Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2023
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Xavier Bartlett
BH
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Spencer Johnson
BH
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Michael Neser
BH
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Matthew Kuhnemann
BH
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Max Bryant
BH
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Daniel Sams
SYT
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BH
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Sam Billings
BH
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From 21 H2H matches
The Gabba
Brisbane, Australia
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Dec 2020). 3 rain-affected matches excluded.
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BH at The Gabba
Top Scorer
Max Bryant
618 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Xavier Bartlett
33 wkts
SYT at The Gabba
Top Scorer
David Warner
132 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Daniel Sams
9 wkts
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Brisbane Heat
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Sydney Thunder
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Brisbane Heat · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Brown | c Alex Hales b Daniel Sams | 39 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 134.48 |
| Colin Munro (c) | c Daniel Sams b Gurinder Sandhu | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan McSweeney | c Alex Hales b Daniel Sams | 73 | 52 | 7 | 1 | 140.38 |
| Matt Renshaw | c Liam Hatcher b Tanveer Sangha | 17 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 188.89 |
| Sam Billings (wk) | c Nathan McAndrew b Chris Green | 23 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 176.92 |
| Paul Walter | c Alex Ross b Zaman Khan | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Xavier Bartlett | c Alex Hales b Daniel Sams | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Michael Neser | b Zaman Khan | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Spencer Johnson | c Tanveer Sangha b Daniel Sams | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Swepson | c Jason Sangha b Daniel Sams | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurinder Sandhu | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Tanveer Sangha | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaman Khan | 3.4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 9.71 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Green (c) | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Sams | 4 | 0 | 30 | 5 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Thunder · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft (wk) | c Michael Neser b Xavier Bartlett | 46 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 117.95 |
| Alex Hales | c Colin Munro b Matthew Kuhnemann | 28 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 127.27 |
| Jason Sangha | c Xavier Bartlett b Mitchell Swepson | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 78.57 |
| Oliver Davies | c Matthew Kuhnemann b Matthew Kuhnemann | 23 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 143.75 |
| Alex Ross | c Xavier Bartlett b Spencer Johnson | 19 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 126.67 |
| Daniel Sams | c Mitchell Swepson b Spencer Johnson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Nathan McAndrew | run out (Michael Neser) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Chris Green (c) | c Matthew Kuhnemann b Xavier Bartlett | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | c Max Bryant b Xavier Bartlett | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Zaman Khan | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Brisbane Heat · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Neser | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Spencer Johnson | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Paul Walter | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 3 | 0 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 2 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Daniel Sams
SYT
|
113.8 |
| 2 |
Nathan McSweeney
BH
|
74.6 |
| 3 |
Xavier Bartlett
BH
|
66.3 |
| 4 |
Matthew Kuhnemann
BH
|
65.0 |
| 5 |
Spencer Johnson
BH
|
59.3 |
| 6 |
Cameron Bancroft
SYT
|
49.7 |
| 7 |
Sam Billings
BH
|
47.2 |
| 8 |
Josh Brown
BH
|
46.2 |
| 9 |
Gurinder Sandhu
SYT
|
45.4 |
| 10 |
Oliver Davies
SYT
|
41.0 |
| 11 |
Matt Renshaw
BH
|
40.8 |
| 12 |
Alex Hales
SYT
|
39.6 |
| 13 |
Chris Green
SYT
|
38.7 |
| 14 |
Mitchell Swepson
BH
|
35.0 |
| 15 |
Alex Ross
SYT
|
30.9 |
| 16 |
Zaman Khan
SYT
|
28.1 |
| 17 |
Tanveer Sangha
SYT
|
24.5 |
| 18 |
Jason Sangha
SYT
|
12.5 |
| 19 |
Nathan McAndrew
SYT
|
7.2 |
| 20 |
Michael Neser
BH
|
7.1 |
| 21 |
Paul Walter
BH
|
6.4 |
| 22 |
Colin Munro
BH
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder: who played
Brisbane Heat won by 15 runs in BBL 2023 at The Gabba on 27 December 2023. Nathan McSweeney top-scored with 73 off 52 balls and Daniel Sams took 5/30.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder?
Brisbane Heat XI: Josh Brown, Colin Munro (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Sam Billings (wk), Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Max Bryant. Sydney Thunder XI: Cameron Bancroft (wk), Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha.
Who won Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder?
Brisbane Heat won by 15 runs.
When and where was Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder played?
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder was played at The Gabba, Brisbane on Wednesday 27 December 2023, in BBL 2023.
What were the final scores in Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder?
Brisbane Heat scored 172/10 in 19.4 overs. Sydney Thunder scored 157/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder?
Daniel Sams was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 114/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder?
Nathan McSweeney top-scored with 73 off 52 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder?
Daniel Sams took 5/30 in 4 overs.