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Brisbane Heat
Sydney Thunder
Brisbane Heat will take on Sydney Thunder in the 29th match of the 2025-26 Big Bash League at the Gabba. The Heat will come into this game placed 7th on the table with 6 points from 7 matches. They have struggled for consistency this season, with wins and losses coming in patches.
Sydney Thunder will sit at the bottom of the table with just 2 points from 7 games. They will enter this match on the back of 4 straight defeats. Their only win this season came against the Brisbane Heat, which will give them some confidence before this fixture. Another loss will end their campaign.
Head-to-head numbers will clearly favour the Brisbane Heat. They will win 4 of the last 5 meetings against the Thunder. Overall, Heat will lead the rivalry 14-7 and also hold a strong record at home. This match will carry high pressure for both sides, with survival in the tournament at stake.
Daniel Sams has taken 11 wickets in 7 matches this season and has a proven record of 22 wickets against the Brisbane Heat, which makes multiple wickets likely again.
The betting tip is...
Daniel Sams - Over 1.5 wickets
64 %
36 %
Brisbane HeatSydney ThunderBrisbane Heat have just 3 league matches remaining, and a finals push stayed realistic if 2 wins were secured in a crowded points table. The batting responsibility largely rested on Matt Renshaw, who has 245 runs from 7 matches at an average of 35 and a SR of 157. Max Bryant supported him well, scoring 182 runs in 7 games at a strike rate of 154.
Hugh Weibgen and Jack Wildermuth added depth through the order. Weibgen scored 131 runs from 7 matches, while Wildermuth contributed 176 runs across the same period. Jimmy Peirson has scored 216 runs against Thunder in the past.
With the ball, Wildermuth led with 9 wickets at an economy of 10.04. Xavier Bartlett and Matthew Kuhnemann combined for 16 wickets overall and had strong records against Thunder with 11 and 8 wickets respectively.
Wildermuth, Bartlett and Kuhnemann are the key bowlers.
Predicted Lineup: Jack Wildermuth, Lachlan Hearne, Nathan McSweeney (c), Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Hugh Weibgen, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin, Ollie Patterson
With only 3 league games remaining, Sydney Thunder will need to win all of them to stay in contention for the next stage.
The batting group has shown mixed performances. Matthew Gilkes leads the scoring with 208 runs from 7 matches at a strike rate of 166.40, including 171 runs against the Brisbane Heat. Sam Billings and Sam Konstas have both crossed 120 runs and added stability through the middle. David Warner will recover from back-to-back scores of 130* and 67*, making his contribution crucial.
With the ball, Daniel Sams will lead with 11 wickets in 7 games and has 22 wickets against the Heat. Nathan McAndrew has added 6 wickets this season and 9 against the Heat. Wes Agar will step in after Shadab Khanβs exit, having taken 4 wickets in two matches.
Sams, McAndrew and Sangha are the key bowlers.
Predicted Lineup: Matthew Gilkes, David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, Sam Billings (wk), Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Ryan Hadley, Tanveer Sangha, David Willey
Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder will come into this match with pressure on both sides, but the contest is likely to be shaped by the bowlers. The Gabba will offer pace and bounce, which will bring seamers into play across both innings.
Brisbane Heat will rely on Xavier Bartlett and Jack Wildermuth, who have taken 9 wickets each this season and have delivered regularly in key phases.
Sydney Thunder will again look towards Daniel Sams to lead the attack. He carries a strong form with 11 wickets in 7 matches. His record againstthe Brisbane Heat also stands out with 22 wickets in the past. We predict the Sydney Thunder will end their losing streak in this match.
