Who Will Win Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat?
After back-to-back defeats, Brisbane Heat will look to get back on the winning track when they face Sydney Sixers in the 32nd fixture of the Big Bash League 2017/18. The match is scheduled to be played on January 18 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Live action will begin at 7:40 PM local time.
Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Sony Six, Fox Sports, BT Sport
Live streaming: Bet365, Sony Liv
Read on for team analysis, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, BBL 2017/18...
Sydney Sixers Team News & Playing 11
Nic Maddinson and Daniel Hughes have been the most consistent performers with the bat for the Sixers. Both played a good knock of 62 and 49* respectively in the last game against Melbourne Stars to guide their team to an 8-wicket win. Nathon Lyon was outstanding with the ball. The off-spinner had excellent returns of 3 for 18 off four overs and he will be a key man in this bowling line-up along with fast bowler Sean Abbott who is the Sixers' leading wicket-taker (9 wickets in 8 matches).
Sydney Sixers Predicted Playing 11
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Johan Botha (c), Moises Henriques, Joe Denly, Nic Maddinson, Peter Nevill (wk), Nathan Lyon, Carlos Brathwaite, Sean Abbott, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Ben Dwarshuis
Brisbane Heat Team News & Playing 11
Brendon McCullum has led the charge with the bat this season. The skipper fired a fifty to take his side to 165 in the last match against Hobart Hurricanes. Joe Burns has a strike rate of 142.55 and the Heat will want him to make a big contribution in this game. Bowling will rely largely on Mark Steketee who has been the pick of the lot with nine wickets in eight matches. Yasir Shah has been pretty economical so far and the Sixers may not find it easy to score off the leg-spinner.
Brisbane Heat Predicted Playing 11
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Brendon McCullum (c), Yasir Shah, Ben Cutting, Joe Burns, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Mark Steketee, Cameron Gannon, Alex Ross, Sam Heazlett, Mitchell Swepson, Brendan Doggett
Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat Betting Odds
While Betfair has Sydney Sixers as favorites to win this game at odds of 1.94 and Brisbane Heat as outsiders at 2.04, Betway has it the other way round with the Heat favorites to win at a price of 1.85 and the Sixers as the underdogs at 1.95. Both teams are however tied at odds of 1.91 on Ladbrokes and 1.90 each on Bet365 and Unibet. Sydney Sixers with two wins and six losses in eight league games are placed seventh on the points table. Brisbane Heat are fifth having won four and lost as many out of their eight matches.
Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat Prediction
Taking a look at the history between these two sides in the BBL, the Sixers clearly seem to have an upper hand as they have beaten the Heat six times out of seven. Momentum too is going to be with the former who have won their last two fixtures as opposed to their opponents who are coming off two consecutive defeats. However, there will be tremendous pressure on the Sixers who must win this game in order to stay alive in the tournament. The Heat on the other hand are a better balanced unit and they will be desperate to get back to winning ways. So we predict Brisbane Heat to come out with all guns blazing and win this match.
Final Verdict: Back Brisbane Heat to beat Sydney Sixers at 2.04 on betfair, 1.85 on Betway, 1.91 on 10Cric and 1.90 each on bet365 and Unibet.
Jan 18, 2018
14:10 IST / 8:40 GMT
Sydney Cricket Ground - Sydney, Australia
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