HEA vs SIX Match Preview

After 43 games, this year’s 2023/24 Big Bash League will conclude with an eagerly anticipated final between the Sydney Sixers and the Brisbane Heat on Wednesday evening. The Sixers have won the tournament three times before, and the Brisbane Heat are looking for their second title. Sydney Sixers won the BBL title in both 2020 and 2021, and many of their winning players are still on the roster for this match. They are in excellent form going into this game, and they have the added advantage of playing at home. After losing their final group stage match, followed by the Qualifier against the Sydney Sixers, the Brisbane Heat knew they had to do something special to defeat an in-form Adelaide Strikers on Monday. Josh Brown stepped up, and the Brisbane Heat will be looking for more of the same in this matchup.

HEA vs SIX Match Details

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers – Qualifier Match

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground – Sydney

Date & Time: 24th January 2024 at 02:10 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

HEA vs SIX Venue Stats

HEA vs SIX Pitch Report

Although the average first-inning score at this venue was just over 150 a few seasons ago, we anticipate true bounce and a par score of at least 175 for this game.

HEA vs SIX Weather Report

The forecast for this game calls for extremely humid conditions, with a slight chance of a thunderstorm in Carrara in the evening.

HEA vs SIX Last Five Matches

HEA vs SIX Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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HEA vs SIX Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Josh Brown, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XIs

Daniel Hughes, Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Joel Davies, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe

Topmost Picks for HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Jimmy Peirson- the 31 year old keeper-batter came into the side for the first time in their final group stage game but he immediately looked comfortable and top scored for Brisbane Heat with 42 runs from 41 balls.
• Xavier Bartlett- the 25 year old right-arm fast medium bowler added the wicket of Cooper Connolly in the last game to his impressive tally in this season’s tournament.

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers

• James Vince- the England international is approaching 10000 T20 runs and this will be his 349th innings in the format. He will relish the knockout fixture.
• Ben Dwarshuis- with 11 wickets from nine games this season, it has been a strong return for the left-arm pacer who dismissed Aaron Hardie and Laurie Evans in the last match.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for HEA vs SIX Dream11 Team:

Josh Philippe, Daniel Hughes, Nathan McSweeney, Josh Brown, Paul Walter(VC), Michael Neser, Moises Henriques, Jack Edwards(C), Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for HEA vs SIX Dream11 Team:

Josh Philippe, Daniel Hughes, Jimmy Peirson, Josh Brown, Paul Walter, Michael Neser(C), Hayden Kerr, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis(VC), Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jack Edwards, James Vince

Vice-captain – Ben Dwarshuis, Paul Walter

Wicketkeeper – Josh Phillipe

HEA vs SIX Probable Winners:

Once again, this has been an excellent BBL edition, and the shorter length of the group stage has increased the urgency earlier in the tournament. Both of these teams will go into the final believing they can win the trophy, and if Josh Brown gets going again, it will make the task even more difficult for the Brisbane Heat. They also have strong bowlers, with Spencer Johnson and Xavier Bartlett in excellent form. Considering the team combination, Sydney Sixers is expected to win this match.

HEA vs STR Match Preview

Brisbane Heat will face Adelaide Strikers in the Challenger fixture of the 2023/24 Big Bash League on Monday, with the two teams competing for a spot in Wednesday’s final against the Sydney Sixers. Brisbane Heat lost to the Sydney Sixers on Friday, while the Strikers defeated the reigning champions Perth Scorchers on Saturday. The Brisbane Heat were unbeaten two games ago, but were defeated by the Perth Scorchers by 35 runs and the Sydney Sixers by 29 runs. Their squad appears to be particularly weak with the bat, but their bowling attack may be enough to carry them to the final. Adelaide Strikers have been crushing opponents in recent matches, but defeating Perth Scorchers by 50 runs in a knockout match sent a strong message to the remaining teams in the BBL. The Strikers will have no fear of facing the Brisbane Heat.

HEA vs STR Match Details

Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers – Challenger Match

Venue: Carrara Oval – Gold Coast

Date & Time: 22nd January 2024 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

HEA vs STR Venue Stats

HEA vs STR Pitch Report

We saw 18 wickets fall at this venue in the Qualifier on Friday, and we expect bowlers to dominate again in this match, with a par score of 160-165.

HEA vs STR Weather Report

The weather forecast for Monday’s game is very humid. We anticipate very cloudy conditions, with a real possibility of a thunderstorm or two disrupting the match.

HEA vs STR Last Five Matches

HEA vs STR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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HEA vs STR Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Josh Brown, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), Henry Thornton, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope

Topmost Picks for HEA vs STR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Jimmy Peirson- the keeper-batter hit another two boundaries in his 26 runs from 25 balls at the top of the order in the defeat against Sydney Sixers.
• Michael Neser- the bowling all-rounder has come into form towards the end of this campaign with seven wickets from his last three games.

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Matthew Short- although the skipper made only a run a ball 13 on Saturday but is still averaging an impressive 65.25 in this competition.
• Lloyd Pope- there is no bowler in stronger form than the 24 year old who has returned figures of 4/22 and 4/24 in the wins over Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for HEA vs STR Dream11 Team:

Jimmy Peirson, Harry Nielsen, Josh Brown, D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Matthew Short(C), Paul Walter, Michael Neser, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Xavier Bartlett(VC)

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for HEA vs STR Dream11 Team:

Jimmy Peirson, Josh Brown, D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald(VC), Matthew Short, Paul Walter, Michael Neser(C), David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Michael Neser, Matthew Short

Vice-captain – Xavier Bartlett, Jake Weatherald

Wicketkeeper – Jimmy Peirson

HEA vs STR Probable Winners:

Lloyd Pope has been unplayable for Adelaide Strikers in recent games, but the Carrara Oval may not be the most conducive to spin bowling. On the other hand, we know Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, and Spencer Johnson will be eager to bowl again on this pitch following their performances in the play-offs against the Sixers. We predict a close match, with the Brisbane Heat winning and advancing to the final. Considering the team combination, Brisbane Heat is expected to win this match.

HEA vs SIX Match Preview

The knockout stage of the 2023/24 Big Bash League begins as the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers face off in the Qualifier, with a spot in the final at stake. The Brisbane Heat won the group stage, with the Sixers coming in second place by two points. Brisbane Heat were finally defeated in their most recent match, after winning by a narrow margin in two of their previous three. Their squad has lost at least four first-choice players, and they may struggle against a resurgent Sydney Sixers. The Sydney Sixers demonstrated skill, talent, and character in defeating the current BBL Champions, the Perth Scorchers, by three wickets on the final ball of the game in Match 39. They have batting depth and a diverse bowling attack, and they will be confident of reaching the final if they win on Friday.

HEA vs SIX Match Details

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers – Qualifier Match

Venue: Carrara Oval – Gold Coast

Date & Time: 19th January 2024 at 02:10 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

HEA vs SIX Venue Stats

HEA vs SIX Pitch Report

Although the average first-inning score at this venue was just over 150 a few seasons ago, we anticipate true bounce and a par score of at least 175 for this game.

HEA vs SIX Weather Report

The forecast for this game calls for extremely humid conditions, with a slight chance of a thunderstorm in Carrara in the evening.

HEA vs SIX Last Five Matches

HEA vs SIX Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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HEA vs SIX Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Josh Brown, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Nathan McSweeney (c), Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XIs

Daniel Hughes, James Vince, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy

Topmost Picks for HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Jimmy Peirson- the 31 year old keeper-batter came into the side for the first time in their final group stage game but he immediately looked comfortable and top scored for Brisbane Heat with 42 runs from 41 balls.
• Xavier Bartlett- the 25 year old right-arm fast medium bowler added the wicket of Cooper Connolly in the last game to his impressive tally in this season’s tournament.

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers

• James Vince- the England international is approaching 10000 T20 runs and this will be his 349th innings in the format. He will relish the knockout fixture.
• Ben Dwarshuis- with 11 wickets from nine games this season, it has been a strong return for the left-arm pacer who dismissed Aaron Hardie and Laurie Evans in the last match.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for HEA vs SIX Dream11 Team:

Josh Philippe, Jimmy Peirson, James Vince(C), Daniel Hughes, Josh Brown, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett(VC), Moises Henriques, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for HEA vs SIX Dream11 Team:

Josh Philippe, Nathan McSweeney, James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Josh Brown, Paul Walter(C), Michael Neser(VC), Xavier Bartlett, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Paul Walter, James Vince

Vice-captain – Xavier Bartlett, Michael Neser

Wicketkeeper – Josh Phillipe

HEA vs SIX Probable Winners:

Although defeat will not mark the end of either team’s BBL 2023/24 journey, a win will guarantee them a spot in the final. And with such a large prize on the line, we can expect some nerves in both teams. However, the Sydney Sixers have been in this position several times in recent seasons and are nearly at full strength. As a result, we have Sydney Sixers as our prediction to win this match. Considering the team combination, Sydney Sixers is expected to win this match.

Australia’s renowned opening batsman, David Warner, who recently bid farewell to Test and ODI cricket, is gearing up to showcase his skills in various T20 leagues across the globe. On January 12, Friday, Warner made a spectacular entrance at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), arriving in a helicopter to participate in the Big Bash League (BBL) match against the Sydney Sixers.

Prior to his grand arrival, Warner had been in the Hunter region, where he had been celebrating his brother’s wedding. The video capturing Warner’s helicopter landing at the iconic SCG has created quite a buzz among fans and cricket enthusiasts.

After his stint in the BBL, Warner is set to play three matches before heading to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to join the Dubai Capitals in the Indian League T20 (ILT20). This move marks Warner’s continued commitment to T20 cricket on the global stage.

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Adding a touch of humor to the event, Warner’s teammate Sean Abbott jokingly remarked that Warner is a bit “Hollywood,” emphasizing his flamboyant entrance. Abbott revealed his plan to welcome Warner in a unique way by riding out on his lime bike as Warner arrives, expressing his excitement to compete against one of the best players globally who has maintained his prowess for an extended period in the cricketing arena.

Sydney Sixers were pretty solid last season until the playoffs where they fell away. They start with a strong line-up this time as Steve Smith is available for the first game and was unstoppable last season when he was around for them for a couple of games.

SS vs MR Match Details

Date: December 8th, 2023

Time:  1:45 AM IST

Venue: Sydney Showgrounds Stadium

SS vs MR Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

SS vs MR Pitch Report

The Sydney Showgrounds stadium is pretty helpful for batting and will be helpful to find runs throughout the game.

SS vs MR Predicted Playing XI

SS Playing XI

Josh Phillipe, Steve Smith, James Vince, Jordan Cox, Moises Henriques, Tom Curran, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Steve O Keefe, Ben Dwarshius, Todd Murphy,

MR Playing XI

Quinton De Kock, Aaron Finch, Nic Maddinson, Shaun Marsh, Joe Clarke, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Kane Richardson, Peter Siddle, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

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SS vs MR Key Players

Steve Smith

Steve Smith is around only for one or two games this season and will want to make the most of it. He was unstoppable for the Sixers last year and similar form now will take his side a long way with some early momentum building.

Quinton De Kock

Quinton De Kock is a big buy for the Renegades and he is probably their best batter at the moment. While they have a lot of talent in there Quinton De Kock can bring a different value with his aggressive starts.

SS vs MR Match Tips

Sydney Sixers are known for their consistency and will start favorites here.

Match Prediction: Sydney Sixers Will Win the Match

World Cup champion Steve Smith is set to make a surprise appearance in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season, donning the Sydney Sixers jersey for the club’s season opener in early December. Currently with the national men’s T20 squad in India, the 34-year-old will face the Melbourne Renegades at the SCG on December 8, just a week before the first Test between Australia and Pakistan kicks off at Perth Stadium on December 14.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the return to the Sixers, Smith stated, “It’s great to be back in the Sixers shirt,” recalling fond memories from his previous stint with the team. As an original member of the first squad, Smith looks forward to rekindling the experience after playing five BBL matches last summer, amassing 346 runs at an impressive average of 86.50 and a strike rate of 174.74.

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Notably, he remains the only Sixers cricketer to have scored a century in the men’s competition.There’s a possibility of Smith making another BBL appearance before the Test series against the West Indies in January, as the Sixers face their cross-town rivals at the SCG on January 12, just five days before the first Test at Adelaide Oval on January 17.

Sixers captain Moises Henriques expressed the team’s eagerness to have Smith on board, emphasizing his stature as one of the best players in the game and a valuable presence in the squad.

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Fresh off his successes in winning the World Test Championship, retaining the Ashes, and lifting the World Cup, Smith recently showcased his form with a half-century in Australia’s first T20 against India in Visakhapatnam. Collaborating with centurion Josh Inglis, the duo set a record 130-run partnership, further solidifying Smith’s reputation as one of the most entertaining players in the world. The prospect of fans witnessing Smith’s brilliance in the upcoming BBL season is a compelling opportunity for the Sixers and cricket enthusiasts alike.

Exciting news for Brisbane Heat fans as Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne are set to showcase their skills in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season opener. Both players, who had outstanding performances in the World Test Championship, the Ashes, and Australia’s recent World Cup triumph, will be a thrilling sight for home fans at the beginning of the season.

Expressing their enthusiasm, the Heat team acknowledges the passion Usman and Marnus have for playing with the Heat. Gratitude is extended to Cricket Australia for assisting in confirming the availability of these star players for the BBL opener.

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However, Brisbane Heat will miss the contributions of Matthew Renshaw, Nathan McSweeney, Jimmy Peirson, and Michael Neser, all selected for the Prime Minister’s XI squad in a warm-up match against Pakistan ahead of the Test series. On a positive note, the Heat can count on their three draft picks – Sam Billings, Colin Munro, and Paul Walter – who are ready for selection.

Despite a busy schedule with the World Cup and a subsequent T20I series against India, World Cup winners Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis are expected to join the Melbourne Stars, potentially even playing in the opening match. The Stars will also benefit from the availability of Pakistani players Haris Rauf and Usama Mir. Notably, Rauf withdrew from the Pakistan Test team but is committed to participating in the BBL.