Match Details
The 7th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
The match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST (07:15 PM Local). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview
Sydney Thunder will lock horns with the Brisbane Heat for the first time in the ongoing BBL season on Monday. Both the teams lost to the Melbourne Stars in their opening game of the season and they will be eager to open their account soon. Among the two teams, the Chris Lynn-led side looks a bit weak given their poor batting line-up while the Thunder have some established T20 stars in their line-up.
STH vs BRH Weather Report for BBL 2020-21 Match 7
There is a little to no chance of rain in Canberra on Monday evening. The temperature will hover around 17-19 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
Spinners are likely to enjoy bowling at the Manuka Oval. Nine wickets are picked by spinners at the venue in two matches and the team winning the toss is likely to bat first.
Average first innings score
147 (Two matches played in BBL 2020-21)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 1; Lost – 1
Injury & Availability News
(Will be added when there is an update)
STH vs BRH Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Sydney Thunder
Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (C), Alex Ross, Ben Cutting, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Baxter Holt (WK), Jonathan Cook, Tanveer Sangha.
Bench
Arjun Nair, Chris Tremain, Matthew Gilkes, Oliver Davies, Brendan Doggett
Brisbane Heat
Max Bryant, Sam Heazlett, Chris Lynn (C), Daniel Lawrence, Tom Cooper, Jimmy Peirson (WK), Simon Milenko, Jack Wood, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Ben Laughlin.
Bench
James Bazlet, Connor Sully
STH vs BRH Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Alex Hales smashed 46 runs in the last match and will be important opening the innings again for the Thunder. Callum Ferguson was at his best scoring 54 runs off 35 deliveries in the chase. Tanveer Sangha shone with the ball for the Thunder picking two wickets. Jack Wood bowled well defending a low total for the Heat. Chris Lynn is one of the better T20 batsmen and he will be keen on making up for a poor show in the previous outing.
Also Read: THU vs HEA Match Winner Prediction
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Option: Callum Ferguson, Alex Hales, Chris Lynn
Vice-Captain Option: Tom Cooper, Daniel Sams, Usman Khawaja
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for STH vs BRH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jimmy Peirson
Batsmen – Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (C), Chris Lynn, Tom Cooper
All-Rounders – Ben Cutting, Daniel Sams (VC), Dan Lawrence
Bowlers – Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Jack Wood
12th Man – Simon Milenko
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for STH vs BRH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jimmy Peirson
Batsmen – Alex Hales (VC), Chris Lynn (C), Callum Ferguson, Usman Khawaja, Max Bryant
All-Rounders – Daniel Sams
Bowlers – Chris Green, Jonathan Cook, Ben Laughlin, Tanveer Sangha
12th Man – Simon Milenko
Expert Advice
Chris Lynn didn’t look in great touch during his 20-run knock in the previous match. He can be left out of your Fantasy team.
STH vs BRH Today’s Probable Winners
Sydney Thunder are expected to win the match.
