Depleted Brisbane Heat's tough challenge against Sixers
| Date | January 19, 2024 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Carrara Oval, Queensland |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2023-24 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Nathan McSweeney has odds of 3.85 to be Brisbane Heat's best batsman.
- Josh Phillippe has odds of 3.35 to be Sydney Sixers' best batsman
- Xavier Bartlett has odds of 4.10 to be Brisbane Heat's best bowler
- Sean Abbott has odds of 3.35 to be Sydney Sixers' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
It is the business end in the Big Bash League 2023-24, and we have the Brisbane Heat taking on the Sydney Sixers. The Brisbane Heat, who have dominated the tournament, went down against the Perth Scorchers in their last league game. The odds have dropped for the team with the exit of several players, but the side would look to ride its consistency and qualify for the final. The Sydney Sixers have picked up form at the right time and will look to put up a good show. Both sides have strong groups of players, and we expect a close game that may go down the wire.
Brisbane Heat Preview
Nathan McSweeney's side has finished at the top of the points table in the league stage. The side went down against the Perth Scorchers in the last game by 35 runs. The side will be without Colin Munro and Sam Billings, who played well, which is a big blow for them. McSweeney would like to get the best performances out of his players in this game and reach the final.
The team will expect a strong start from Josh Brown and Jimmy Peirson in the game, as they will face a strong bowling attack. Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, and Max Bryant are important players in the middle order, and they must do well for the side to win. The side will also expect a good show from Paul Walter, Michael Neser, and Xavier Bartlett.
Michael Neser and Xavier Bartlett have bowled well this season, and the side will need early wickets from them, given the weakness in their batting line-up. Spencer Johnson and Matthew Kuhnemann must bowl tight lines in the middle overs. They will also need a good show from Mitchell Swepson and Paul Walter in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Brisbane Heat
Josh Brown, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Nathan McSweeney (c), Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson
Sydney Sixers Preview
Moises Henriques' team defeated the Perth Scorchers by 3 wickets in a high-scoring contest. The side has won three games in a row and built momentum heading into this important contest. Henriques would like his team to play well in this game and beat the table-toppers en route to the final.
Daniel Hughes and James Vince are in good form, and the side would expect a good show from them in the game. Josh Phillippe has done well and will look to build partnerships with Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk. The side has depth in batting and shall look for good performances from Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, and Ben Dwarshuis.
Jackson Bird and Sean Abbott will look to strike early in the game, and the side will expect a good show. Ben Dwarshuis has been in good form, and the side would like to see a good spell from him in the middle overs. Jack Edwards, Todd Murphey, and Hayden Kerr will look to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Sydney Sixers
Moises Henriques (c), Daniel Hughes, James Vince, Josh Philippe (wk), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy
TOSS: To Bowl First
The toss will be crucial as this is a tough wicket to bat on at the start of the game. The wicket eases as the game progresses, and the side winning the toss won't have any hesitation in bowling first and aim to restrict the opposition to a small total.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect rain in Queensland. The wicket will be tough to bat on, and fast bowlers will enjoy bowling on this wicket. Batsmen must be watchful on this wicket and choose their strokes wisely. A score of 150-160 runs will be good on this surface under these conditions.
OUR PREDICTION
The Brisbane Heat will miss some key players in this game, which is a big blow to the team. The batting line-up has weakened, and the side will expect a good show from their top order to win this game. Sydney Sixers are confident with three consecutive wins and have a strong batting line-up. We expect a close game, but the Sydney Sixers, owing to their current form, shall start favorites according to our cricket betting tips.
Our Prediction is for Sydney Sixers to win
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