Match Details:
The 28th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat at The Gabba in Brisbane.
This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (6:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.
Preview:
If this particular game was played a few days ago, it would have looked like a one-sided affair. However, things have changed a bit in the last few days. Brisbane Heat were playing poorly in the 2020/21 edition of BBL, which justifiably placed them amongst the bottom-dwellers.
However, 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 the first place in the points table.
HEA vs THU 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. The temperature will be around 27 °C.
Pitch Report:
This track at the historic Gabba has been fairly balanced in this competition so far, with bowlers shining on some days and batsmen stealing the limelight on the other days.
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.
HEA vs THU 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.
HEA vs THU Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Whether Alex Hales will ever get a place in the England team again is unclear, but his place in the Sydney Thunder team is surely nailed on. He has scored 197 runs in 6 games at a fabulous strike rate of over 175.
Chris Lynn started his 2020/21 BBL campaign on a great note. In the 2 matches he has played in this season, the power-hitter has scored 89 runs at an average of nearly 45.
Daniel Sams is likely to be a great captaincy pick because of his ability to shine in every department. He has scored 96 runs and has picked up 8 wickets.
Albeit from the opposition camp, Jack Wildermuth is another must-pick all-rounder like Sams. He 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
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HEA vs THU Dream11 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
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HEA vs THU Dream11 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
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. It is advisable to include him in at least one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.
Today’s HEA vs THU Probable Winners:
Sydney Thunder are expected to win this match.
