AUS T20 League 2024-2025

Match 25: HEA vs THU

Preview

The Brisbane Heat is ready to match against Sydney Thunder in the 25th match of the Australia T20 League 2024-35. The game is scheduled to be held at the iconic Gabba Stadium in Brisbane. 

Thunders currently sit in second place on the points table with four wins and one loss. Brisbane occupies fifth place with two wins, three losses, and one match ending without a result. Both sides need to win this match to maintain their positions on the league table. Notably, a win with a reasonable run rate in this match could give Thunders the top spot. 

Sydney Thunder is coming into this match after winning against the Perth Scorchers by four wickets. On the other side, Brisbane Heat’s last game against the Sydney Sixers was called off due to heavy downpour.  

Match Details

Match: HEA vs THU, 25th Match, Aus T20 League 2024-25

Date: Monday, January 06, 2025

Time: 01:45 PM

Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

Pitch Report

The Gabba pitch is naturally good for the batting side. The average first-inning score at this venue is 170. The pitch is expected to remain steadfast throughout the game, providing plenty of pace and bounce and allowing batters to play their shots. Seamers need to be careful with their line and lengths. 

The day is forecasted to have clear skies, no rain disturbances, and temperatures between 28 and 18 degrees Celsius. 

HEA vs. THU Squads

HEA: Colin Munro (c), Tom Alsop (wk), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Will Prestwidge, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Michael Neser, Jack Wildermuth, Jack Wood

THU: David Warner (c), Sam Billings (wk), Blake Nikitaras, Matthew Gilkes, Oliver Davies, Sherfane Rutherford, Hugh Weibgen, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar, Chris Green, Toby Gray, Liam Hatcher, Daniel Christian

HEA vs. THU Probable Playing XIs

HEA: Tom Banton (wk), Colin Munro (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Will Prestwidge, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann.

THU: Blake Nikitaras, David Warner (c), Matthew Gilkes, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Hugh Weibgen, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar.

Match Prediction

Brisbane Heat has beaten Sydney Thunders on each of the last three occasions. The Thunders have shown strong dominance in this campaign and will probably sit at the top of the points table if they win this game by a good margin. We predict the Thunders will win this match based on their recent performances. 

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