Big Bash League 2023/24 Playoffs are set to start with the Qualifier match of Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers (HEA vs SIX). Carrara Oval will host this match on Friday (19 January) evening.
It will be their third meeting this season. While their first schedule was washed out in rain, Brisbane Heat won the second game by three runs (DLS method).
At the end of the league stage, the Heat were on top of the points table with 16 points (seven wins, one loss, and two no results), and the Sixers were in the second position with 14 points (six wins, two losses, and two no results).
Brisbane Heat suffered their only defeat this season in their last game against the defending champions Perth Scorchers. Meanwhile, apart from losing once against the Heat, Sydney Sixers also lost once against Melbourne Stars this season.
HEA vs SIX Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2023/24 (BBL 13)
Stage: Playoffs (Qualifier)
Tournament Match no: 41
Match: Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers
Format: T20
Date and Time: Friday, 19 January 2024, 14:10 IST (18:40 local time)
Venue: Carrara Oval, Carrara
Live Broadcasting/Streaming: (In Australia) Channel 7, Kayo, Fox Cricket and SEN Radio
(In India) Star Sports Network; Disney+Hotstar
HEA vs SIX Weather Forecast
According to Accuweather, there is a medium rain threat for this match. The game-time temperatures can be between 28°C and 24°C.
HEA vs SIX Pitch Report
Carrara Oval (Carrara) is ready to host its first match at the BBL 13. According to records, the 170+ scores are defendable at this T20 venue. Set batters and medium pacers have strong records at this T20 venue.
HEA vs SIX Toss prediction:
Win the toss and bowl first.
HEA vs SIX Complete Available Squad
Brisbane Heat: Nathan McSweeney (C), Xavier Bartlett, Josh Brown, Max Bryant, Jordan Buckingham, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Mitch Swepson, Paul Walter, Jimmy Peirson, Charlie Wakim.
Sydney Sixers: Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Stephen O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk.
HEA vs SIX Predicted XIs
Brisbane Heat Predicted XI: Josh Brown, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Nathan McSweeney (C), Matthew Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitch Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann
Sydney Sixers Predicted XI: Josh Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Kurtis Patterson, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird
HEA vs SIX Top Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Josh Philippe
Batters: Jordan Silk, Daniel Hughes
All-Rounders: Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Moises Henriques
Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Suggestion 1: Paul Walter (Captain); Michael Neser (vice-captain)
Suggestion 2: Xavier Bartlett (Captain); Daniel Hughes (vice-captain)
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeepers: J Philippe
Batters: D Hughes, J Silk, M Renshaw, N McSweeney
All-rounders: M Henriques, M Neser (vc), P Walter (C)
Bowlers: J Bird, B Dwarshuis, X Bartlett
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeepers: J Philippe
Batters: D Hughes (vc), J Silk, M Bryant, J Brown-I
All-rounders: M Henriques, M Neser, P Walter, J Edwards
Bowlers: B Dwarshuis, X Bartlett ©
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Team Top 4 Backups:
S Abbott, M Kuhnemann, S O’Keefe, T Murphy
HEA vs SIX Match Prediction:
Although Brisbane Heat were the strongest during the league stage of this BBL season, Sydney Sixers are the favorites for the upcoming Qualifier due to Heat’s major batting names’ unavailability.
