BBL 2022: Match 19, HEA vs THU Match Prediction- Who will win today's BBL match between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder?

The Brisbane Heat (HEA) will be locking horns with the Sydney Thunder (THU) in Match 19 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2022 at the Carrara Oval on December 29. Both teams have had disastrous campaigns so far and would be hoping to gain some momentum.

The Heat have blown hot and cold this season and find themselves at the last position in the points table with just a solitary win in four matches. They head into this clash on the back of a humiliating 10-wicket defeat against the same opposition in the reverse fixture.

The Thunder, on the other hand, have managed just two victories in five games and they are at the sixth position on the table with a net run rate of -0.795. Their latest 10-wicket annihilation of the Heat would be a morale-booster heading into this clash.

Match Details

Venue: Carrara Oval, Queensland

Date & Time: December 29, 12:35 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv App

Pitch Report

Carrara Oval is all set to host its first match in the tournament. The surface has benefitted the teams batting second so far and therefore, the captain winning the toss will look to bowl first.

Click Here: Live Cricket Score of Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, 19th Match

Predicted Playing XIs for HEA vs THU

Brisbane Heat:

Max Bryant, Colin Munro, Matt Renshaw, Sam Billings, Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), Ross Whiteley, Michael Neser, James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann 

Sydney Thunder:

Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes (w), Rilee Rossouw, Oliver Davies, Daniel Sams, Alex Ross, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Brendan Doggett, Usman Qadir

Probable Best Performers from HEA vs THU

Probable best batter: Matthew Gikes

Matthew Gikes was the standout performer for the Sydney Thunder in the reverse fixture, as he scored a match-winning unbeaten 56 off 34 to help his side across the line by 10 wickets. The batter would look to continue his good run.

Probable top bowler: Chris Green

Chris Green was the pick of the bowlers for the Thunder as he kept the Brisbane batters at bay with his economical spell. He finished with figures of 2/14 from his four overs at an economy of 3.5. With Green having a know-how of the Heat’s strengths and weaknesses, he would be hoping to showcase yet another impactful bowling performance.

Today’s Match Prediction: Brisbane Heat to win the match

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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.