In the 24th game at the Big Bash League 2023/24, Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat (SIX vs HEA) will be played at International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour, on Wednesday (3 January) evening. Both teams will play their seventh match of this season, and it will be their second meeting this season after their first meeting ended with an abandoned result due to a complete washout at Brisbane on 1st January 2024.
Apart from two complete washouts against Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers, Brisbane Heat won all other four matches against Melbourne Stars, Sydney Thunder, Melbourne Renegades, and Sydney Thunder.
After winning their first three matches this season against Melbourne Renegades, Hobart Hurricanes, and Adelaide Strikers, Sydney Sixers lost against Melbourne Stars before two no results against Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat.
SIX vs HEA Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2023/24 (BBL 13)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 24
Match: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat
Format: T20
Date and Time: Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 12:45 IST (18:05 local time)
Venue: International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour
Live Broadcasting/Streaming: (In Australia) Channel 7, Kayo, Fox Cricket and SEN Radio
(In India) Star Sports Network; Disney+Hotstar
SIX vs HEA Weather Forecast
According to Accuweather, there is no rain threat for this match. The game-time temperatures can be about 24°C-21°C.
SIX vs HEA Pitch Report
International Sports Stadium (Coffs Harbour) is set to host its first game in this BBL season. It will be the fifth BBL game at this venue, where one game was completely washed out after the toss, two matches experienced chasing victories, and the last game saw a successful defending result with 203 runs.
SIX vs HEA Toss prediction:
Win the toss and bat first.
SIX vs HEA Complete Available Squad
Sydney Sixers: Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Tom Curran, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Stephen O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, James Vince.
Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro (C), Xavier Bartlett, Sam Billings, Josh Brown, Max Bryant, Jordan Buckingham, Spencer Johnson, Hugo Burdon, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Mitch Swepson, Paul Walter
SIX vs HEA Predicted XIs
Sydney Sixers Predicted XI: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Tom Curran, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Stephen O’Keefe
Brisbane Heat Predicted XI: Josh Brown, Matt Renshaw, Colin Munro (C), Nathan McSweeney, Sam Billings, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann
SIX vs HEA Dream11 Top Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings
Batters: Colin Munro, Jordan Silk
All-Rounders: Jack Edwards, Paul Walter, Moises Henriques
Bowlers: Jackson Bird, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson
SIX vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Suggestion 1: Paul Walter (Captain); Colin Munro (vice-captain)
Suggestion 2: Jack Edwards (Captain); Xavier Bartlett (vice-captain)
SIX vs HEA Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeepers: J Philippe
Batters: C Munro (vc), J Vince, J Silk
All-rounder(s): M Henriques, T Curran, P Walter (C), J Edwards
Bowlers: J Bird, M Swepson, X Bartlett
SIX vs HEA Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeepers: S Billings
Batters: C Munro, J Silk
All-rounders: M Henriques, M Neser, P Walter, J Edwards (C)
Bowlers: S Abbott, B Dwarshuis, M Swepson, X Bartlett (vc)
SIX vs HEA Dream11 Team Top 4 Backups:
M Kuhnemann, N McSweeney, M Renshaw, J Brown-II
SIX vs HEA Match Prediction:
It will be a tight game. However, we believe Brisbane Heat are the favorite for this match.
