Brisbane Heat are unbeaten in the tournament so far. [PC: X]
Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat will come up against each other in Match 24 of the ongoing 13th edition of Big Bash League. The mouthwatering battle between the top two sides in the league standings will take place at Sixers’ home away from home at C.ex Coffs International Stadium in the coastal city of Coffs Harbour.
SIX vs HEA: Team Previews
Sydney Sixers
Sydney Sixers started their season in some style as they won each of their first three games before the Christmas break. However, they could not carry on with their momentum and went down to Melbourne Stars, their first defeat against them in the last three years.
Their last fixture against Brisbane Heat on New Year’s Day in Brisbane was forced to finish without a ball being bowled due to relentless rain in the city. It was the second consecutive washed out game for the Sixers as their game prior versus the Sydney Thunder was also spoiled by the wet weather.
In the team news, Tom Curran makes his return to the squad after serving his four-match suspension. James Vince finally got some runs against Stars, with Joshua Philippe’s shortcomings continuing at the other end.
The men in pink will be hoping to get back to their winning form, repeating the winning performance from their last visit to Coffs Harbour and sustain their top two position in the standings.
Brisbane Heat
Brisbane Heat are currently the only team alongside defending champions Perth Scorchers which is unbeaten in the tournament so far. They will be desperate for the maximum points from their trip to Coffs Harbour, after losing two crucial points from the couple of games lost to rain.
The franchise from Queensland defeated Sydney Sixers twice last season and will be eyeing to continue their winning form against them. They are currently sitting at the top of the table with four wins out of the six games they played with two remaining games finishing without any result.
The Colin Munro-led unit is an in-form side with each and every player stepping up whenever the team required. The squad has done nothing wrong so far and are hitting the big stride to be the first team to go through to the knockout round.
SIX vs HEA: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Date and Time | January 3, 12:35 PM IST |
|---|---|
| Venue | International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour |
| Live Streaming and Broadcast | Disney+ Hotstar and Star Sports Network |
SIX vs HEA: Coffs Harbour, Pitch Report
The surface at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour is generally one to bat on with perfect dimensions promoting high scoring games. There is always a good bounce on offer which the batters can enjoy and play their shots. Considering the current conditions and past records, another high scoring game awaits in the coastal city.
SIX vs HEA: Probable Playing 11
Sydney Sixers: James Vince, Josh Philippe (wk), Hayden Kerr, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird.
Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro (c), Josh Brown, Matt Renshaw, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Billings (wk), Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann.
SIX vs HEA: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Joshua Philippe |
| Batters | Colin Munro, James Vince |
| All-rounders | Michael Neser, Nathan McSweeney, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques |
| Bowlers | Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshius, Sean Abbott |
| Captain | Colin Munro |
| Vice-captain | James Vince |
SIX vs HEA: Winner Predictions
Considering the current form and the teams on paper, Brisbane Heat should win this match against Sydney Sixers.
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