediction
Based on the current form, recent performances, and balance in the provided playing XIs, Brisbane Heat appear slightly stronger heading into this match. Their recent win and key contributions from top-order batters and bowlers give them an edge, but Sydney Thunder will be keen to bounce back and make this contest competitive.
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