THU vs HEA, BBL 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 6th match (Source: x.com)
The sixth Big Bash League 2023-23 match will see the Sydney Thunder take on the Brisbane Heat. The match will take place at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on 12th December at 1:45 PM IST.
Ahead of the match, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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THU vs HEA, Team Previews
Sydney Thunder
It will be the first match for the Sydney Thunder this season. The Thunder have been one of the underperforming teams in the tournament. But the 2015-16 season was the brightest for them as they managed to lift their maiden title.
The Thunder have made it to the top four in the last two seasons. But their journey has not gone further. This year, Jason Sangha and his unit will look to display better cricketing skills and make it atleast to the summit clash.
Brisbane Heat
The Brisbane Heat have played two matches so far. They got off to a great start in the tournament as they defeated Melbourne Stars in the season opener by a massive margin of 103 runs.
The second game of the Heat against the Adelaide Strikers was abandoned due to rain. This may lead to a drop in form and momentum, precisely what Usman Khawaja hopes does not happen with his team.
THU vs HEA, Head-to-head
The Thunder and Heat have played 19 matches against each other. The Heat have been the more dominant unit in this face-off as they have won 11 games, while the Thunder have won 7.
However, the Thunder have been the better team at Manuka Oval. They won two of the three games, while the Heat won one at the venue.
| Stats | Matches | Sydney Thunder Won | Brisbane Heat Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| At Manuka Oval | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Last Five Matches | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
THU vs HEA, Match 6- Pitch Report
The wicket at the Manuk Oval will be sporty. While the batters will enjoy the surface, the bowlers will also get help from it. The fact that over 60 per cent of the domestic T20s have been won by the team batting second will be there in the minds of the captains during the toss.
THU vs HEA, Match 6: Top Player Picks
Usman Khawaja (HEA)
- The Brisbane Heat skipper looked in good touch in the first match but failed to make it big. Khawaja will be looking to play a significant role with the bat in this match and will be a good choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
Michael Neser (HEA)
- Michael Neser proved his effectiveness with the ball in the first match as he picked up two wickets. Neser can also be very handy with the bat lower down the order and that allows you to pick up points in both innings of the match if you keep Neser in your fantasy XI.
Alex Hales (THU)
- The English opener likes to bat aggressively from the outset. If Hales gets going, he will give you some vital points at the beginning of the match.
Daniel Sams (THU)
- The Aussie all-rounder is already legend of the Big Bash League. Be it with the bat or the ball, Sams can be a match-winner with either. He is a must-pick for the fantasy contests of the game.
THU vs HEA, Match 6: Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices
| Scenarios | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Sydney Thunder Field First | Alex Hales | Usman Khawaja |
| If Brisbane Heat Field First | Michael Neser | Daniel Sams |
THU vs HEA, Match 6: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
The wicket at the Manuka Oval will be a good one for all-round cricket. Stress on picking up more batters from the team batting second will be a good option. A 2-4-3-2 or a 1-3-3-4 combination would be ideal for the game.
THU vs HEA, Match 6: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Sam Billings, Cameron Bancroft
Batters: Colin Munro, Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, David Warner
All-rounders: Michael Neser, Chris Green, Daniel Sams
Bowlers: Mitchell Swepson, Tanvir Sangha
Captain: Alex Hales
Vice-captain: Usman Khawaja
Sydney Thunder: 6 Players; Brisbane Heat: 5 Players
THU vs HEA, Match 6: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Cameron Bancroft
Batters: Max Bryant, Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales
All-rounders: Michael Neser, Chris Green, Daniel Sams
Bowlers: Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Tanvir Sangha
Captain: Michael Neser
Vice-captain: Daniel Sams
Sydney Thunder: 5 Players; Brisbane Heat: 6 Players
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