BBL 2023-24 | HEA vs SIX, Match 22 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lqsbevuaJordan Silk will be an important player for the Sixers in the match (Source: x.com)

Brisbane Heat (HEA) and Sydney Sixers (SIX) go toe-to-toe with each other to kickstart the New Year with a bang. The 22nd in the ongoing thirteenth season of the Big Bash League is all set to be played on a doubleheader New Year's Day Monday, January 01st, 2024, at the Gabba in Brisbane at 13:45 IST. Both sides will meet immediately again in two days in Match No. 24 on Wednesday, January 03rd, at International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour at 12:35 IST. Before the game goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this encounter. 

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HEA vs SIX, Match 22: Venue Analysis

The track at the iconic Gabba Stadium in Brisbane has been supportive to both batters and bowlers. The pace bowlers have been more effective on this surface. 


HEA vs SIX, Match 22 - Toss Factor

The Heat has played two matches so far the venue this season and they have emerged victorious on both occasions while batting first. The skipper winning the toss might look to do the same in this fixture.

Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Fields First

Xavier Bartlett and Mitchell Swepson are the top two leading wicket-takers for the Heat so far this season. The former has taken nine wickets while the latter has picked up seven scalps. The duo will again be leading the bowling line-up for their side in this contest. Skipper Colin Munro is the leading run-scorer for Brisbane and will look to lead his side from the front again.

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Jackson Bird and Jack Edwards have been amongst the wickets for the Sixers in BBL 13. The former has taken eight wickets while Edwards has managed to pick up seven scalps so far. The pair would hope to continue their job and restrict the Heat to a low total. The batting will depend on Jordan Silk and James Vince, the top twp leading run-getters.


HEA vs SIX, Match 22 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Jordan Silk (SIX)

Experienced campaigner Jordan Silk has struck the most runs for the Sixers in this campaign. The right-handed middle-order player is averaging 58.00 with one half-century to his name. The 31-year old would like to keep scoring runs for his side especially if they are up against a stiff target.

Josh Philippe (SIX)

Wicketkeeper batter Josh Philippe has got starts in each game for the Sixers this season. The 26-year old opening batter has scores of 29, 16, 25, 19 and 11 to his name. Philippe will finally look to convert these starts into a substantial score that eventually helps the Sixers in chasing down a big target.


Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Fields First

Colin Munro (HEA)

Captain Colin Munro has struck the most runs for his side so far. The left-handed destructive New Zealander has amassed 157 runs in four outings at an average of 52.33. Munro has been striking the ball at 158.58. Heat will rely heavily on him to provide aggressive and quickfire starts especially in a run-chase.

Nathan McSweeney (HEA)

Nathan McSweeney has hit the second-most runs after Munro for Brisbane in this campaign. The 24-year old right-handed player is averaging 37.00. Batting at a crucial no. three spot, McSweeney has racked up scores of 29, 9 and 73. McSweeney and Munro have to do the bulk of the scoring for the Heat in this fixture.


HEA vs SIX, Match 22 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Matt Renshaw (HEA)

Matt Renshaw has also got starts in three matches that he has played. The 27-year old left-handed player has got scores of 20, 49* and 17 under his belt so far. The tall batter would hope to get a substantial score for his side while chasing a stiff target. Renshaw looks a risky but worthy pick for this contest.

James Vince (SIX)

Veteran Englishman James Vince is averaging 27 with one half-century to his name in BBL 13. The right-handed opener smashed an unbeaten 83 off just 55 with the help of eight fours and two maximums against Melbourne Stars. After three low scores, Vince has looked in good nick in the last two games. Vince is a perfect pick for this category.