Match Details:
The 35th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat at the Carrara Oval in Queensland.
This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (6:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.
Preview:
A few days ago, Sydney Sixers looked like the favourites to get their hands on the 2020/21 edition trophy of the Big Bash League. They still are amongst favourites, but their dominance has reduced to a great extent. They have lost two of their last 3 games, after losing just once in their first 5 games.
Their next game is against an opponent who started their season with defeats aplenty but have somehow managed to turn things around. Brisbane Heat have won their last three games, which has placed them back in the contention for the semi-finals.
SYS vs BRH Weather Report for Match 35:
It will be sunny in Queensland, with the temperature being around 26 °. Rain is not on the cards, at least for the duration of this game.
Pitch Report:
The pitch is likely to continue helping the batsmen. However, the bowlers will eventually come into the game in the second innings.
Average first innings score:
169 (4 full-length BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
Sydney Sixers’ Ben Dwarshius is nursing a groin strain and will not be available for this game.
SYS vs BRH Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Brisbane Heat:
Max Bryant, Joe Denly, Chris Lynn (C), Jack Wildermuth, Joe Burns, Lewis Gregory, Jimmy Peirson (WK), James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Bench:
Matthew Kuhnemann, Sam Heazlett, Tom Cooper, Jack Wood, Ben Laughlin, Simon Milenko, Lachlan Pfeffer.
Sydney Sixers:
Josh Philippe (WK), Jack Edwards, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Jake Ball, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Manenti.
Bench:
Justin Avendano, Nick Bertus, Jackson Bird, Hayden Kerr, Lloyd Pope, Gurinder Sandhu, Tom Rogers.
SYS vs BRH Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Josh Philippe has come to life once again in the tournament that gave him worldwide recognition. In this edition, e has scored 266 runs at a fantastic strike rate of over 140.
For the Brisbane Heat, Chris Lynn is going to be the most crucial player with the bat. He has scored 167 runs, with his average being over 40.
Daniel Christian is likely to earn you great amount of points, as he has been influential with both bat and ball. He has scored 99 runs and has picked up 9 wickets.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman has picked up 12 wickets, while also maintaining an economy rate of under 7 runs per over. Heat will once again depend on him to provide crucial breakthroughs.
Now at the age of 36, Steve O’Keefe is still playing sublime cricket. He has picked up 10 wickets. If needed, O’Keefe can be handy with the bat as well.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Daniel Christian, Chris Lynn
Vice-Captain Options – Josh Philippe, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SYS vs BRH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe (VC)
Batsmen – Chris Lynn, Joe Denly, Jordan Silk, James Vince
All-Rounders – Jack Wildermuth, Daniel Christian (C), Carlos Brathwaite
Bowlers – Jake Ball, Mark Steketee, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
12th Man – Max Bryant
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SYS vs BRH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe, Jimmy Peirson
Batsmen – Chris Lynn (C), Joe Burns, Jack Edwards, Max Bryant
All-Rounders – Jack Wildermuth, Dan Christian
Bowlers – Ben Manenti, Mark Steketee, Mujeeb Ur Rahman (VC)
12th Man – Carlos Brathwaite
Expert Advice:
Skipper Daniel Hughes has looked in good touch for the Sixers, having scored 213 runs from 8 games. He has an average of over 30 and a strike rate of over 130.
Today’s SYS vs BRH Probable Winners:
Brisbane Heat are expected to win this match.
