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THU vs HEA Match 9 Prediction
Sydney Thunder meet Brisbane Heat today at Manuka Oval in Canberra on December 22. Thunder sit at the bottom after losing both BBL 2025 games desperately needing their first win. This THU vs HEA prediction gives Thunder 53% chances while Heat get 47% tonight.
Heat sit sixth with one win from two matches after beating the Perth Scorchers. That victory boosted their confidence heading into this crucial match today. Thunder must win to avoid further pressure at the bottom of the table. Heat wants to build momentum with another victory tonight.
Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Manuka Oval hosts its first BBL 2025 game tonight making choices tricky. As per the report pitch traditionally helps batsmen score runs freely at this venue regularly. Out of 22 T20 matches here teams batting first won 10 games showing balance.
Bowlers bowling tight lines can still grab wickets despite batting-friendly conditions here. Clear weather between 26-30°C with 68% humidity ensures full contest completion today.
Your Dream11 playing XI needs batsmen who can adapt to a new pitch. Fantasy cricket tips suggest picking disciplined bowlers who don’t leak runs cheaply tonight.
Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 22
Sydney Thunder: 7
Brisbane Heat: 14
NR: 1
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Sydney Thunder (THU) Playing XI
Sam Konstas
David Warner (c)
Matthew Gilkes
Cameron Bancroft
Sam Billings
Shadab Khan
Daniel Sams
Chris Green
Nathan McAndrew
Tanveer Sangha
Reece Topley
Brisbane Heat (HEA) Playing XI
Colin Munro
Jack Wildermuth
Nathan McSweeney (c)
Matt Renshaw
Max Bryant
Hugh Weibgen
Jimmy Peirson
Xavier Bartlett
Shaheen Afridi
Liam Haskett
Matthew Kuhnemann
THU vs HEA Dream11 Team
Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings
Batsmen: Sam Konstas, David Warner, Cameron Bancroft (vc), Colin Munro
All-rounders: Daniel Sams, Xavier Bartlett, Jack Wildermuth (c)
Bowlers: Liam Haskett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McAndrew
Captain Choices for the Predicted Team
- Jack Wildermuth bowls tight and bats aggressively for perfect captain choices value
- Cameron Bancroft provides stability ideal for doubling your points today
Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Preview: Players to Avoid
- Thomas Balkin may not feature in the playing XI tonight
- Lachlan Hearne might sit out this encounter
This THU vs HEA Prediction suggests exciting content for the BBL 2025 season. A toss win will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests HEA have 53% chances to win and 47% for THU.







