Probable XI –
Sydney Thunder –
Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (C), Sam Billings (WK), Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Brendan Doggett, Chris Green, Adam Milne, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew
Brisbane Heat –
Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, Marnus Labuschagne, Joe Denly, Joe Burns, Lewis Gregory, Jimmy Peirson (WK), Jack Wildermuth, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Sam Billings
2. Alex Hales
3. Callum Ferguson
4. Joe Burns
5. Chris Lynn(VC)
6. Joe Denly
7. Marnus Labuschagne
8. Daniel Sams(C)
9. Tanveer Sangha
10. Nathan McAndrew
11. Mark Stekeete
– Daniel Sams will be the safest captain pick as he’s expected to bat at three down & bowl a couple of overs in death.
– Chris Lynn might be the best VC pick considering his average of 56 with the bat in 13 H2H matches.
– Joe Burns & Denly both have been good in H2H matches so they might be crucial picks in this game.
– Mark Steketee is a must pick as he can get a couple of wickets easily while bowling in death overs.
– Sangha & McAndrew both have taken wickets consistently for Thunders which makes them good picks.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Jimmy Pierson
2. Alex Hales
3. Callum Ferguson
4. Chris Lynn
5. Joe Denly
6. Daniel Sams(C)
7. Marnus Labuschagne(VC)
8. Lewis Gregory
9. Mitchell Swepson
10. Tanveer Sangha
11. Nathan McAndrew
– Marnus Labuschagne is another safe VC pick as he’s batting at one down & bowling a couple of overs too.
– Dropped Billings as he has failed to cross even 10 runs margin in the last two H2H matches.
– Lewis Gregory might be a good punt especially while batting first as he’s bowling a couple of overs & getting to bat at middle order.
– Preferred Mitchell Swepson over Steketee as he’s is taking wickets consistently & also available in less credits then him.
Grand League Combination –
1. Jimmy Pierson
2. Usman Khawaja
3. Callum Ferguson
4. Chris Lynn
5. Jack Wildermuth
6. Lewis Gregory(VC)
7. Ben Cutting
8. Daniel Sams(C)
9. Chris Green
10. Adam Milne
11. Xavier Bartlett
– Lewis Gregory might prove to be a good VC pick if top order of Heat fails early.
– Expecting a good knock from Khawaja as he’s due to play one from last 5-6 matches.
– Jack Wildermuth might get a couple of wickets while bowling in death & can score decent runs too down the order.
– Adam Milne can be a good GL pick as he’s opening with the new ball & getting to ball in death overs too.
– Green has been a consistent wicket taker against the opponent so expecting at least 25-30 points from him.
