Big Bash League Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Match 22 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers – Can BH beat SS and retain the top spot in the points table? | Jan 01

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Match Analysis

The Big Bash League 2023-24 season is halfway through. In the tournament’s 22nd game, the Brisbane Heat will face the Sydney Sixers. The Brisbane Heat have been in great form, and they recently defeated the Sydney Thunder. After rain interrupted play midway through the encounter, the Sydney Sixers shared points with the Sydney Thunder.  

The Brisbane Heat have won four matches and tied for the fifth. This season, the team has performed like a well-oiled machine. Last season, they defeated the Sydney Sixers twice, which will boost their confidence. The Sixers have performed admirably and will put up a strong fight in this game, which promises to be exciting.

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Team Preview & Squads

Brisbane Heat

Colin Munro’s team was outstanding throughout the event. They haven’t lost an encounter thus far and came into this game with a 15-run victory over the Sydney Thunder. Munro would like his team to maintain their current form and maintain their top spot on the points table with a win in this game.

Colin Munro and Josh Brown, who have been in fantastic form, will be expected to get the team off to a good start in this encounter. Nathan McSweeney will be buoyed by his match-winning knock in the previous game and will need to perform well in the middle order alongside Matt Renshaw and Sam Billings. In the lower middle order, Paul Walter and Xavier Bartlett bring firepower.

Michael Neser and Spencer Johnson performed admirably with the new ball, and the squad anticipates early wickets from the duo. Xavier Bartlett is in good form, and he must bowl well with Paul Walter in the middle overs. Mitchell Swepson and Matthew Kuhnemann will be looking to impress in the middle innings.

Brisbane Heat Squads

Brisbane Heat Squads

Colin Munro (c), Sam Billings (wk), Josh Brown, Matt Renshaw, Paul Walter, Nathan McSweeney, Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Mitchell Swepson.

Sydney Sixers

Moises Henriques would be irritated if rain ruined their last match against the Sydney Thunder. When the rain stopped playing, they were in a good position. The team will face great opposition in this match and must perform at its peak to win. Henriques is hoping for a strong showing from his players.

Josh Phillippe and James Vince have performed admirably, and the team anticipates a great start at the top. Moises Henriques will aim to anchor the middle innings and score runs alongside Kurtis Patterson and Jordan Silk. Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, and Sean Abbott will look for quick runs for the team.

The bowling attack has performed wonderfully, but they have a difficult challenge in this match. Jackson Bird and Sean Abbott will need to get the team off to a good start in this encounter. Ben Dwarshuis is the team’s most crucial bowler, and he and Joel Davies will attempt to throw tight spells in the middle overs. This attack is strengthened by the addition of Edwards and Henriques.

Sydney Sixers Squads

Sydney Sixers Squads

Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Kurtis Patterson, James Vince, Jordan Silk, Joel Davies, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Ben Dwarshuis, and Todd Murphy.

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers outfield report

The Gabba

Before winning the most recent game at the Gabba, Brisbane Heat decided to bat first. Both captains are likely to want to bat first, in our view.

The game’s weather is not looking great, with rain predicted for most of the scheduled hours. There won’t be a dip in temperature below 23 degrees.

With a par score of more than 160, this will be a good batting surface in Brisbane. We may expect a lot of bounce and carry to the keeper.

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Both teams have won two of their last five encounters and abandoned one game.

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Prediction

Winning the toss

• Brisbane Heat

Player of the Match

• Brisbane Heat – Colin Munro

Most runs

• Brisbane Heat – Colin Munro
• Sydney Sixers – Moises Henriques

Most wickets

• Brisbane Heat – Xavier Bartlett
• Sydney Sixers – Sean Abbott

Most sixes

• Brisbane Heat – Colin Munro
• Sydney Sixers – Moises Henriques

Team Scores Batting First

• Brisbane Heat – 170+
• Sydney Sixers – 160+

According to cricket analysts, the Brisbane Heat have a 52.5% chance of winning.

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