BBL Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Final | Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat – Let’s see who will take away the title. | Jan 24

Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat Match Analysis

The highly anticipated championship match between the Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat on Wednesday night will bring the Big Bash League 2023–24 to a finale after 43 games. Brisbane Heat is attempting to win their second BBL championship, while the Sixers have won the competition three times in the past. At 19:15 local time, the championship game begins at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Many members of Sydney Sixers’ victorious teams from their two BBL championship victories in 2020 and 2021 will be playing for them in this contest. They have the advantage of playing at their home field and enter this game in excellent condition.

After Brisbane Heat lost their last group stage encounter and the qualifying match against Sydney Sixers, they knew they had to step up their game to defeat Adelaide Strikers, who were playing on Monday. In this match, Josh Brown advanced, and Brisbane Heat will be hoping for more of the same.

Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat Team Preview & Squads

Sydney Sixers

Any bowlers with minor injuries should take it easy before the final since six days will have gone since the Sydney Sixers’ Qualifier triumph over Brisbane Heat at the Carrara Oval. There have been no recent reports of injuries.

Daniel Hughes will undoubtedly be crucial in this match after hitting four fours and one six in the previous head-to-head match. With 59 runs from 50 balls in the qualifier, Moises Henriques, the captain, led his team in scoring and displayed all of his skills.

On Monday, bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott made a six-ball duck and did not claim any wickets. He will enjoy this final though, as his BBL record overall is excellent. Ben Dwarshuis, a fast-medium bowler who has been outstanding throughout the league, won the Player of the Match Award the last time these teams faced off.

Sydney Sixers Squads

Sydney Sixers Squads

Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Jordan Silk, Todd Murphy, Daniel Hughes, Steve OKeefe

Brisbane Heat

Before their thrilling Challenger match in Carrara on Monday, the Brisbane Heat made one change: Charlie Wakm replaced spinner Mitchell Swepson. Here in Sydney, though, we anticipate Swepson’s return.

Josh Brown, the opening batsman for the Brisbane Heat, scored ten fours and twelve sixes on Monday night, making it one of the greatest BBL innings ever. The reshuffle brought about by bowling one less spinner versus Adelaide Strikers saw Jimmy Peirson, the keeper-batter, slip down the batting order. We do anticipate him returning to the top for this final, though.

Following Brown’s valiant efforts at bat, Spencer Johnson, a left-arm fast bowler, took advantage of the opportunity to dispatch all three of the Adelaide Strikers’ best hitters. Xavier Bartlett, a right-arm fast-medium bowler, has yet to lose a game in this year’s championship and will be seeking to continue his winning streak in this match.

Brisbane Heat Squads

Brisbane Heat Squads

Nathan McSweeney (c), Jimmy Peirson (wk), Matt Renshaw, Charlie Wakim, Michael Neser, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Josh Brown, Matthew Kuhnemann

Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat outfield report 

Sydney Cricket Ground

We anticipate that both teams will prefer to field first in this final, even though teams have won by batting first and fielding first at this location thus far this season.

Humidity will increase as the game goes on, based on the forecast. The temperature will remain in the mid-twenties throughout, with occasional cloud cover.

As usual at the Sydney Cricket Ground, a challenging pitch for batting is in store. For the quicks, there’s always movement and a turn for the spinners. A par score is limited to 170 points.

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

In their last five matches, the Brisbane Heat won twice and the Sydney Sixers won just one.

Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat Prediction

Winning the toss

• Brisbane Heat

Player of the Match

• Brisbane Heat – Paul Walter

Most runs

• Sydney Sixers – Moises Henriques
• Brisbane Heat – Josh Brown

Most wickets

• Sydney Sixers – Ben Dwarshuis
• Brisbane Heat – Paul Walter

Most sixes

• Sydney Sixers – Moises Henriques
• Brisbane Heat – Josh Brown

Team Scores Batting First

• Sydney Sixers – 180+
• Brisbane Heat – 190+

According to cricket analysts, Brisbane Heat have a 51% chance to win. 

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