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  • Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder tips
  • Match start is 7:15 PM AEDT on Monday, January 6 at The Gabba
  • David Warner's recent form is pivotal, scoring 86* and 49 in his last two matches.
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Sydney Thunder firming as favourites in BBL14. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Big Bash League Expert Tips


The Thunder are looking like BBL14 contenders while Brisbane’s defence of the title is looking real shaky. 
  • Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Big Bash League Expert Tips
  • Head to Head 
  • Brisbane Heat Form
  • Sydney Thunder Form
  • Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Frequently Asked Questions

The Thunder are coming into Monday’s match at the Gabba after chasing down a 177-run total in Perth, while missing Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams who were involved in a collision on the field and could miss the rest of the season.

The inspiring win places more weight on the Thunder’s title hopes, especially considering the form of captain David Warner who has averaged 67.5 runs in his past two matches. 

Expect another strong performance from the Thunder batsmen as the bowling attack of Sydney also does enough to unsettle the out of form Heat batsmen, who have been unable to set a total over 150 at The Gabba in their past two matches.

  • Brisbane have lost their past 2 matches at The Gabba.
  • The Thunder are averaging a total of 175 runs when batting first (4 matches)
  • Brisbane averages 143.5 runs in the past two games while batting first at The Gabba.
  • David Warner has scored 86* and 49 in his past two matches.

Head to Head 


Last 5 Matches
27-Dec-2023: Heat won by 15 runs
12-Dec-2023: Heat won by 20 runs
27-Jan-2023: Heat won by 8 runs (DLS method)
29-Dec-2022: Thunder won by 11 runs
27-Dec-2022: Thunder won by 10 wickets (with 50 balls remaining)

BBL14 Betting Trends
Brisbane HeatStatsSydney Thunder
2-3W-L4-1
310.6Avg Match Total339.6
3-2Bat Flip2-3
0-2Bat First W-L2-1

BBL14 Stats
Heat BattingStatsThunder Fielding
11.8Fours12.6
5.8Sixes6

Heat FieldingStatsThunder Batting
13Fours15.8
5Sixes5

Brisbane Heat Form


Brisbane’s match against Sydney in Coffs Harbour was the first game of BBL14 to be rained out without a ball being played. 

Brisbane come into the match against the Thunder desperate for a win and need to focus on increasing their net run rate of -0.727 after losing three matches in a row and now having an abandoned match with a record of 2-3-1

Due to Brisbane’s poor batting form, their matches are averaging a low total of 311 runs and have not scored over 150 runs in their past 3 matches, losing all three. Despite not claiming a wicket in his last match, Ben Dwarshuis still leads the BBL with 10 wickets.

Brisbane Heat Home Stats
Heat BattingStatsHeat Fielding
11.7Fours15.7
6.7Sixes4

Sydney Thunder Form


Sherfane Rutherford hit 39 from 19 balls including a four on the final ball of the match with three runs required for a win to lead the Thunder to victory over the Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium for their fourth win in 5 matches in BBL14.

After Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams collided in the field and both suffered concussion in the 16th over of the first innings of the match, the Thunder rallied together after needing to chase down a hefty total of 177 runs.  

David Warner led the chase with 49 runs, following his 86* not out against the Renegades, putting together an 89-run partnership with Matthew Gilkes who scored 43 runs from 36 balls, but all the heroics were left for Rutherford. 

Chris Green had his season-best figures with the ball claiming 3 wickets for 20 giving him a total of 8 wickets in BBL14 in 5 matches. 

Sydney Thunder Away Stats
Thunder BattingStatsThunder Fielding
18Fours17
5Sixes4

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder start?

First ball between Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder is at 7:15 PM AEDT on Monday, January 6 at The Gabba

What channel is Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder on?

You can watch Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder on Channel Seven, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports

Verdict

David Warner will score 30+ runs and lead the Thunder to their fifth victory of the season, winning as the underdog.
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