Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Prediction, and Betting Tips
Brisbane Heat are set to host Sydney Thunder in match no. 25 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane. Thunder is currently sitting in 2nd position in the points table with four wins in five matches. Brisbane Heat played six matches and won two while one match was abandoned without a ball bowled. They currently stand in 5th place. The match is going to be an exciting contest for fans at Gabba. Check out the Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder prediction.
Sydney Thunder featuring players like David Warner, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, and Lockie Ferguson is on a three-match winning streak. They defeated Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades, and Perth Scorchers in their last three matches. On the other hand, the Brisbane Heat including players like Colin Munro, Nathan McSweeney, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, and Paul Walter yet to win a match in their last four games. They lost three matches in a row to Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, and Melbourne Stars.
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Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder prediction: Thunder to win
Key Stats
- Brisbane Heat won 2 out of their first 6 matches.
- Sydney Thunder won 4 out of their first 5 games.
- Heat defeated Thunder in their previous encounter by 15 runs.
Match Prediction: The match will be an exciting contest with both teams featuring match winners like Max Bryant, Nathan McSweeney, David Warner, Cameron Bancroft, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Chris Green, and Wes Agar. Heat is looking for a comeback while Thunder aims to carry the momentum forward. However, with the current form and better squad, Sydney Thunder are expected to win this match.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Odds
- Brisbane Heat – 2.02
- Sydney Thunder – 1.81
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Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
| Winning team | Won by | Date |
| Brisbane Heat | 15 runs | 27 Dec 2023 |
| Brisbane Heat | 20 runs | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Brisbane Heat | 8 runs (DLS method) | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Sydney Thunder | 11 runs | 29 Dec 2022 |
| Sydney Thunder | 10 wickets | 27 Dec 2022 |
Pitch Report
The 25th match of the BBL 2024-25, Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder is set to be played at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane. The pitch here is a good batting surface, providing extra bounce and pace for bowlers. In total 62 T20 matches were played at Gabba, The batting first team won 31 while the chasing teams emerged winners 30 times.
Results of the last two T20 matches played at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars (Jan 01, 2025) – Melbourne Stars won by 5 wickets
| Brisbane Heat | 149/7 |
| Melbourne Stars | 153/5 |
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers (Dec 29, 2024) – Sydney Sixers won by 8 wickets
| Brisbane Heat | 138/9 |
| Sydney Sixers | 142/2 |
Brisbane Heat preview
Brisbane Heat led by Colin Munro currently stands at 5th in the table with 2 wins in 6 matches. They have yet to win a match in the last four games. The team lost three matches in a row against Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, and Melbourne Stars while the last match was abandoned without a ball bowled. The key players like Colin Munro, Nathan McSweeney, Xavier Bartlett, and Spencer Johnson need to step up.
Predicted XI: Tom Banton, Colin Munro, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Will Prestwidge, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann
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Sydney Thunder preview
Sydney Thunder led by David Warner currently ranked at 2nd position in the points table with 4 wins in 5 matches. They are on a three-match winning streak. The team defeated Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades, and Perth Scorchers in their last three matches. The team is looking strong featuring in-from names like David Warner, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, and Lockie Ferguson.
Predicted XI: Blake Nikitaras, David Warner, Matthew Gilkes, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Hugh Weibgen, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar
Player to watch: David Warner
David Warner is the captain of Sydney Thunder. The top-order batter is currently the third-highest run-getter in BBL 2024-25 scoring 178 runs in 5 innings. His experience and ability to score quickly putting pressure on bowlers makes him the player to watch in this match.
