Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 06 ,Monday​​ 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : The Gabba, Woolloongabba, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ​​Big Bash League, 2024-25 All three games at the Gabba this BBL has gone the way of the chasing side, indicating that the team batting second  here will be at an advantage.  Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. BH vs SYT Match Prediction & Analysis This Monday, the Brisbane Cricket Ground will play host to match 25 of the BBL 2024-25, where the Brisbane Heat will take on the Sydney Thunder. With only two wins from six games, the Heat find themselves in a tough spot, currently occupying fifth place. In contrast, the Thunder are riding high in second place, having racked up 8 points from just five games. The Heat do have a strong recent record against the Thunder, having come out on top in their last three BBL meetings. That said, the Thunder’s current form, with three consecutive wins under their belt, suggests they have the edge going into this one. TEAMS PREVIEW Brisbane Heat Preview Brisbane Heat’s season has been a rollercoaster ride so far, with a strong start followed by a few setbacks. After kicking off the campaign with back-to-back wins, they’ve suffered three consecutive defeats, including a loss to the Melbourne Stars in their last outing. Their previous fixture against Sydney Sixers was abandoned without a ball being bowled.  As they look to get back on track, the Heat will be relying on Nathan McSweeney to produce another impressive performance. With 129 runs in 5 innings, McSweeney is the team’s second-highest run-scorer and has the capability to anchor the innings and play a match-winning knock when needed.  Sydney Thunder Preview Sydney Thunder are on a hot streak in the BBL, having suffered just one defeat and notched up four wins, with their latest triumph coming against the Perth Scorchers, where they pulled off a thrilling chase of 178 on the final ball.  The team’s batting has been firing on all cylinders, with captain David Warner setting the tone, having scored 178 runs in 5 innings at an average of 44.50 and a strike rate of 148.33. The Thunder have suffered a huge blow with Cameron Bancroft being sidelined for an extended period due to the injury he sustained in the previous game. Daniel Sams will also miss out for the next four games because of a concussion. Sam Billings (139 runs in 5 matches) will have to step up big time In their absence. Weather Conditions The Brisbane Cricket Ground, commonly known as the Gabba, offers a balanced pitch for T20 cricket. Batters can enjoy even bounce, making shot-making easier, while fast bowlers gain assistance from the pace and carry. Spinners may find some grip as the match progresses. The weather in Brisbane will be warm and pleasant, perfect for a game of T20 cricket.  BH vs SYT Pitch Report The average score batting first at Brisbane is 166 in domestic T20 cricket. This season, the top score at this ground was Brisbane Heat’s 175-7, achieved while batting second against Adelaide Strikers. This indicates that the venue is favorable for teams batting second when the target is around 170-180 runs.

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Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 04 ,Saturday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ​​Big Bash League, 2024-25 The BBL Melbourne derby is always a grand occasion and this one will be no different, under lights at the MCG on Saturday evening! Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. MLS vs MLR Match Prediction & Analysis With table-toppers Sydney Sixers losing their last game and bottom of the pile Melbourne Stars getting their first win of the season in their last match, the BBL table is suddenly a lot more congested than anyone expected! Ahead of this game, Match 23, the Sixers top the table with eight points but have Perth Scorchers, Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes trailing them by only two points. The two Melbourne sides are in the bottom half of the table at this stage but the Renegades are only two points behind the Scorchers in second place. It was a comfortable win for the Stars against Brisbane Heat on New Year’s Day and another victory in this game would certainly make the table squeeze together even more. TEAMS PREVIEW Melbourne Stars Preview With a target of 150 to beat Brisbane Heat, Melbourne Stars cruised home with 11 balls to spare, something which did not look to be on the cards when they found themselves 14/3 after one ball of the fourth over! The fourth wicket partnership between Dan Lawrence (64 not out) and captain Marcus Stoinis (62) was enough to get the Stars’ season up and running and even allowed them to lose Glenn Maxwell for a golden duck. As a result, the batting line-up should come into his derby fixture with plenty of confidence with the likes of Ben Duckett and Sam Harper also producing good numbers this season. Melbourne Renegades Preview The Renegades were beaten for the second game in a row in Match 20 when they went down by five wickets with 17 balls remaining against Adelaide Strikers at the Docklands Stadium. The defeat was confirmed long before the winning runs were hit from the first ball of the 18th over of the second innings, but there were times during the first innings, when opener Josh Brown was going strong, where the Renegades looked like potential match winners. They do have fluent white ball batters and they will always back one of Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert or Jacob Bethell to deliver the goods in the top four positions. Tom Rogers and Adam Zampa both come into this Melbourne derby after taking two wickets each against Adelaide Strikers, and the left-arm spin of Jacob Bethell could also be handy as a left-field option in this game. Weather Conditions Although Saturday is forecast to be cloudy in Melbourne, the temperature is also expected to reach 36 degrees. By the time the lights are in full flow and evening has arrived, it will still be 30+ for this game. MLS vs MLR Pitch Report The MCG is one of the most inspiring grounds to play at in world cricket and short of the Boxing Day test, playing in front of a huge crowd in a Melbourne derby is also an experience to remember. We expect a good batting track with a par score of 180+. Toss: To Bowl The team fielding first won the last game for both Melbourne sides so we predict that both captains will go out to the middle with the intention of bowling first if they win the toss.

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Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 03 ,Friday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 12:35 PM IST​​​​​ 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ Big Bash League, 2024-25 Sydney Sixers emerged victorious over Brisbane Heat in their previous meeting this season. Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. SYS vs BH Match Prediction & Analysis Brisbane Heat meet Sydney Sixers this Friday evening at Coffs Harbour in the 21st BBL 2024-25 match. The Sixers currently sit at the top of the table with 8 points from five games. The Heat are struggling in sixth place, managing just two wins from their five games. The Sixers already beat the Heat in their previous encounter this season and will be confident of repeating the feat against their struggling opponents.  TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Sixers Preview After winning their first four matches, Sydney Sixers suffered their first defeat this season at the hands of Hobart Hurricanes. Chasing a target of 162 at Hobart, the Sixers fell way short as they were bundled out for just 111. Despite the loss, the Sixers wouldn’t be too perturbed as they have had a near-flawless campaign so far.  Brisbane Heat Preview Brisbane Heat have had a mixed campaign so far. They started the season with a bang, winning two games in a row. However, they have stumbled post that with three consecutive defeats, the last of which was against Melbourne Stars. The team will be counting on Nathan McSweeney to deliver another standout performance. McSweeney, who is the team’s second-highest run-getter with 129 runs in 5 innings, has the ability to anchor the innings and play the big knock when needed.  Weather Conditions The International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour presents a well-maintained, fast pitch ideal for T20 cricket. Expect good bounce and carry for the pacers, while spinners will find some turn and grip. The outfield is fast, promising high scores. Batters who can time the ball well will thrive, making for an exciting contest. The weather will be partly cloudy with chances of a passing shower or two in the afternoon. However, we should still get a full game. SYS vs BH Pitch Report The average first innings score at the International Sports Stadium is 168. The highest total posted here is Sydney Sixers’ 203/5 versus Adelaide Strikers in 2023. This is the only game at the venue that has been won by the team batting first.

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Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 03 ,Friday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 15:45 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Perth Stadium, Burswood, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​Big Bash League, 2024-25 It’s a top three clash as the in-form Perth Scorchers host Sydney Thunder who themselves are targeting their third win on the bounce. Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. PRS vs SYT Match Prediction & Analysis T20 cricket has always been a game of momentum and that force can also roll into additional matches with both teams in this clash, Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder, enjoying their cricket over recent rounds! There is more good news for the Scorchers and Thunder as Sydney Sixers have now been checked back at the top of the table after winning their opening four games they were defeated by Hobart Hurricanes by 50 runs on New Year’s Day. There is also more competitiveness at the bottom of the table now that Melbourne Stars are off the mark. All in all, it means that the result in this game will be crucial with teams coming up from the foot of the league now chasing those above them. TEAMS PREVIEW Perth Scorchers Preview Perth Scorchers have always been a side with a strong bowling unit as well as power throughout their batting line-up, but this year that appears to be even more the case. What’s more, the return of Jhye Richardson from the Australia Test squad has added even more quality to an already firing bowling attack! The new-ball pair of Richardson and Jason Behrendorff is one of the most accurate and potent in the tournament and they also have Lance Morris with Andrew Tye backing them up as strong pacers, not to mention the reliable spin of Ashton Agar and Cooper Connolly. Sydney Thunder Preview Sydney Thunder have been a bit hit and miss over the years in the BBL but this year they seem to have stumbled across a particularly strong bowling attack. It was Wes Agar who took all the headlines in the win over Melbourne Renegades after taking 4/32 from his four overs but it showed the depth of the team as Lockie Ferguson, who had been extremely impressive up until that game, went wicketless. Daniel Sams took 2/26 in that game and has already proved to be a match-winner with both bat and ball in this year’s BBL.  The batting line-up has a fluidity and fluency which other teams can only dream of and on any given day it is far to expect one of Cameron Bancroft, David Warner, Sherfane Rutherford, Oliver Davies or keeper-batter Sam Billings to step up! Weather Conditions There is not much chance of cloud or rain at any point in January in Perth and this game looks set to deliver a temperature of 26 degrees throughout in spite of being played between 18:15 and 21:35 local time! PRS vs SYT Pitch Report The Optus Stadium has seen teams win batting first and fielding first so far this season but overall the bowlers have had the most success. We predict that whoever bats first will feel they are in the game if they can post a total of 155+.

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South Africa vs Pakistan, SA vs PAK 2024, Today Match Prediction

South Africa vs Pakistan, SA vs PAK 2024, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : South Africa vs Pakistan𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 03 ,Friday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 14:00 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ 2nd Test 2024 After confirming their place in the World Test Championship final with a two wicket win in Centurion, South Africa can secure the series in Cape Town. South Africa vs Pakistan TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. RSA vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis All of the eyes of the cricketing world were on the Boxing Day Test in Centurion which served up a real Christmas cracker! The match went into the second session of day four with two results still possible and it was South Africa’s lower order batters who were able to hold their nerves and get over the line. That victory means that South Africa are the first team to book their place in the WTC Final at Lord’s in June with the only question mark over who they will be facing in six months time. Proteas managed to get the victory against Pakistan in Centurion in a low-scoring classic. Could the two teams deliver another close contest or will the two wicket win last week soon be a distant memory with what we have in store in Cape Town. TEAMS PREVIEW South Africa Preview On a low-scoring pitch, batting fourth can be particularly tough both from a technical and mental perspective, but South Africa showed plenty of bottle and ability to chase down their target of 148 in Centurion and sneak over the line with two wickets remaining! Aiden Markram was the standout batter across both sides, hitting 89 of South Africa’s 301 in the first innings before making 37 in their ultimately successful 150/8. The right-handed opener has long been seen as a player failing to reach his potential but he will come into this Test full of confidence after those efforts. Pakistan Preview Any preview of a Pakistan game could not fail to mention how they are the most predictably unpredictable side in international cricket and a brief glance at their recent results confirms this. After being thrashed by England in their opening Test in October, they responded with wins by 152 runs and by nine wickets, but the Boxing Day defeat in Centurion will be tough to recover from after getting so close to recording their third victory in a row. Weather Conditions Cape Town in January can be beautiful and the weather forecast is for more of the same across the five days of this Test. No rain is expected and the temperature will get into the mid-twenties with clear skies but high humidity on all five days. RSA vs PAK Pitch Report Newlands is a ground where the ball can dominate the bat and we saw this last January when the Test lasted only two days and saw scores of 55, 176, 153 and 80/3. It could be tough work on the first day for the batters and any score of 250+ in the first innings of the game will be competitive. Toss: To Bowl Three of the last four Tests in Newlands have been won by the team chasing in the fourth innings of the game so we predict that both captains will go out to the middle wanting to bowl first.

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Australia vs India, IND vs AUS 2024, Today Match Prediction

Australia vs India, IND vs AUS 2024, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Australia vs India 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 03 ,Friday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 05:00 AM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ 5th Test 2024 Australia looking to cement the WTC final spot in the 5th Test at the SCG Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. AUS vs IND Match Prediction & Analysis India are on a tour to Australia to play five test matches. The grueling test series is coming to an end with the fifth test being played at SCG. The current scoreline reads 2-1 in favor of Australia after a superb win at the MCG in boxing test. Australia will take on India in the 5th Test at Sydney Cricket Ground on 3rd January 2024 at 5:00 am IST. After being 1-0 up in the series after the first Test at Perth, India managed to lose two of the next three Tests against Australia. They are currently 1-2 behind in the series. This Test will decide whether India manages to level the series and keep the hopes of the WTC Final alive. Australia, on the other hand, are looking confident and they would like to seal the WTC Final spot in this Test itself. A mega contest coming up in the new year at the SCG. TEAMS PREVIEW Australia Preview You can never write off the Australians, can you? After the big defeat in Perth at the start of the series, Austria looked down and out. Their batting unit has been struggling in 2024 to score any runs, and that cost them the Test in Perth. However, they turned around the series in the next three Tests to be 2-1 up in the series before the series decided 5th Test at the SCG. In the second Test at Adelaide, Australia won the day-night Test by 10 wickets after restricting India to under 200 runs in both innings. Travis had found form with a scintillating 140-run innings and was as adjudged the player of the match. Mitchell Starc took 6 wickets for 40 runs in the first inning in this Test. The third Test at Brisbane could have gone either way, if not for the rain. The match ended in a draw immediately after India started a chase of 275 in the 4th innings. Smith and Head were among the runs with a century each in the first innings at Adelaide. India Preview What a great chance India had to dominate the Australians for the third successive time after winning the first Test at Perth. India came into this series after a 0-3 loss against New Zealand in the home conditions. They needed to win the series against Australia to cement a place in the WTC final. At the moment, with 2-1 down already, all India can do is hope for a win at Sydney and expect Sri Lanka to defeat Australia later at their home. Jasprit Brumrah has been exceptional not just in this series but throughout the year 2024. He has 30 wickets in the first 4 Tests of this series at a ridiculous average of just 12.83. No one in cricket history has more wickets than Jaswit Dumra in a calendar year at a better average. He has become the only player in the Test history to cross 200 wickets under the average of 20. Now that is something absolutely phenomenal. India must be wondering how could they lose 2 Tests when they have someone like Jasprit Brumrah bowling for them. It’s India’s batting that is to be blamed here, especially Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli who have done very poorly in this series and in year 2024. Kohli did get a century in Perth but his other innings have been without success. Rohit Sharma on the other hand is searching for runs and looks very close to his retirement as per some experts and critics. Weather Conditions The weather on the match day at Sydney Cricket Ground is expected to be cloudy with a slight chance of showers and a possibility of thunderstorms. There could be a delay in the start of the game due to these conditions and there could be interruptions later in the day. The temperature of the day would range between 25°C and 19°C. AUS vs IND Pitch Report The venue of the match is Sydney Cricket Ground. It is one of the most historic and iconic sports venues in Australia. It is located in Moore Park, suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. Established back in the 19th century, the venue has hosted numerous Tests, ODIs and T20 internationals. It is the primary venue for Sydney Sixers home games in BBL. With a seating capacity of 48,000 spectators, it is also one of the largest cricket stadiums in Australia. Toss: To Bat A total of 89 Tests have ended in an outright result at Sydney. The teams batting first have won 47 matches while the teams batting second have won 42. The conditions seem relatively even at the SCG. The team winning the toss should bat first here.

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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, AFG vs ZIM 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, AFG vs ZIM 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 02 ,Thursday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:30 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ 2nd Test 2024 Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction & Analysis The first Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at Bulawayo ended in a high-scoring draw with both teams scoring bountiful runs on a placid surface. The two teams will meet again for the second and final Test of the series at the same venue beginning January 2. With the pitch expected to be similar to the first Test, we are in for another run-fest. TEAMS PREVIEW Zimbabwe Preview Zimbabwe’s batters put up a strong show in the first Test at Bulawayo, piling on 586 on the board after choosing to bat first. Sean Williams (154), Craig Ervine (104*), and Brian Bennett (110) were all among the runs, showing how rock-solid the home side’s middle order is. Opener Ben Curran also showed some form, scoring 68 and 41 in the two innings, while Takudzwanashe Kaitano looks like a good prospect at the number three position. Afghanistan Preview The Afghans will be delighted with their stunning performance with the bat during the first Test, where they amassed a humongous total of 699 after conceding 586 runs with the ball. Rahmat Shah (234) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (246) were the stars of that incredible batting performance, which also included a hundred by Afsar Zazai. Shah and Shahidi are Afghanistan’s most important batters and are expected to make big scores in the second Test as well.  All-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai didn’t have the best games in the previous Test but we are backing him to make an impact in the next match.  Weather Conditions Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, offers a historically batter-friendly track.  Expect another placid pitch with minimal assistance for bowlers, likely leading to another marathon batting fest unless weather intervenes. Spinners will find some grip and turn as the match progresses, but it is unlikely to cause many problems for the batters. The weather in Bulawayo will be cloudy for most of the match with occasional bursts of thundershowers that might disrupt proceedings. ZIM vs AFG Pitch Report Both teams will aim to bat first and pile on the runs. Don’t be surprised if the first innings from either side racks up a total well over 500 runs in what could turn into another high-scoring affair. Toss: To Bat Given that the conditions are likely to be extremely batting-friendly on the first three days, both captains will look to bat first here.

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, NZ vs SL 2024, Today Match Prediction

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, NZ vs SL 2024, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : New Zealand vs Sri Lanka𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 02 ,Thursday​​ 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 05:45 AM IST​​​​​ 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Saxton Oval Nelson Cricket Ground, Nelson, New Zealand 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ 3rd T20 2024 New Zealand looking for 3-0 clean sweep against Sri Lanka New Zealand vs Sri Lanka TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. NZ vs SL Match Prediction & Analysis New Zealand will take on Sri Lanka in the  3rd T20I of the 3-match series at Saxton Oval, Nelson on 2nd January 2024 at 5:45 am IST. Sri Lanka are on a tour to New Zealand to play three ODIs and three T20 internationals. The tour has begun with a series of T20Is and will be followed by 3 ODIs. TEAMS PREVIEW New Zealand Preview New Zealand have had a mixed year 2024 winning 11 of the 21 international T20 games. Having said that, they have done pretty well against Sri Lanka, winning 4 of their last 5 head-to-head games. They have already won 2 games in this 3-match series. In the first T20I against Sri Lanka, New Zealand pulled off an amazing win by 8 runs. Batting first New Zealand scored 172 for 8 thanks to the rearguard efforts from Daryl Mitchell (62 off 42 balls) and Michael Bracewell (59 off 33 balls). The duo was involved in a 105-run partnership after New Zealand were 65 runs for five wickets in the 10th over. The defense did not start well as they allowed Sri Lanka to cruise to 121 in the 13th over. However, Jacob Duffy took 3 wickets in the 14th over to gain the momentum back for New Zealand. New did not allow the Lankans to get back in the game. Sri Lanka Preview Sri Lanka have done pretty much same as New Zealand in the year 2024. They have played 22 games, winning 10 out of them. But they do particularly badly against New Zealand with just 1 win in the last 5 head-to-head games. Sri Lanka had a great chance of winning the first T20 international against New Zealand. After restricting New Zealand to 172 for 8, Sri Lanka started the chase excellently well, with their openers, Pathum Nissanka and Kushal Mendis, scoring above 120 runs without loss in the 13th over. But as soon as they lost the first wicket on 121, they lost a couple more on the same score. The rest of the batting just could not stand up against New Zealand bowlers. None of the next seven batters managed to score in double digits as Sri Lanka lost by 8 runs. Weather Conditions The weather on the match day at Saxton Oval, Nelson is expected to be a bit of cloudy as well as sunny throughout the day. The temperature will range between a high of 22°C and a low of around 12°C. There is a possibility of a morning shower but that should not affect the game much. NZ vs SL Pitch Report The venue of the match is Saxton Oval, Nelson. Established in 2009, it was developed by Nelson Cricket Association in New Zealand. The venue has officiated two T20 internationals and 12 ODIs so far along with a few domestic matches. The venue has a seating capacity of around 6,000 spectators. Toss: To Bat Only two international T20 games have been played at this venue before this game. Both the matches have been won by the team batting first. The trend in this series so far has been similar, with New Zealand winning both games batting first. The team winning the toss should bat first here.

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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 01 ,Wednesday​​ 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : The Gabba, Woolloongabba, Australia​𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ Big Bash League, 2024-25 Two teams who finished 2024 with a run of defeats come face to face at the Gabba on New Year’s Day! Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. BH vs MLS Match Prediction & Analysis This year’s Big Bash League has been another entertaining one and the teams will be raring to go after the festivities and celebrations of New Year’s Eve. But both Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars can ill-afford to party as they end 2024 in poor form with the teams desperate to get off to a winning start in 2025. At home, and as the current BBL holders, it will be Brisbane Heat who will fancy their chances in this game. Although they have lost their last two matches in the tournament, they have already beaten Melbourne Stars and will be confident of repeating their success from earlier in December at the MCG. TEAMS PREVIEW Brisbane Heat Preview Brisbane Heat return to the site of their latest defeat, an eight wicket loss against the high-flying Sydney Sixers on Sunday, and they will be determined to get back to winning ways in front of their passionate home support. They could do with an improvement from captain Colin Munro who is yet to make a double-figure score in BBL14 but Nathan McSweeney has top scored for Brisbane Heat in both of his appearances at the Gabba since being ousted from the Australian Test side. Melbourne Stars Preview So far so bad for Melbourne Stars. After concluding their BBL campaign last season with back to back defeats, Marcus Stoinis’ side have added another five losses in a row and look like a team with very little self-belief ahead of this fixture. There has been one positive in their last two games, the form of England all-format international Ben Duckett. The pint-sized left-hander has made scores of 60+ in both matches and has top scored for the Stars but no one else has been able to make significant contributions. With the bat, Melbourne Stars will look to Duckett, Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell to deliver. Whereas with the ball, the pressure will be on the experienced Peter Siddle, Beau Webster and Usama Mir to deliver. Weather Conditions There is a chance of rain throughout the afternoon in Brisbane but the chances of it lasting into the evening look to be very slim. It should be a warm evening with the temperature up and above 22 degrees from start to finish. BH vs MLS Pitch Report The Gabba remains an iconic venue and Ben Duckett will certainly be keen to put up a good performance ahead of returning here for the Ashes in just under 12 months time. We expect to see a bouncy surface but also with some movement and a par first innings total of 180. Toss: To Bowl This will be the third game at the Gabba in this year’s BBL with the previous two both won by the team who fielded first. Therefore, we predict that both captains will want to field first ahead of this match.

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Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 30 ,Monday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​ 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ Big Bash League, 2024-25 Two teams who have won two and lost one so far in this campaign go head to head in Match 16! Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. SYT vs MLR Match Prediction & Analysis This has been a very entertaining Big Bash League so far this season with only Sydney Sixers maintaining a 100% record ahead of Match 15 and Melbourne Stars the only side to have lost five out of five. Their two city-rivals, Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades go head to head in this fixture and both come into the clash only two points behind the Sixers at the top of the tree. Both sides also won their last games so there should be plenty of confidence and self-belief in the home and away dressing rooms at the Sydney Showground Stadium. TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Thunder Preview Sydney Thunder had the joy of taking on the whipping boys – Melbourne Stars – in their last game and although they only won by 18 runs they were able to get another victory to see their record up to two wins from three games. England international Sam Billings was the star of the show with the bat in that match with the keeper-batter hitting 72 runs from 39 balls. That said, the team management will still be looking for more from skipper David Warner and West Indies international Sherfane Rutherford who are both yet to make significant contributions. With the ball, Lockie Ferguson continues to have an excellent BBL debut campaign and pacer Wes Agar backed him up with 3/25 against the Stars. With Daniel Sams and Chris Green also in the attack, there is plenty of depth for Thunder! Melbourne Renegades Preview There was a famous win for Melbourne Renegades against Perth Scorchers in Match 10 with the men in red getting over the line with two wickets and six balls remaining. In a low-scoring classic, the bowling attack came to the fore but there may be some confidence building required by the batting coaches ahead of this clash. Tom Rogers was the star with the ball in Match 10 and he rightly took home the Player of the Match award after picking up 3/22. He will be vying with Fergus O’Neill and Kane Richardson to be top dog pacer in this game with Adam Zampa the key spinner. Weather Conditions There will be no clouds in Sydney across Monday and the temperature will be in the mid-twenties on Monday evening. Humidity will be no higher than 50% across this game. SYT vs MLR Pitch Report This pitch is likely to deliver par totals of around 165 in this game but there will be something for the bowlers to work with. The new ball will move off the straight and there will also be some turn for the spinners. Toss: To Bowl This pitch at the Sydney Showground Stadium is one which always offers some assistance for the bowlers and we expect more of the same again in this fixture. As a result, we predict that both captains will want to bowl first.

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