The Big Bash League (BBL) has been halfway through and the top 4 teams that might qualify for the knockouts have already been confirmed. The 22nd match will be played between the table toppers Brisbane Heat (HEA) and Sydney Sixers (SIX). This is the second match of the doubleheader on the English New Year's Day. This will be the first time the teams will meet in the tournament.
Heat are currently at the top of the table winning 4 matches and one game was abandoned. On the other hand, the Sixers, have lost one game and are in the third position in the table. The fans will be hoping for a high-scoring encounter in the iconic Gabba ground on Monday.
HEA vs SIX: Match Details
Match: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, 22nd Match, Big Bash League 2023-24
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Date: 1st January, 2024
Time: 1:45 PM IST
Live Coverage Details: Star Sports India, Disney Hotstar (OTT)
HEA vs SIX: Pitch Report
There will be a lot more bounce to the pitch, but if the hitters can keep their eye on the crease, they could have no trouble scoring runs. Early in the innings, when the ball is still new and has more bounce off the surface, the bowler can easily pick wickets.
HEA vs SIX: Probable Playing XI
Brisbane Heat
Josh Brown, Colin Munro, Matt Renshaw, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Billings (WK), Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett.
Sydney Sixers
Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Tom Curran, James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Steve O’ Keefe
HEA vs SIX: Full Squads
Brisbane Heat
Xavier Bartlett, Sam Billings, Josh Brown, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Usman Khawaja, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Jack Wildermuth, Paul Walter, Jack Wood.
Moises Henriques (c), Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Tom Curran, James Vince, Rehan Ahmed, Steve Smith.
HEA vs SIX: Dream11 Fantasy
Grand League
Josh Philippe, Colin Munro, James Vince, Jordan Silk, Moises Henriques, Jack Edwards, Paul Walter, Jackson Bird, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Mitchell Swepson
Wicket-keepers: Josh Philippe
Batters: Colin Munro (C), James Vince, Jordan Silk
All-rounders: Moises Henriques (VC), Jack Edwards, Paul Walter
Bowlers: Jackson Bird, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Mitchell Swepson
Head-to-Head
Wicket-keepers: Josh Philippe
Batters: Colin Munro, James Vince, Jordan Silk
All-rounders: Moises Henriques, Michael Neser, Paul Walter, Jack Edwards, Nathan McSweeney (C)
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson (VC)