Match Details:
Its the 24th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season and it will be played between the Sydney Sixers and the Brisbane Heat at The Gabba in Brisbane.
This match is scheduled to start at 2:45 PM IST (7:15 PM local time). It will be telecasted live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on the Sony LIV app.
Preview:
The Sydney Sixers haven’t done anything wrong so far this season. They have won 4 games out of their 5 and will be looking to continue their winning momentum heading into this tournament. On the other hand, the Brisbane Heat, who have had more agony than ecstasy in this season. They have won only one game so far and are reeling at the penultimate position of the points table. They will be hoping that the turn of the year will turn their fortunes around as well, while consistency is what Sixers will have their eyes on.
Weather Report for Match 24:
Chances of precipitation are only 20%, while the temperature is expected to be around 25 °C.
Pitch Report:
The Gabba pitch is expected to be inclined towards the bowlers. Anything over 150 can be tough to chase down at this venue. Hence Captains winning the toss will be looking to bat first.
Average first innings score:
149 (3 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
Brisbane Heat has called up Ben Laughlin for this match, while Daniel Lawrence misses out.
Jake Ball has completed his 14-day quarantine period and is available for selection. Jason Holder’s short stint with the Sixers has come to an end.
Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Brisbane Heat:
Max Bryant, Sam Heazlett, Tom Cooper, Jack Wildermuth, Ben Laughlin, Lewis Gregory, Jimmy Peirson (C & WK), James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Bench:
Matthew Kuhnemann, Lachlan Pfeffer, Connor Sully, Simon Milenko, Jack Wood, Jack Sinfield, Joe Denly.
Sydney Sixers:
Josh Philippe (WK), Jack Edwards, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O’Keefe, Jake Ball
Bench:
Justin Avendano, Nick Bertus, Jackson Bird, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Lloyd Pope, Gurinder Sandhu, Tom Rogers
Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Daniel Hughes has amassed 185 runs in 5 games, which includes a sublime knock of 96.
Josh Philippe has scored 172 runs at an average of almost 35 and a strike rate of over 140.
Daniel Christian has scored 93 runs and has picked up 6 wickets.
Jack Wildermuth has scored 40 runs and has picked up 6 wickets.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options –Josh Philippe, Daniel Christian
Vice-Captain Options – Jack Wildermuth, Daniel Hughes
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BRH vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe, Jimmy Peirson
Batsmen – Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Max Bryant
All-Rounders – Jack Wildermuth, Carlos Brathwaite, Daniel Christian (C)
Bowlers – Ben Dwarshius, Steve O’Keefe, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
12th Man – Ben Laughlin
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BRH vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe (C)
Batsmen – Daniel Hughes, James Vince, Max Bryant
All-Rounders – Jack Wildermuth (VC), Lewis Gregory, Daniel Christian
Bowlers – Ben Dwarshius, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Steve O’Keefe, Mark Steketee
12th Man – Jimmy Peirson
Expert Advice:
Jimmy Peirson has scored 118 runs at an average of almost 60. It is advisable to include him in at least of one your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
BRH vs SYS Probable Winners:
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
