The Sydney Thunder return home on Monday night to host the Brisbane Heat at Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, with the two clubs carrying different types of momentum into this BBL15 clash. The Heat arrive off one of the most remarkable wins the competition has ever seen, while the Thunder hope to bounce back after a tough loss in the Sydney Smash.
We’ve got a full preview and betting angles for the Thunder vs Heat matchup below!
BBL15 Thunder vs Heat Betting Tips
Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, Monday 22nd December, 7:15pm AEDT
Sydney Thunder
Sydney Thunder’s BBL15 campaign has begun in frustrating fashion, with the club still searching for its first win after two matches. Their season opener against the Hobart Hurricanes showed promise, as the Thunder put up a competitive total and stayed in the contest for most of the night. However, lapses late in the innings proved costly, allowing the Hurricanes to edge past them in the closing moments and hand Sydney a narrow but deflating defeat.
That disappointment was followed by a tougher outing in the Sydney Smash against the Sixers at ENGIE Stadium. In front of a big crowd, the Thunder were set a daunting target and found themselves under pressure from the outset of the chase. While there were brief signs of resistance, the required run rate continued to climb and momentum never truly swung their way, resulting in a comprehensive loss. Sitting at 0–2, the Thunder know improvement is needed quickly, particularly in executing key moments, as they look to steady their season and avoid falling further behind the pace in BBL15.
Brisbane Heat
The Heat come into this match riding an emotional and historic high after producing what may go down as the greatest chase in BBL history on Friday night. Bowling first, Brisbane endured a brutal opening innings as the Scorchers piled on a staggering 6 for 257 from their 20 overs. It was a tough night with the ball, with all five Heat bowlers conceding at least 11 runs per over and very little going their way once Perth got rolling.
What followed defied belief. The chase began in disastrous fashion with Colin Munro dismissed off the very first ball, but from there the Heat produced something extraordinary. Jack Wildermuth and Matt Renshaw combined for a breathtaking 212 run partnership, both smashing centuries at strike rates north of 200. The pair dismantled a quality Scorchers attack to complete a comeback that transcended Big Bash folklore and entered the wider T20 conversation as one of the most incredible chases ever witnessed.
Match Prediction
It's hard not to be swept up in Brisbane’s momentum after such a jaw dropping performance, but this shapes as a classic danger game for them. Backing up an emotional high on the road against a talented and desperate Thunder outfit is a very different challenge.
Despite their poor start to BBL15, the Thunder boast a squad built for T20 cricket, with depth across both batting and bowling. Expect a tight contest, but the lean is Thunder to get the job done at home and hand Brisbane a reality check after an unforgettable night.
Sydney Thunder To Win
$2.10 (1 Unit)
BBL Thunder vs Heat Player Prop
Although he failed in the Sydney Smash on Sunday night, Cameron Bancroft is always one of the Thunder’s most reliable contributors, thriving in his role as the steady hand at either number 3 or 4. He has built a reputation for anchoring innings while still keeping the scoreboard moving at better than a run a ball. Bancroft opened his campaign with a composed 61 against the Hurricanes before a disappointing 7 against the Sixers. Expect his quality to allow him to bounce back on Monday night with a big score.
C. Bancroft Over 21.5 Runs
$1.87 (1.5 Units)
