Sydney Thunder
Match Complete
Brisbane Heat
| 1/52 Brisbane Heat win by 8 runs (DLS Method) |
| 0/9 (1.5) | *Neser | O: 6.5 | Warner* | 36 (20) |
| 0/5 (1.0) | Swepson | RR:7.43 | Sangha | 9 (13) |
| c. Kuhnemann b. Bazley |  | 2.5 1/17 |  | Gilkes 3(8) |
| First Innings: Brisbane Heat | 5/203 | RR: 8.70 | O: 20.0 |
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| First Innings: Brisbane Heat | 5/203 | RR: 8.70 | O: 20.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J. Brown c. McAndrew b. Green | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
U.T. Khawaja* c. Gilkes b. Cutting | 94 | 55 | 10 | 3 | 170.91 |
M. Labuschagne c. Green b. Sams | 73 | 48 | 7 | 2 | 152.08 |
M.T. Renshaw b. Green | 24 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 300.00 |
S.R. Hain not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
J.J. Peirson+ run out (Ross) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
J.J. Bazley | |||||
M.G. Neser | |||||
S.H. Johnson | |||||
M.J. Swepson | |||||
M.P. Kuhnemann | |||||
Extras (b 1, lb 1, w 4, nb 1) | 7 | ||||
| Total | 203 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.R. Sams | 4.0 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |
| C.J. Green | 4.0 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| R. Pawson | 2.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 16.00 |
| U. Qadir | 4.0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 12.50 |
| N.J. McAndrew | 4.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 |
| B.C.J. Cutting | 2.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.50 |
| First Innings: Sydney Thunder | 1/52 | RR: 7.43 | O: 6.5 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D.A. Warner not out | 36 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 180.00 |
M.R. Gilkes+ c. Kuhnemann b. Bazley | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 |
J.J.S. Sangha not out | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 69.23 |
O.H. Davies | |||||
A.I. Ross | |||||
D.R. Sams | |||||
B.C.J. Cutting | |||||
N.J. McAndrew | |||||
C.J. Green* | |||||
R. Pawson | |||||
U. Qadir | |||||
Extras (b 0, lb 2, w 2, nb 0) | 4 | ||||
| Total | 52 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.G. Neser | 1.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.91 |
| S.H. Johnson | 2.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 |
| J.J. Bazley | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3.00 |
| M.P. Kuhnemann | 1.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.00 |
| M.J. Swepson | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5.00 |
It’s knockout time in the Big Bash League as the Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat face off in the Eliminator at Sydney Showground Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:15pm (AEDT).
The Thunder have been so underwhelming with the bat this season, one does wonder how batting coach Chandika Hathurasingha will be able to extend his tenure as the team’s batting coach.
They have a concerning overreliance on the lower-middle order, especially Oliver Davies, to get the job done in run chases. The bowling attack, however, has fired most times, and will be looking toward the likes of Usman Qadir and Gurinder Sandhu to strike early.
The Heat were struggling for most of the season, but they have won four of their past five matches which confirmed their spot int the finals. A lot of this has been due to the addition of former Queensland teen prodigy turned England cricketer Sam Hain.
Hain has provided stability to the Heat middle order; however, they could get more out of him if he batted at three while Marnus Labuschagne is demoted as a floater.
On the bowling side of things, the Heat will be relying upon Michael Neser to deliver with the new ball and Spencer Johnson to spark fear in the Thunder batters with his raw pace.
Prediction
Both sides have struggled with the bat this tournament, but the Thunder have won both matches against the Heat this season.
However, momentum is on the Heat’s side as of late, which is massive in T20 knockout matches.
Heat to win in a last-over thriller.
Game information
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium
First ball: 7:15pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox Cricket, Seven Network
Streaming: Foxtel Go, Kayo Sports
Betting: Thunder $1.80, Heat $2.02 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Thunder
David Warner, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Jason Sangha, Ollie Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrews, Chris Green (c), Ross Pawson, Usman Qadir.
Heat
Usman Khawaja (c), Josh Brown, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Sam Hain, Jimmy Peirson (wk), James Bazley, Michael Neser, Matt Kuhnemann, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson.
Christo the Daddyo
Roar Rookie
You do realize nobody’s forcing you to watch the game or log on to a website and make (not very clever) comments don’t you?
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
Except you. Thank you for very little.
Anth
Guest
Yeah BBL, the answer to the question absolutely no one’s asking.
Lukestar
Roar Rookie
Not the way for a result but thanks Arnab and roarers and hopefully chat tomorrow. :cricket: :cricket:
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
Tomorrow is the first qualifier between the Scorchers and Sixers - which will be called by Pravin Manivannan. The Scorchers will not have Ashton Agar as he’s on a Test camp preparing for the India series while Jhye Richardson and Matt Kelly will miss the game due to injury. Can the Sixers sneak in a win tomorrow? Well, we’ll just have to wait and see. I’m now off to watch the first ODI between South Africa and England. Thank you all for joining. Till then, take care and goodnight
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
Battling here in Perth. 34 and dry as an elephant's eye. Perth's first home BBL final in 5 years??? 30000+ tickets sold. No Jhye,sigh. Or Kelly. Or Agar.
XI
Roar Guru
Ah DLS. Just a meh way for a game to be decided
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
MATCH SUMMARY Brisbane Heat 5/203 (20 overs) beat Sydney Thunder 1/52 (6.5 overs) by eight runs on DLS method Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschange batted brilliantly, and that was a key reason as to why the Heat won on DLS as rain played spoilsport after 9.30pm. The Heat will travel to Melbourne to face the Renegades on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
Players shaking hands and that is game over. Heat progress through!
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
It’s raining heavier now and that may be game over. 4 mins till cutoff
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
The hesh is back on the wicket. Khawaja playing smartly by the rules as the rain gets slightly heavier. 10.25pm is cutoff
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
Neser, Kuhnemann and Bazley warming up with the ball which is an indication of who will bowl
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
Play will resume at 10.21pm, the target is 90 off 9 overs and there is no power surge. 4 bowlers can bowl two overs max, and one a minimum of one over
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
OFFICIAL - THUNDER NEED 38 RUNS OFF 13 BALLS
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
Usman Khawaja saying on Fox cricket it’s a 9 over affair, but it’s not confirmed on what the target is
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
Good news as the huge cover along the square is being taken off. Umps taking off their umbrellas
JGK
Roar Guru
I reckon this is all over.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
Weather update - clear in south east Sydney, still raining at Sydney Showground
mrl
Roar Rookie
Weather is perfect in Adelaide…pity our team is crap!
Lukestar
Roar Rookie
Yes i know but could be worse , at least you will get a breeze.