The match number 22 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 will be played between Brisbane Heat (HEA) and Sydney Sixers (SIX) on January 1 at 1:45 PM (IST) in the iconic stadium of The Gabba, Brisbane. This clash will be a mouth-watering contest as both teams have been in prime form in the edition of BBL. Especially, HEA, who haven’t lost a game in the tournament so far while SIX has lost just one game.
Currently, HEA is at the top of the points table with nine points to name in the five games. Whereas SIX have seven points to their name in the same number of matches. Out of five games that HEA have played, they won four and have a healthy run rate of +1.943. On the other hand, SIX have won three games and lost one game. They have an NRR of +0.167 and are third on the points table.
HEA vs SIX: Match Details
Match: Brisbane Heat (HEA) vs Sydney Sixers (SIX), 22nd Match, Big Bash League 2023-24
Date and Time: Monday, January 01, 2024, 1:45 PM
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Live Streaming and details: Star Sports Network and Disney Plus Hotstar
HEA vs SIX: Pitch Report
The Gabba pitch is favourable for batting, especially in the initial innings. The new ball doesn’t offer much assistance to pacers, and spinners also find limited support in the first innings. Batters can score heavily in the opening innings if they settle. In the second innings, the new ball provides movement for pacers, and spinners become effective later in the game. Both batting first and chasing are viable options, with an average first innings score of around 170-175 runs. Teams batting first have generally been more successful at this venue.
HEA vs SIX: Probable Playing XI
Brisbane Heat (HEA): Josh Brown, Colin Munro, Matt Renshaw, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Billings (WK), Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett.
Sydney Sixers (SIX): James Vince, Josh Philippe (WK), Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Moises Henriques (C), Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O’Keefe
HEA vs SIX: Dream 11 Fantasy picks
Grand League:
Wicket Keepers: Sam Billings, Josh Philippe
Batters: Colin Munro, James Vince, Jordan Silk
All Rounders: Moises Henriques, Paul Walter, Jack Edwards
Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Mitchell Swepson, Xavier Bartlett
Head-to-Head League:
Wicket Keepers: Sam Billings, Josh Philippe
Batters: Colin Munro, James Vince, Jordan Silk
All-Rounders: Moises Henriques, Paul Walter, Jack Edwards, Nathan McSweeney
Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Mitchell Swepson