Sydney Thunder will square off against Brisbane Heat in the 9th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26, scheduled to be played on Monday, 22nd December at 1:45 PM IST. The match will take place at Manuka Oval in Canberra. Check out the best Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s THU vs HEA clash.
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Sydney Thunder have had a poor start to their campaign, losing both of their matches so far. Shadab Khan and Sam Billings have performed well in the middle order, but the side has not received the required support from the top order. However, the return of veteran David Warner could boost the team’s confidence as they look to get back to winning ways.
Meanwhile, Brisbane Heat have had a mixed campaign, but a win over Perth Scorchers in their previous game has lifted their momentum. Jack Wildermuth has been outstanding with both bat and ball, while Colin Munro and Matt Renshaw have also delivered improved performances at the top of the order as the Heat look to continue their winning run.
Jack Wildermuth has scored 110 runs and taken four wickets so far in the tournament, and given his strong all-round form, he stands out as the default captaincy choice. Shadab Khan, who has also contributed well with the bat by scoring 75 runs and picking up two wickets, emerges as a solid option for the vice-captaincy role.
Manuka Oval, Canberra Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20 matches played at Manuka Oval.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 10 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 9 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 148 runs |
THU vs HEA Probable Playing XI
Sydney Thunder: Sam Konstas, David Warner(c), Matthew Gilkes, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings(w), Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley
Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro, Jack Wildermuth, Nathan McSweeney(c), Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Hugh Weibgen, Jimmy Peirson(w), Xavier Bartlett, Shaheen Afridi, Liam Haskett, Matthew Kuhnemann
THU vs HEA Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | BBL 2025-26 Stats |
|---|---|
| Josh Philippe | 74 runs |
| Cameron Bancroft | 68 runs |
| Jack Wildermuth | 110 runs & 4 wickets |
| Colin Munro | 55 runs |
| Shadab Khan | 75 runs & 2 wickets |
| Matt Renshaw | 120 runs |
THU vs HEA Dream11 Team
