Cameron Bancroft will be an important pick for the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)
Brisbane Heat (HEA) and Sydney Thunder (THU) square off against each other in the ongoing thirteenth edition of the Big Bash League. Match No. 16 is all set to be played in this festive period on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at The Gabba in Brisbane at 13:45 IST. The Heat defeated the Thunder by a margin of 20 runs when both sides met earlier in the current competition at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. Before the game goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this fixture.
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HEA vs THU, Match 16: Venue Analysis
The surface at the iconic Gabba Stadium in Brisbane is going to be favorable for the batters and the seam bowlers. The pacers will enjoy bowling on this track.
HEA vs THU, Match 16 - Toss Factor
The home side defeated Melbourne Stars by a massive margin of 103 runs in the opening fixture of the current campaign at the same venue. It is expected to be another belter and the skipper winning the toss might look to bat first and put runs on the board.
Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Fields First
Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, and Mitchell Swepson have all picked up joint-most wickets (six) so far for the Heat. The trio have been amongst the wickets and would like to keep doing their job against the Thunder as well. Colin Munro is the leading run-getter overall in BBL 13 so far. Heat will again rely on the Kiwi if they are up against a big target.
Scenario: If Sydney Thunder Fields First
Zaman Khan and Daniel Sams have picked up 11 wickets in between them so far this season. The duo will again have to shoulder the responsibility of picking up wickets against the Heat and restricting them to a low total. Cameron Bancroft is their form player and the Thunder will look after him again in a run-chase.
HEA vs THU, Match 16 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
Scenario: If Sydney Thunder Fields First
Cameron Bancroft (THU)
As mentioned, Cameron Bancroft has struck the most runs for the Thunder in BBL 13. The right-handed wicketkeeper batter has amassed 129 runs at an average of 43. The opening player has one half-century to his name. Bancroft would hope to continue his fine form and guide his side home in a run-chase.
Oliver Davies (THU)
Oliver Davies has hit the second-most runs after Bancroft for the Sydney side. The right-handed middle-order player is averaging 30.00. The 23-year old youngster has got starts in all games with scores of 35, 32 and 23 to his name. Davies will again handle the middle-order especially in a big run-chase.
Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Fields First
Colin Munro (HEA)
As mentioned above, Colin Munro has struck the most runs in the ongoing campaign. The destructive left-handed New Zealander has racked up 157 runs at an average of 78.50 with one half-century under his belt. Munro has scores of 99*, 46 and 12 so far. He is captaining the side in the absence of Usman Khawaja and will look to guide his side to a victory here while performing with the bat.
Sam Billings (HEA)
Wicketkeeper batter Sam Billings has scored the second-most runs after Munro for the Heat. The right-handed middle-order batter is averaging 27.00. The Englishman scores read as 18, 23 and 40 in three outings. Heat will rely on him to take them over the line especially if the are facing a stiff target.
HEA vs THU, Match 16 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices
Matt Renshaw (HEA)
Matt Renshaw is a tall middle-order player for the Heat. The 27-year old scored 20 off 19 against the Thunder in the ongoing campaign itself. Renshaw struck an unbeaten 49 off 37 with the help of five fours against Melbourne Stars last time out. He could be a risky but worthy pick for this contest.
Alex Hales (THU)
After bagging two low scores of 0 and 18, explosive opening batter Alex Hales finally found form in the last game. Former Englishman struck 40 off 26 which included three fours and as many maximums against the Stars. He looked back in his rhythm and would like to keep scoring runs right at the top of the order.
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