The 21st match of the Big Bash League 2024 will see the Brisbane Heat (HEA) square off against the Sydney Sixers (SIX) at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday, January 3. Ahead of the match, here's all you need to know about the HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
Sydney have won four of their last five matches. They lost their last match to the Hobart Hurricanes by 50 runs. The Brisbane Heat, on the other hand, have won two of their last five matches. They lost their last match to the Melbourne Stars by five wickets.
These two teams have played against each other 23 times. Brisbane have won seven matches, while the Sydney Sixers have emerged victorious in 15 matches. One match was abandoned due to rain.
HEA vs SIX Match Details
The 21st match of the Big Bash League 2024 will be played on January 3 at the Gabba in Brisbane. The game is set to begin at 12:35 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
HEA vs SIX, 21st Match
Date and Time: 3 January 2024, 12:35 PM IST
Venue: Gabba, Brisbane
Pitch Report
The pitch at Gabba in Brisbane is good for both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss first should look to bat first and try using the pitch to smash a lot of runs. Chasing is a little difficult at this venue. Fans can expect a good scoring match with wickets falling from both the ends.
HEA vs SIX Form Guide
HEA - L L L W W
SIX - L W W W W
HEA vs SIX Probable Playing XI
HEA Playing XI
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Tom Banton (wk), Max Bryant, Matt Renshaw, Paul Walter, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro, Tom Banton, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson (c), and Matthew Kuhnemann.
SIX Playing XI
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Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Kurtis Patterson, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird, and Akeal Hosein.
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Josh Philippe
Josh Philippe is no doubt the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order. He has smashed 154 runs in the last five matches. Tom Banton is another good option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
James Vince
Nathan McSweeney and James Vince are the two best batters to pick for today's Dream11 team. Vince is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 175 runs in the last five matches. Moises Henriques is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Hayden Kerr
Hayden Kerr and Matt Renshaw are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Kerr is expected to bat in the middle order and bowl a good number of overs in today's match. He has taken five wickets in the last four matches. Jack Edwards is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Ben Dwarshuis
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Ben Dwarshuis and Xavier Bartlett. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Ben Dwarshuis has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has taken 10 wickets and smashed 43 runs in the last five matches. Spencer Johnson is another good bowler for today's match.
HEA vs SIX match captain and vice-captain choices
Xavier Bartlett
Xavier Bartlett is the most crucial pick from Brisbane Heat as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He has smashed 23 runs and taken nine wickets in the last five matches.
Ben Dwarshuis
Ben Dwarshuis is one of the most crucial picks from the Sydney Sixers squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He has smashed 43 runs and taken 10 wickets in the last five matches.
5 Must-Picks for HEA vs SIX, 21st Match
Spencer Johnson
Xavier Bartlett
James Vince
Nathan McSweeney
Ben Dwarshuis
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good and well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeeper: J Phillipe
Batters: N McSweeney, J Vince, M Henriques
All-rounders: M Renshaw, P Walter, J Edwards, H Kerr
Bowlers: B Dwarshuis, X Bartlett, S Johnson
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: J Phillipe
Batters: N McSweeney, J Vince, M Bryant, J Silk
All-rounders: M Renshaw, H Kerr
Bowlers: B Dwarshuis, X Bartlett, S Johnson, J Bird
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