Who Will Win Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder?
Brisbane Heat are set to clash with Sydney Thunder in the eighth fixture of the ongoing Big Bash League 2017/18. The match is scheduled to be played on December 27 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. Live action will begin at 6:10 PM local time.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Sony Six, Fox Sports, BT Sport
Live streaming: Bet365, Sony Liv
Read on for team analysis, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, BBL 2017/18...
Brisbane Heat Team News & Playing 11
Chris Lynn is set to make his first appearance for the Heat this BBL and he will be the key man in this batting line-up due to his big hitting abilities. Joe Burns who hit a fifty against Melbourne Stars is also expected to return. Shadab Khan will be the biggest threat with the ball. The leg-spinner has taken two wickets in each of the two games and is looking in good form.
Brisbane Heat Predicted Playing 11
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Brendon McCullum (c), Ben Cutting, Josh Lalor, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Mark Steketee, Alex Ross, Joe Burns, Chris Lynn, Mitchell Swepson, Shadab Khan, Brendan Doggett
Sydney Thunder Team News & Playing 11
The team depends mainly on the likes of Jos Buttler, Kurtis Patterson and Shane Watson when it comes to batting. While Watson smashed 77 in the first game, Patterson looked good in his knock of 48 against Adelaide Strikers. Off-spinner Arjun Nair took three wickets in that game which takes his wickets tally to five in two games. He together with Mitchell McClenaghan who has taken two wickets in each game will be the key for the Thunder with the ball.
Sydney Thunder Predicted Playing 11
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Shane Watson (c), Aiden Blizzard, Ben Rohrer, Jos Buttler (wk), Mitchell McClenaghan, Kurtis Patterson, Andrew Fekete, Fawad Ahmed, Chris Green, Ryan Gibson, Arjun Nair
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Betting Odds
Brisbane Heat are playing on their home ground and are the bookmakers' favorites to win this game at odds of 1.69 on 1xbet and 1.66 on Bet365. They are currently sitting atop the points table with one win and a loss in two fixtures. Sydney Thunder are second in the standings and they too have one win and a loss in two games. While Betfair has them up at 2.42, Bet365 has them slightly shorter at 2.30.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Prediction
Both teams will look to make amends after facing defeats in their respective last matches. Brisbane Heat however seem to have an upper hand here as they have beaten Sydney Thunder five times out of six in the BBL. The Thunder do have a quality lineup but their away record hasn't been too good of late with only two wins in their last five fixtures away from home. Moreover, the Heat have been bolstered with the return of their two-time player of the tournament Chris Lynn which is why we feel they are better placed to win this match.
Final Verdict: Back Brisbane Heat to beat Sydney Thunder at 1.69 on 1xbet and 1.66 on Bet365.
Dec 27, 2017
13:40 IST / 8:10 GMT
The Gabba - Brisbane, Australia
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