The 13th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) is just a match away from its end. The 2023/24 season has been breathtaking there have been some memorable matches in the tournament, some low-scoring thrillers as well. The 44th game which is the showdown of the tournament as well will be played between, Sydney Sixers (SIX) and Brisbane Heat (HEA). Both teams have played brilliant cricket throughout the competition.
Heat lost just one game in the competition and topped the table on the other hand Sixers have been in good form as they have won their last four games in a row along with Qualifier 1 where they beat the same opponent by 39 runs. The Heat will be considering an act of revenge in the final to win the BBL for the second time.
SIX vs HEA: Match Details
Match: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, 44th Match, Big Bash League 2023-24
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Date: 24th January, 2024
Time: 1:45 PM IST
Live Coverage Details: Star Sports India, Disney Hotstar (OTT)
SIX vs HEA: Pitch Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is regarded as one of the most batting-friendly pitches in Australia. The wicket at the site allows hitters to trust the bounce and hit through the line of the ball, despite having good in pace and bounce. If the batters get their eye set there will be a high-scoring match in the final.
SIX vs HEA: Probable Playing XI
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.
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.
SIX vs HEA: Full Squads
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.
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.
SIX vs HEA: Dream11 Fantasy
Grand League:
Wicket-keeper: Josh Philippe (captain)
Batters: Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant
All-rounders: Moises Henriques, Michael Nesser, Paul Walter (vice-captain)
Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Wicket-keeper: Josh Philippe
Batters: Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Matt Renshaw, Nathan McSweeney (vice-captain)
All-rounders: Michael Nesser (captain), Paul Walter, Hayden Kerr
Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann