Match Details:
It’s the 28th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season and the Sydney Thunder will be locking horns with Brisbane Heat at The Gabba in Brisbane.
This match will be starting at 1:45 PM IST (6:15 PM local time). It will be telecasted live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on the Sony LIV app.
Preview:
A surprising win against the Sydney Sixers in the last match will give them a huge boost, given that Sixers are amongst the most consistent sides of this competition. Another news that will give them a huge boost is the inclusion of Chris Lynn in their team. All of that being said, it will still be an uphill battle against the Thunder, as the men in green from Sydney are occupying first place in the points table.
Weather Report for Match 28:
There is a forecast of precipitation between 10 AM to 1 PM, but thankfully, things are expected to be fine during the game.
Pitch Report:
This track at the historic Gabba has been fairly balanced in this competition so far
Average first innings score:
153 (4 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 2, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
Chris Lynn is fit to play and has been included in Brisbane Heat’s squad. Jack Wood and Lachlan Pfeffer miss out.
Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Brisbane Heat:
Max Bryant, Joe Denly, Chris Lynn (C), Jack Wildermuth, Joe Burns, Lewis Gregory, Jimmy Peirson (WK), James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Bench:
Matthew Kuhnemann, Sam Heazlett, Tom Cooper, Connor Sully, Ben Laughlin, Simon Milenko, Jack Sinfield.
Sydney Thunder:
Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (C), Sam Billings (WK), Daniel Sams, Ollie Davies, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Chris Tremain, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew.
Bench:
Brendan Doggett, Adam Milne, Jonathan Cook, Matt Gilkes, Alex Ross, Baxter Holt, Arjun Nair, Jason Sangha.
Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Alex Hales has scored 197 runs in 6 games at a fabulous strike rate of over 175.
Chris Lynn in 2 matches he has played in this season, the power-hitter has scored 89 runs at an average of nearly 45.
Daniel Sams has scored 96 runs and has picked up 8 wickets.
Jack Wildermuth has scored 62 runs and has also picked up 6 wickets.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Alex Hales, Daniel Sams
Vice-Captain Options – Jack Wildermuth, Chris Lynn
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BRH vs STH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jimmy Peirson
Batsmen – Alex Hales (C), Usman Khawaja, Chris Lynn, Max Bryant
All-Rounders – Jack Wildermuth (VC), Lewis Gregory, Daniel Sams
Bowlers – Mark Steketee, Nathan McAndrew, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
12th Man – Callum Ferguson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BRH vs STH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sam Billings
Batsmen – Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson, Chris Lynn (VC), Max Bryant
All-Rounders – Jack Wildermuth, Daniel Sams (C)
Bowlers – Tanveer Sangha, Chris Green, Xavier Bartlett, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
12th Man – Lewis Gregory
Expert Advice:
Mark Steketee was the star of Heat’s triumph over Sydney Sixers, as he rattled the formidable Sixers’ batting unit with a 4-fer. Overall, Steketee has picked up 10 wickets in 5 games.
Probable Winners:
Sydney Thunder is expected to win this match.
