Sydney Sixers' quest for the fourth title
| Date | January 24, 2024 |
| Time | 2:10 PM IST |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2023-24 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Daniel Hughes has odds of 3.60 to be Sydney Sixers' best batsman
- Josh Brown has odds of 3.85 to be Brisbane Heat's best batsman.
- Sean Abbott has odds of 3.40 to be Sydney Sixers' best bowler
- Xavier Bartlett and Spencer Johnson share odds of 4.00 to be Brisbane Heat's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the final of the Big Bash League 2023-24. The Sydney Sixers will look for their fourth title as the Brisbane Heat look for their second. The Sixers defeated the Brisbane Heat in the Qualifier, and they will feel confident. They have higher odds, thanks to a batting lineup that has done a good job this season. The Brisbane Heat come into this contest with a massive win against the Adelaide Strikers in the Challenger, and they will look to ride this momentum. Both teams will be under pressure in the final, and we expect a close contest going down the wire.
Sydney Sixers Preview
Moises Henriques' side has peaked at the right time. The side performed well in the Qualifier against Brisbane Heat, defeating them by 39 runs. As they take on the same side in the final, the side will be confident. The key players on the side are in good form, and Henriques would be aiming for the fourth title for the franchise in this game.
Daniel Hughes is in good form, and the side would like to see him deliver a good start with Jack Edwards. They have a formidable middle order, and the side will expect runs from the trio of Josh Phillippe, Henriques, and Jordan Silk. Joel Davies, Hayden Kerr, and Sean Abbott add firepower to this batting lineup, making it strong.
Jack Edwards and Sean Abbott will look to strike early in the game as the Brisbane Heat have a strong batting lineup. Ben Dwarshuis has been the best bowler for the side, and he will have to pick wickets in the middle order with Hayden Kerr. Steve O'Keefe and Todd Murphy will look to bowl well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Sydney Sixers
Moises Henriques (c), Daniel Hughes, Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Joel Davies, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Steve O'Keefe (Impact Player)
Brisbane Heat Preview
After two consecutive losses, Nathan McSweeney's side turned the tide in the Challenger. They defeated the Adelaide Strikers by 54 runs. The side batted and bowled well in a convincing win. It will be a tough challenge for the side against the Sixers, and McSweeney would like his side to be at its best and win the title for the first time since 2012-13.
Josh Brown hit a brilliant hundred in the last game. According to cricket betting sites, he is among the top batters. He must deliver a good start with Charles Wakim. Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, and Max Bryant must do well in the middle overs. The side will also need runs from Paul Walter and Jimmy Peirson.
Michael Neser and Xavier Bartlett will face a tough challenge in this game, and they must do well with the new ball. Spencer Johnson and Matthew Kuhnemann have an important role in the middle overs. The side will also need a good show from Paul Walter, as the bowling attack lacks depth.
Expected Starting XI for Brisbane Heat
Nathan McSweeney (c), Josh Brown, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Charlie Wakim, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann
TOSS: To Bowl First
SCG is a tough wicket to bat on as the wicket assists the bowlers. Setting up scores on this wicket is challenging in T20 cricket, and most teams prefer chasing. The side that wins the toss here shall not hesitate to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect slightly overcast skies over Sydney. The wicket is slow, and batsmen must adjust to the pace of the wicket to do well. Spinners do well on this surface, and the side batting first will aim for a score of 160-170 runs in this high-pressure contest.
OUR PREDICTION
The Brisbane Heat won by a big margin in the last game, but many of the players in the top order are struggling. It is a big weakness for the side heading into the big final. The Sydney Sixers will feel confident with four consecutive wins. The side has its batsmen and bowlers in good form. They play at home and shall start favorites according to our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for Sydney Sixers to win
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