ST vs BH Fantasy Picks 9th Match of BBL 2025-26
Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Match Details Today
The 9th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 will be played between Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat at Manuka Oval, Canberra. It is a night T20 fixture and an early-season clash where both sides will be keen to consolidate their positions after mixed results in the opening week of the tournament.
| Match | Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, 9th Match, BBL 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Date | 22 December 2025 |
| Time | 7:15 PM local (approx.) |
| Venue | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| Format | T20 |
| Competition | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Match Preview
Sydney Thunder come into this contest after a high-scoring loss to Hobart Hurricanes where both teams crossed 180, highlighting Thunder’s aggressive top order but also their bowling inconsistencies. Brisbane Heat, meanwhile, were involved in a run-fest against Melbourne Renegades where they posted 198 but still lost, exposing their death bowling. With both sides boasting strong batting cores and slightly vulnerable bowling, fantasy teams should lean towards top-order batters and bowling allrounders from both camps, with Heat’s experienced core (Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Colin Munro, Michael Neser) and Thunder’s power-hitters likely to dominate.
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ST vs BH Manuka Oval, Canberra Pitch Report
Manuka Oval traditionally offers a true batting surface with good pace and even bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play through the line. As the game progresses under lights, the ball can skid on, making chasing competitive totals realistic if wickets are in hand. Spinners generally get some grip as the ball gets older, but it remains largely a batting-friendly venue, so 1st-innings scores around 165–185 are common targets in fantasy planning (inferred from typical BBL patterns at Manuka Oval).
Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Weather Report
Canberra in late December usually features mild to warm evenings with a low chance of heavy rain, so a full 20-over contest is likely. Slight breeze can aid swing early on, but overall conditions are expected to favour batters with minimal weather interruptions (general climatological expectation for Canberra in late December).
Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Playing 11
Sydney Thunder Probable Playing 11
1. Alex Hales (if available) / top-order overseas batter
2. Cameron Bancroft (wk)
3. Jason Sangha
4. Ollie Davies
5. Alex Ross
6. Daniel Sams
7. Nathan McAndrew
8. Chris Green (c)
9. Gurinder Sandhu
10. Tanveer Sangha
11. Fast bowler (e.g., Brendan Doggett / emerging quick)
Brisbane Heat Probable Playing 11
1. Usman Khawaja (c)
2. Colin Munro
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Matt Renshaw
5. Max Bryant / Hugh Weibgen
6. Jimmy Peirson (wk)
7. Jack Wildermuth / Michael Neser
8. Xavier Bartlett
9. Spencer Johnson
10. Matthew Kuhnemann
11. Shaheen Shah Afridi
ST vs BH Fantasy Cricket Tips
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Role | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Captain | Usman Khawaja | Brisbane Heat |
| Primary Vice-Captain | Michael Neser / Shaheen Afridi | Brisbane Heat |
| Alternative Captain | Daniel Sams | Sydney Thunder |
| Alternative Vice-Captain | Colin Munro | Brisbane Heat |
| High-Risk C/VC | Ollie Davies | Sydney Thunder |
ST vs BH Fantasy Picks
Focus on top-order batters from both teams and seam-bowling allrounders who can exploit any movement with the new ball and score quick runs at the death. For Heat, Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro, Marnus Labuschagne, and an allrounder like Michael Neser or Jack Wildermuth are core picks. From Thunder, prioritize their overseas opener, Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, plus allrounders Daniel Sams and Chris Green for wickets and late-order hitting. Shaheen Afridi and Xavier Bartlett are strong wicket-taking options if Heat bowl first under lights.
ST vs BH Fantasy Cricket Teams
ST vs BH Small League Team
WK: Cameron Bancroft, Jimmy Peirson
BAT: Usman Khawaja (C), Colin Munro, Marnus Labuschagne, Ollie Davies
AR: Daniel Sams (VC), Michael Neser
BOWL: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Xavier Bartlett, Chris Green
This combination balances safe top-order run-getters with proven wicket-taking quicks and two strong allrounders for maximum points in small leagues.
ST vs BH Grand League Team
WK: Jimmy Peirson
BAT: Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro (VC), Matt Renshaw, Jason Sangha, Max Bryant / Hugh Weibgen
AR: Daniel Sams (C), Jack Wildermuth / Michael Neser
BOWL: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Tanveer Sangha, Spencer Johnson
This grand league team introduces differential picks like Max Bryant, Tanveer Sangha, and Spencer Johnson, while retaining core stars such as Khawaja, Munro, Sams, and Shaheen for upside with controlled risk.
Disclaimer
Predictions are based on analysis and research. They are purely intentional insights, not guarantees.
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