HEA vs SIX T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Qualifier BBL 2023-24
The knockout stage of the 2023/24 Big Bash League gets underway as Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers go head to head in the Qualifier with a place in the final up for grabs. Brisbane Heat finished top of the group stage with the Sixers two points behind them in second. Read on as we preview this game. The Qualifier begins at 18:40 local time at the Carrara Oval.
Brisbane Heat were finally beaten in their last match but they had enjoyed only narrow wins in two of their previous three victories. Their squad is now without at least four of their first choice players and they may struggle against a resurgent Sydney Sixers.
Sydney Sixers showed skill, talent and character to beat the current BBL Champions, Perth Scorchers, by 3 wickets from the last ball of the game in Match 39. They have batting depth as well as a varied bowling attack and they will be confident of reaching the final with a win on Friday.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket, Fox Sports, Seven Network and the Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on Kayo, Sky Go and Disney+ Hotstar.
HEA vs SIX Match Toss Prediction
The team fielding first has won 56.3% of the T20 matches at the Carrara Oval so we predict that both captains will choose to field first if they win the toss.
HEA vs SIX Pitch Report
Although the average first innings score at this venue was only just over 150 a couple of seasons ago, we expect true bounce and a par score of over 175 for this game.
Queensland Weather Report
The forecast is for very humid conditions throughout this game and there will be a slight chance of a thunderstorm during the evening in Carrara.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, Qualifier BBL 2023-24
Brisbane Heat Team News & Playing 11
HEA Team News
With the Test Match between Australia and West Indies underway since Wednesday, Brisbane Heat will definitely be without captain Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne. We expect Matt Renshaw to be available but Colin Munro and Sam Billings have left the BBL for the ILT20.
HEA Key Players
- 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.
- Nathan McSweeney- the young batting all-rounder has been impressive at times this season and will now captain the side with a place in the final up for grabs.
- Michael Neser- the vastly experienced bowling all-rounder took 2/21 against Perth Scorchers, dismissing Sam Whiteman and Aaron Hardie, both in the top three.
- 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.
HEA Team Form
Brisbane Heat were unbeaten in the tournament before their defeat to the Scorchers in their final group stage match.
Brisbane Heat Predicted Playing 11
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 Team News & Playing 11
SIX Team News
Australia Test opener Steve Smith will be the main first choice name not in the Sydney Sixers XI for this match. Daniel Hughes batted at the top of the order in the last game and we expect him to stay as an opener for this game in Carrara.
SIX Key Players
- 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.
- Daniel Hughes- some Sydney Sixers fans will be wondering why the experienced batter has played only five times this season as he is averaging 44.50 in the campaign.
- Sean Abbott- the bowling all-rounder has not had his most impressive BBL campaign but he has performed in the big games before and he will enjoy putting pressure on Brisbane Heat’s batters.
- 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.
SIX Team Form
Sydney Sixers are a quality T20 side and they come into this qualifier targeting their fourth successive win in the BBL 2023-24.
Sydney Sixers Predicted Playing 11
Daniel Hughes, James Vince, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Head to Head
Although Brisbane Heat are unbeaten in the last five matches against Sydney Sixers, covering the last two seasons, it is Sydney Sixers who lead the overall head to head 13-6.
HEA vs SIX Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
HEA Won |
SIX Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
21 |
6 |
13 |
0 |
2 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Betting Odds
Although it was Brisbane Heat who finished top of the group stage, they are the underdogs with the bookies. Brisbane Heat are 2.10 to win with Sydney Sixers at 1.66.
Who will win Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers T20 Match?
When the top two sides go head to head it can often be a very closely matched affair. However, Brisbane Heat’s batting line-up looks particularly under strength and we have Sydney Sixers as the top team.
🏆 Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Prediction
Although defeat for either side will not be the end of their BBL 2023/24 adventure, getting a win will book them straight into the final. And with that big prize on offer, we can expect a few nerves in both teams. However, Sydney Sixers have been in this position many times before over recent seasons and they are nearly at full strength. As a result, we have Sydney Sixers as our prediction to win this match.
Sydney Sixers to beat Brisbane Heat
Jan 19, 2024
14:10 IST / 8:40 GMT
Carrara Oval - Gold Coast, Australia
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