HEA vs THU Dream11 Prediction, BBL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 16 of BBL 2023-24

In their last game this season, Brisbane Heat defeated Sydney Thunder by 20 runs.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 27 Dec 2023, 11:56 IST

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Preview

Brisbane Heat (HEA) will take on Sydney Thunder (THU) in the 16th match of BBL 2023-24 on Wednesday (December 27) at The Gabba in Brisbane. Heat have won three out of four matches and are ranked first in the points table. Thunder have managed just one win in three games and are fifth in the points tally.

Both teams have played a total of 19 matches so far. Heat have won 12 matches, while Thunder have won on seven occasions. In their last game this season, Heat defeated Thunder by 20 runs after posting a total of 151 runs for the loss of seven wickets on the board. Mitchell Swepson took two wickets for 26 runs in four overs and won the Player of the Match award.

The Heat defeated Melbourne Renegades in their last game by six wickets after chasing down the target of 163 runs in 18.1 overs. Matt Renshaw remained unbeaten on 49 runs off 37 deliveries and was the highest run-scorer for the team. Paul Walter was the pick of the bowlers and returned with three wickets for 27 runs in four overs.

Thunder took on Melbourne Stars in their last match, where Stars elected to bat after winning the toss. They were bundled out for 172 runs on the last delivery of their innings. Thunder won the game in 18.2 overs with four wickets in hand. Alex Hales was the highest scorer for the team, with 40 runs off just 26 deliveries. Zaman Khan won the Player of the Match award for his bowling performance. He took three wickets for 24 runs in four overs.

Also check: HEA vs THU Match Prediction: Who will win today’s BBL match?

Match Information

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, 16th Match

Big Bash League, 27 Dec 2023, Wed, 1:45 PM IST ,The Gabba

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

Disney+ Hotstar

Weather Report

The Gabba

Clouds

25.0°C

71% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Brisbane Heat

W
W
NR
W
L

Sydney Thunder

W
L
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Josh Brown

HEA - bat

366 Runs

9 Matches

2

Alex Hales

THU - bat

258 Runs

9 Matches

230 Runs

9 Matches

4

Colin Munro

HEA - bat

224 Runs

7 Matches

222 Runs

9 Matches

6

Matt Renshaw

HEA - bat

175 Runs

10 Matches

1

Zaman Khan

THU - bowl

175.00

4 Matches

2

Max Bryant

HEA - bat

164.91

5 Matches

3

Chris Green

THU - bowl

161.97

9 Matches

4

Usman Khawaja

HEA - bat

155.56

2 Matches

5

155.56

10 Matches

6

Josh Brown

HEA - bat

150.62

9 Matches

1

Xavier Bartlett

HEA - bowl

20 Wkts

11 Matches

2

Spencer Johnson

HEA - bowl

19 Wkts

11 Matches

3

Paul Walter

HEA - all

17 Wkts

11 Matches

4

Michael Neser

HEA - all

12 Wkts

11 Matches

5

Daniel Sams

THU - all

12 Wkts

9 Matches

10 Wkts

11 Matches

3.60

9 Matches

2

Tanveer Sangha

THU - bowl

6.53

9 Matches

6.57

11 Matches

4

6.99

10 Matches

5

Spencer Johnson

HEA - bowl

7.05

11 Matches

6

Michael Neser

HEA - all

7.52

11 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Brisbane Heat

C Munro (C), Josh Brown, NA McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Sam Billings (wk), PI Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, SH Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson

Bench : Jimmy Peirson, Usman Khawaja, Max Bryant, Marnus Labuschagne, Will Prestwidge, Jack Wildermuth, Lachlan Hearne, Jack Wood, CA Wakim, Jordan Buckingham, Callum Vidler

Sydney Thunder

CT Bancroft (wk), AD Hales, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, AI Ross, DR Sams, N McAndrew, Chris Green (C), Liam Hatcher, Z Khan, Tanveer Sangha

Bench : M Gilkes, Blake Nikitaras, David Warner, Gurinder Sandhu, Liam Doddrell, William Salzmann, S Konstas, Toby Gray

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The Gabba in Brisbane will likely have a lot to offer to the batters in this match. The average first innings total in the last five matches here has been 189 runs. The teams bowling first have managed to win three out of the last five matches. Hence, the team winning the toss here might look to bowl.

72%

Pace Bowling

28%

Spin Bowling

80%

Batting Pitch

189

Average Score

20%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9.5
C

Paul Walter HEA | ALL

He is the leading wicket-taker for the Heat and has taken six wickets in three matches at an average of 9.33. With the bat, Walter has made 36 runs at a strike rate of 211.76.

8.5
C

Colin Munro HEA | BAT

He has been one of the best performers with the bat in the tournament. Munro is the leading run-scorer with 157 runs to his name at an average of 78.50 and a strike rate of 160.20.

8
C

Cameron Bancroft THU | WK

He is the highest run-scorer for the Thunders and has amassed a total of 129 runs in three matches at an average of 43 and a strike rate of 138.70.

9

Michael Neser HEA | ALL

Neser has taken three wickets in three matches at an average of 19.33, an economy of 8.28, and a strike rate of 14.

9

Daniel Sams THU | ALL

He has taken five wickets in three matches at an average of 18.60, an economy of 10.33, and a strike rate of 10.80. With the bat, Sams has made 34 runs at a strike rate of 141.66.

8

Xavier Bartlett HEA | BOWL

He has six wickets to his name, which have come at an average of 11.83, an economy of 7.10, and a strike rate of 10.

8

Zaman Khan THU | BOWL

He won the Player of the Match award in his last outing. He has taken a total of six wickets in three matches at an average of 16.33.

8

Tanveer Sangha THU | BOWL

He has picked four wickets in three matches at an average of 20.75, an economy of 7.54, and a strike rate of 16.50.

8.5

Matt Renshaw HEA | BAT

The left-handed batter has amassed 69 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 123.21. He completed 1400 runs in T20s in the last match.

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6.5

Nathan McSweeney

HEA | ALL

He has failed to score more than 20 runs in his two outings this season and can be avoided for this game.

6.5

Liam Hatcher

THU | BOWL

He has taken just two wickets in three matches and can be left out of fantasy teams.

Last Updated On - Dec 27 2023 11:56 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

HEA

5 : 6

THU

Credits Left
9/100

Head To Head
Cameron Bancroft

8

Colin Munro

8.5

Oliver Davies

7

Matt Renshaw

8.5

Paul Walter
C

9.5

Chris Green

8.5

Daniel Sams
VC

9

Xavier Bartlett

8

Matthew Kuhnemann

8

Tanveer Sangha

8

Zaman Khan

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

HEA

5 : 6

THU

Credits Left
9/100

Grand League
Cameron Bancroft

8

Colin Munro
C

8.5

Oliver Davies

7

Jason Sangha

7.5

Michael Neser

9

Matt Renshaw

8.5

Paul Walter

9.5

Daniel Sams

9

Xavier Bartlett
VC

8

Tanveer Sangha

8

Zaman Khan

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

HEA

5 : 6

THU

Credits Left
9.5/100

Mega League
Sam Billings

7.5

Cameron Bancroft
C

8

Colin Munro

8.5

Oliver Davies

7

Matt Renshaw

8.5

Paul Walter

9.5

Chris Green

8.5

Daniel Sams

9

Xavier Bartlett

8

Tanveer Sangha

8

Zaman Khan
VC

8

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Players
11/11

Team 1

HEA

5 : 6

THU

Credits Left
9.5/100

CricTracker Special
Sam Billings

7.5

Cameron Bancroft
C

8

Colin Munro

8.5

Oliver Davies

7

Matt Renshaw

8.5

Paul Walter

9.5

Chris Green

8.5

Daniel Sams

9

Xavier Bartlett

8

Tanveer Sangha

8

Zaman Khan
VC

8

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