Returning all-rounder Jason Sangha thinks Sydney Thunder could cause trouble in the BBL Finals after sneaking into the top five.
The Thunder secured last place in the BBL Final with a thrilling three-wicket victory over humble Melbourne Stars at Wednesday night’s MCG.
A disappointing win saw the Thunder jump to fourth to secure their home final and move Hobart back to sixth. The Thunder will host Brisbane at his stadium in Sydney on Friday night.
“Looking back at our season, it was like a roller coaster ride,” Sanga said. “The only good thing is that we were able to find our way in such tight conditions. We could only find a way to win.
“In the final series, we need very little to pave the way.
The duel with the Thunder was Sanga’s first match since breaking his collarbone on December 18. He was named captain for the season, but was later captained after Spinner did the job for most of the tournament. remained with Chris Green.
But the Thunder are likely to miss paceman Glinda Sandu against the Heat after the 29-year-old Thunder suffered another calf injury. However, David Warner, who has yet to prove himself in the tournament, is available and will also play Knockout if he qualifies before the Thunder fly to India with the Test team.
The Thunder’s performance in the final has looked shaky at many stages during the campaign, with the low point coming when Adelaide bet on his T20, his lowest ever against the Strikers, his 15 .
The winner of the Thunder vs. Heat duel will face the Melbourne Renegades in another sudden death match on Sunday night.
Top teams Perth his Scorchers and Sydney Sixers will meet up to 50,000 fans at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.
The winner of that match will qualify for his February 4th final, while the loser will face the match winner at Marvel Stadium on Sunday night.