SIX vs HEA, BBL 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the Final (Source: x.com)
The BBL 2023-24 has reached the stage where we are just a single game away from getting the champions. The Sydney Sixers will play against the Brisbane Heat in the tournament's final. The match will be played at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground on the 24th of January at 2:10 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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Team Journeys
Sydney Sixers
The Sydney Sixers have played good cricket in the group stages. They managed to win six of their ten league matches and qualify to the next round as the second team in the points table.
In the Qualifier, the Sixers faced the Heat. They batted first and posted 152 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. While chasing, the Heat scored 113, losing the match by 39 runs. Thus, going past the number one team on the league stage, the Sixers reached their seventh final in the history of the BBL. The Moises Henriques-led team will look to win their fourth title by defeating the Heat.
Brisbane Heat
The Brisbane played brilliant cricket from the very beginning of the tournament. They won five of their first eight matches and firmed their place at the top of the points ladder. But after this, there was a drop in momentum for them. The McSweeney-led team lost their last two league games but qualified as the number one team.
Moving on to the Qualifier, they faced their third consecutive defeat as the Sixers steamrolled past them. But it was not long before they got themselves back on track. In the Challenger, they brought out their A-game. They posted 214 while batting first, courtesy of a brilliant knock by Josh Brown. In the chase, the Strikers fell apart and managed to score only 160 and lost the game by 54 runs. Thus, winning the game, the Heat have booked their berth in their second consecutive final.
The Nathan McSweeney-led team will look to surpass the Sixers and win their second title after 11 long years.
SIX vs HEA, Team Form Guide
Sydney Sixers: W-W-W-W-L
Brisbane Heat: W-L-L-W-W
SIX vs HEA, Head-to-head
The Sydney Sixers and the Brisbane Heat have played 21 games against each other. The balance of the face-off is tilted towards the Sixers as they have won 13 of these games, and the Heat have won six.
Big Bash League 2023-24, Head-to-head
They have met each other three times in the tournament this year. While one of the games has been abandoned, the spoils have been shared by the two in the other games.
| Stats | Matches | Sydney Sixers Won | Brisbane Heat Won | No Result | Abandoned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| BBL 2023-24 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Last Five Matches | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| At SCG | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
SIX vs HEA, Final: Pitch Report
The wicket at the SCG will favour the batters. As the game progresses, the pitch will slow down a bit and help the spinners. Five games have been played at the venue thus far in this edition of the tournament. The wicket has been a competitive one and we expect one more highly competitive encounter between the two teams in the summit clash of the tournament.
Sydney Cricket Ground, BBL 2023-24 Record
Matches: 5
Matches Won Batting First: 3
Matches Won Batting Second: 2
Average First Innings Total: 154
Average Second Innings Total: 150
SIX vs HEA, Final: Top Player Picks
Josh Pilippe (SIX)
- BBL 2023-24 Stats: 234 Runs in 10 Innings
- Josh Phillipe is the highest run-scorer for the team in the tournament. He is in decent touch and will be a good pick from the Sydney Sixers team.
Ben Dwarshuis (SIX)
- BBL 2023-24 Stats: 16 Wickets in 10 Innings
- Ben Dwarshuis has been a really efficient bowler for the team. He has picked up crucial wickets for the team and that makes him a prime choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
Josh Brown (HEA)
- BBL 2023-24 Stats: 313 Runs in 8 Innings
- It was a moderate tournament for Brown till the Challenger against the Strikers. But against the Strikers he played a destructive knock of 140 runs from 57 balls and hit prime form. He will be a very important pick for the fantasy contests of the match.
Xavier Bartlett (HEA)
- BBL 2023-24 Stats: 18 Wickets in 10 Innings
- One of the prime architects of the Heat's amazing run in the tournament has been Xavier Bartlett. He has 18 wickets in the tournament and his wicket-taking form makes him a must-pick for the game.
SIX vs HEA, Final: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Players | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett | 62.80 |
| Paul Walter | 61.60 |
| Michael Neser | 56.20 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 56.00 |
| Spencer Johnson | 48.50 |
| Josh Brown | 59.13 |
SIX vs HEA, Final: Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Brisbane Heat Bat First | Josh Brown | Moises Henriques |
| If Sydney Sixers Bat First | Daniel Hughes | Michael Neser |
SIX vs HEA, Final: Cricket Fantasy Expert Tips
Given the playing condition and the strengths of the two teams, a 1-3-3-4 or a 1-3-4-3 combination seems ideal for the match.
SIX vs HEA, Final: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Josh Philippe
Batters: Josh Brown, Nathan McSweeney, Danie Hughes
All-rounders: Michael Neser, Paul Walter, Moises Henriques
Bowlers: Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O'Keefe
Captain: Josh Brown
Vice-captain: Moises Henriques
Sydney Sixers: 5 Players; Brisbane Heat: 6 Players;
SIX vs HEA, Final: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Josh Philippe
Batters: Josh Brown, Nathan McSweeney, Daniel Hughes
All-rounders: Michael Neser, Paul Walter, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O'Keefe
Captain: Daniel Hughes
Vice-captain: Michael Neser
Sydney Sixers: 6 Players; Brisbane Heat: 5 Players
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