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December 23 2022, 14:59 · Alex Sarwar

Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat – Round-Robin – Preview & Prediction | BBL|12

Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat – Round-Robin – Preview & Prediction | BBL|12
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THE FACTS

When is Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat taking place? Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat will take place on Tuesday 27th December, 2022 at 08:15 (UK)

Where is Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat taking place? Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat will take place at Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney, Australia

Where can I get tickets for Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat? Click here for the latest ticket information for Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat

What TV channel is Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to televise BBL matches so check their schedule here to see if Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat is televised

Where can I stream Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat? If televised on Sky Sports, subscribers will be able to stream Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat live on Sky Go

THE LOWDOWN

SYDNEY THUNDER

  • It’s been a nightmare start for Sydney Thunder not just on the pitch with their 1-3 record, but now off it as well following the termination of Fazalhaq Farooqui’s contract with immediate effect.
  • The Afghanistan pacer played a key role in the Thunder’s opening day victory over Melbourne Stars, but lost his contract following a complaint over his behaviour which led to a hearing conducted by Cricket Australia’s commissioner.

BRISBANE HEAT

  • Brisbane Heat finally kicked their men’s BBL season into gear by ending Adelaide Strikers 100% record in the competition at the Gabba, winning a thriller by 6 runs after defending a score of 166/9.
  • English overseas player Sam Billings stepped up with the bat, scoring a crucial 79, whilst Michael Neser, who already has a hat-trick to his name across the tournament, picked up another two wickets here for the loss of just 23 runs during his four overs bowled.

THE PREDICTION

Sydney Thunder are in a bit of a mess right now and the fact that head coach Trevor Bayliss found time to head to the IPL auction before Christmas sums up the situation at the moment. It just doesn’t feel like a happy camp at the moment and they can’t seem to shake that losing feeling. In contrast, Brisbane Heat are riding the crest of a wave and that is expected to continue here, so back them to record back-to-back victories.