Brisbane Heat will face Sydney Sixers in the 21st match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 on Friday, January 3, at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour. The Heat have won two out of five games so far and are in sixth place. The Sixers are in first position with four wins in five matches.
The Heat have won three out of the last five matches against the Sixers. However, the Sixers did win the first game against the Heat this season. They chased down the target of 139 runs in 16.1 overs with eight wickets in hand.
HEA vs SIX Probable XIs
Brisbane Heat
Tom Banton (wk), Colin Munro (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Will Prestwidge, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann
Sydney Sixers
Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird
HEA vs SIX Pitch report
It will be the first and the only match this season at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour. The average first innings score in the last five T20 matches has been 168 runs. Batters are likely to dominate throughout this game. In the last 10 matches, the pacers have picked 52% of wickets, while the spinners have taken 48%.
HEA vs SIX Top Picks
Ben Dwarshuis
Dwarshuis is the leading wicket-taker this season and has 10 wickets to his name in five games at an average of 16.50, an economy of 8.25, and a strike rate of 12.
James Vince
Vince is the leading run-scorer for the Sixers and has amassed 175 runs in five matches at an average of 43.75 and a strike rate of 145.83.
HEA vs SIX Captain picks
Josh Philippe
Philippe is the second-highest run-scorer for the Sixers and has 154 runs to his name in five matches at an average of 38.50 and a strike rate of 149.51.
Nathan McSweeney
McSweeney has amassed 129 runs in four games for the Heat at an average of 43 and a strike rate of 125.24. He has taken one wicket as well.
HEA vs SIX Head to Head Dream11 team
Tom Banton, Josh Philippe (c), Colin Munro, James Vince (vc), Jordan Silk, Nathan McSweeney, Paul Walter, Hayden Kerr, Jackson Bird, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett
HEA vs SIX Grand League Dream11 team
Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques, Colin Munro, Jordan Silk, Nathan McSweeney (c), Paul Walter, Hayden Kerr, Jackson Bird, Ben Dwarshuis (vc), Akeal Hosein, Xavier Bartlett
In conclusion, the 21st match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour is set to be an exciting contest. With both teams having strong players like Ben Dwarshuis and James Vince, fans can expect a thrilling game. As the Heat look to improve their standings and the Sixers aim to maintain their top position, this match promises to be a captivating encounter.
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