Match Details:
The 24th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat at The Gabba in Brisbane.
This match will start at 2:45 PM IST (7:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.
Preview:
If you have a look at the current points table, Saturday’s clash at Brisbane might seem to be a David vs Goliath affair. On one hand, we will have the mighty Sydney Sixers, who have rarely put a foot wrong in the going edition of BBL. They have secured 4 wins from 5 games so far.
Standing between them and a fifth win will be 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.
HEA vs SIX Weather Report for Match 24:
The weather forecast is perfect for a riveting weekend of cricketing action. 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.
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 have 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.
HEA vs SIX 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
HEA vs SIX Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Daniel Hughes has been as good a batsman as he has been a captain. He has amassed 185 runs in 5 games, which includes a sublime knock of 96.
Josh Philippe is another Sixers player who has been in sublime form with the bat. He has scored 172 runs at an average of almost 35 and a strike rate of over 140.
Daniel Christian is putting his enormous experience to good use in this competition. He has scored 93 runs and has picked up 6 wickets.
Brisbane Heat’s hopes of pulling off an upset will be dependant on Jack Wildermuth’s performance to a great extent. So far, he 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 HEA vs SIX Dream11 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
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HEA vs SIX Dream11 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, Jake Ball, Mark Steketee
Expert Advice:
Jimmy Peirson might not have had a lot of success as a skipper, but he has been effective with the bat. Peirson has scored 118 runs at an average of almost 60. It is advisable to include him in at least of one your Dream11 Fantasy teams.
Today’s HEA vs SIX Probable Winners:
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
