Big Bash League 2021-22: Match 2, Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat are set to lock horns in Match No.2 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The Thunder will be led by Chris Green in the absence of Usman Khawaja, who’s busy playing in the Ashes. They have also roped in Arjun Nair for Brendan Doggett.

In the previous season, they lost to the Heat in the Knockout and got eliminated. The Heat, on the other hand, have already named a 14-man squad for the upcoming game. They progressed quite a bit in the previous season before losing to the Perth Scorchers in the Challenger at the same venue.

Match Details

Match – Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat – Match 1

Venue – Manuka Oval, Canberra

Time – 01:45 PM IST, 08:15 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the Manuka Oval is fairly good for batting. The track, historically, helps the team batting second. The fast bowlers may have something for them. Chasing should be the way forward.

Probable XIs

Sydney Thunder

Predicted XI: 

Alex Hales, Alex Ross, Olivier Davies, Jason Sangha, Sam Billings, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Saqib Mahmood, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Tremain

Brisbane Heat

Predicted XI: 

Sam Heazlett, Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, Tom Cooper, Ben Duckett, Jimmy Pierson, Jack Wildermuth, James Bazley, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Matt Kuhnemann/Xavier Bartlett

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 14, Sydney Thunder – 3, Brisbane Heat – 10, N/R- 1

At Manuka Oval

Matches- 2, Sydney Thunder – 1, Brisbane Heat – 1, N/R- 1

Probable top performers

Alex Hales- Sydney Thunder

Alex Hales was arguably the standout batter for the Thunder in the previous edition of the BBL. In 15 matches, the right-hander smashed 543 runs at an average of 38.78 and a strike rate of 161.60. He also notched one century and three half-centuries. If he gets going, the Heat bowlers may find themselves in trouble.

Tanveer Sangha- Sydney Thunder

Tanveer Sangha was exceptional for the Thunder in the previous edition of the BBL. In 15 matches, the leg-spinner picked up 21 wickets at an economy rate of 8.08. In fact, he was the leading wicket-taker for his team in the tournament. The Heat batters need to play him with utmost caution.

Today’s match prediction: Sydney Thunder to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.