Match 6 of the Big Bash League 2023/24 will be played between Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat (THU vs HEA). The match will be played at the Manuka Oval, Canberra on 12th December at 01:45 PM IST.
THU vs HEA (Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat), Match 6 - Match Information
Match: Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, Match 6
Date: 12th December, 2023
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
THU vs HEA (Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat), Match 6 Preview
Brisbane Heat have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, Sydney Thunder are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Sydney Thunder have won 2 games and lost 3.
Big Bash League 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Big Bash League 2023/24. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIX | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.433 |
| HEA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +5.150 |
| REN | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.400 |
| SCO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
| STR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
| THU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| HUR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.440 |
| STA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -5.150 |
Both teams last played against each other in the Eliminator of the Big Bash League 2022/23 where Chris Green scored the highest fantasy points for Sydney Thunder with 70 match fantasy points while Usman Khawaja topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Brisbane Heat with 128 match fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Melbourne Stars, Brisbane Heat beat Melbourne Stars by 103 runs. The top fantasy player for Brisbane Heat was Colin Munro who scored 134 fantasy points.
THU vs HEA, Manuka Oval, Canberra Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Manuka Oval, Canberra is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 155 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue since the team batting first has only won 35% of its matches.
Weather Report for Manuka Oval, Canberra
The temperature will hover around 23°C and humidity is expected to be around 71%. 4.77 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
THU vs HEA, Head-to-Head
In the 19 matches played between these 2 teams, Brisbane Heat's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Sydney Thunder.
THU vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Khawaja | 5 | 215 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 28, 59, 94, 10, 24 | - |
| Jason Sangha | 3 | 75 | 15 | 1 | 0.2 | 33, 0, 38, 4, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Matt Renshaw | 3 | 106 | 21.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 19, 87, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Usman Tariq Khawaja
Usman Khawaja is a batter and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 215 runs averaging 43 per match.
- Jason Jaskirat Singh Sangha
Jason Sangha is a batter and has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Jason Sangha is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 75 runs at an average of 15 per match.
- Matthew Thomas Renshaw
Matt Renshaw is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. This player has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Matt Renshaw is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 0, 19, 87, 0 and 0 runs averaging 21.2 per match.
THU vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett | 5 | 219 | 43.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 65, 32, 55, 67 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Spencer Johnson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.8 | - | 1, 0, 2, 1, 0 |
- Xavier Colin Bartlett
Xavier Bartlett is a bowler and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 5 matches, Xavier Bartlett has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4. He also bats decently and in the recently played matches, he has scored 0, 65, 32, 55 and 67 runs, averaging 43.8 runs per match.
- Spencer Henry Johnson
Spencer Johnson can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7. Spencer Johnson is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 1, 0, 2, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.
THU vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Michael Neser | 3 | 34 | 6.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 15, 0, 0, 19 | 2, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is an all-rounder and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Daniel Sams has scored 1 run at an average of 0.2 per match.
- Christopher James Green
Chris Green is an all-rounder and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls off-break and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 0, 0, 0, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 0.4. Chris Green has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 1, 2 and 1 wickets in recent matches.
- Michael Gertges Neser
Michael Neser is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Michael Neser has scored 0, 15, 0, 0 and 19 runs averaging 6.8 per match.
THU vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Michael Neser | 3 | 34 | 6.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 15, 0, 0, 19 | 2, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Usman Khawaja | 5 | 215 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 28, 59, 94, 10, 24 | - |
| Jason Sangha | 3 | 75 | 15 | 1 | 0.2 | 33, 0, 38, 4, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Daniel Sams has scored 0, 0, 1, 0 and 0 runs averaging 0.2 per match.
- Christopher James Green
Chris Green can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player bowls off-break and in the recently played 3 matches, Chris Green has taken 0, 0, 0, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 0.4. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 1, 2 and 1 wickets in recent matches.
- Michael Gertges Neser
Michael Neser is an all-rounder and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Michael Neser has scored 0, 15, 0, 0 and 19 runs averaging 6.8 per match.
- Usman Tariq Khawaja
Usman Khawaja is a batter and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 215 runs at an average of 43 per match.
- Jason Jaskirat Singh Sangha
Jason Sangha is a batter and has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Jason Sangha is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 33, 0, 38, 4 and 0 runs at an average of 15 per match.
THU vs HEA Squad Information
Brisbane Heat (HEA) Squad: Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Sam Billings, Jimmy Peirson, Jack Wildermuth, Matthew Kuhnemann, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Swepson, Charlie Wakim, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Nathan McSweeney, Lachlan Hearne, Jack Wood, Will Prestwidge, Jordan Buckingham and Josh Brown.
Sydney Thunder (THU) Squad: David Warner, Alex Ross, Alex Hales, Gurinder Sandhu, Cameron Bancroft, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Daniel Sams, Oliver Davies, Tanveer Sangha, Zaman Khan, William Salzmann, Liam Doddrell, Blake Nikitaras, Toby Gray and Sam Konstas.
THU vs HEA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Cameron Bancroft
Batters: Usman Khawaja, Jason Sangha, Max Bryant and Colin Munro
All-Rounders: Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Michael Neser and Matt Renshaw
Bowlers: Nathan McAndrew and Xavier Bartlett
Captain: Max Bryant
Vice-Captain: Nathan McAndrew
Photo credit: Alamy
