Big Bash League Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Qualifier | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers – Let’s see who will win. | Jan 19

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Match Analysis

Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers square off in a matchup of the teams at the top of the ladder. The last five games between these clubs are worth reading about since the Heat have won three and the Sixers have won none, with two games ending in a tie. It’s a little strange given the Sixers have a better overall head-to-head record than the Heat, with 13 wins against 6. 

The Heat lost against Perth Scorchers in their final match, which also happened to be the rematch, and therefore came dangerously close to going through the round stages without dropping a game. The Sixers overcame the Scorchers to secure the second-place spot after an incredible, against all chances, 198-run chase in the heat of the game.

The Sixers will now think they can overcome the Heat, who they have already defeated twice at the Carrara Oval, following an exciting pursuit the other day.

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Team Preview & Squads

Brisbane Heat

Brisbane Heat were in the thick of things, sitting a top the league standings and about to make history by winning their way through to the qualifying round. However, last weekend’s rematch victory by the Perth Scorchers denied them.    

For this pivotal match, their batting lineup appears somewhat thin, with international stars Colin Munro and Sam Billings leaving to play in the ILT20 and Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne absent due to national service. Although the Kiwi leaves too big a hole at the top, Jimmy Peirson demonstrated his ability to step up against the Scorchers with a huge impact. Recalled from the test squad for this specific match, Matt Renshaw is traveling in from Adelaide. 

The Heat attack features several different bowlers, including Michael Neser, a swing bowler, Spencer Johnson, a left-arm bowler, Xavier Bartlett, a right-arm seamer, Matthew Kuhnemann, a left-arm offie, and Mitchell Swepson, a right-arm leggie. This season, their formidable bowling attack has never given up more than 170 runs. 

Brisbane Heat Squads

Brisbane Heat

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

Sydney Sixers

The Sixers are a top-tier T20 team with a distinguished history, but they have several concerns. The Sixers haven’t defeated the Heat in their previous five games, including their most recent encounter in a game hampered by weather at Coffs Harbour this season, and the Challenger at the SCG, which put an end to their chances of winning another championship.       

In addition, they will be without James Vince, who is among several players who will skip the BBL knockout stages to compete in the ILT20. Kurtis Patterson, who will replace Vince as the opener in the starting lineup, will partner with Daniel Hughes, a veteran batsman for the Sixers, in the opening position. The left-hander, who is now in great shape, would like to return to this location on Friday.

Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, and Jackson Bird are doing a great job, but they need help from other bowlers. While Jack Edwards doesn’t appear to be good enough to bowl four overs, Hayden Kerr is still a little rusty and Sean Abbott is far from intimidating. Nevertheless, the Sydney Sixers have a winning mentality that enables them to overcome any obstacle with the resources at their disposal.

Sydney Sixers Squads

Sydney Sixers

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

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers outfield report

Carrara Oval

The side that wins the toss will probably choose to bowl first. The forecast indicates that there is a strange possibility of a rainstorm during the match, as well as an overcast and humid evening. 

In Queensland, the game will take place at the Carrara Oval. This pitch is well-balanced, so we should anticipate a close battle between the ball and the bat. This ground has a first-inning average score of about 155.

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

In their last five games, the Sydney Sixers have won three, drawn one, and had no outcome in one.

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Prediction

Winning the toss

• Sydney Sixers

Player of the Match

• Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe

Most runs

• Brisbane Heat – Josh Brown
• Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe

Most wickets

• Brisbane Heat – Xavier Bartlett
• Sydney Sixers – Ben Dwarshuis

Most sixes

• Brisbane Heat – Josh Brown
• Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe

Team Scores Batting First

• Brisbane Heat – 145+
• Sydney Sixers – 155+

According to cricket analysts, Sydney Sixers have a 50% chance to win.

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