Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Match Details
Match: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, Match 25 | BBL 2022-23
Date: Sunday, 1 January 2023
Time: 13:15 (GMT+5) / 13:45 (GMT+5.5) / 14:15 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Preview
- The Sydney Sixers have lost their last four contests.
- Colin Munro of the Brisbane Heat leads the list of batters with 185 runs with a strike rate of 133.09.
- In the last five games against the Brisbane Heat, the Sydney Sixers have only lost one game.
On Sunday night at the Gabba, Brisbane Heat will host Sydney Sixers in game 25 of the 2022–23 Big Bash League. With just one victory in their first five games, the Brisbane Heat are at the bottom of the standings. With eight points, the Sydney Sixers are tied for first place with the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder. At 18:15 local time on Sunday, the game begins.
Brisbane Heat played Sydney Thunder tough in their most recent game, but they were unable to prevail. The Sydney Sixers is undoubtedly a better team; thus, the Heat will have another difficult night.
Sydney Sixers is in excellent form right now, as they’ve recently defeated opponents by scores of seven wickets, 34 runs, and six wickets. Ahead of this journey to Brisbane, they are brimming with confidence.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Weather Report
There will be some cloud cover in the sky. There will be a temperature range of 18 to 28 °C. At 10 to 25 km/h, the wind will be blowing from the west.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Match Toss Prediction
The team protecting the objective won 7 of the 10 T20 matches that were played. The side winning the toss should bat first because their average batting score is 166, which is significantly higher than the average batting score of the team batting second.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Pitch Report
In both innings, the pitch is regarded as favourable for bowling. As the game goes on, it offers pacers a strong bounce and swing.
Brisbane Heat Team News & Probable Playing XIs
James Bazley, a bowling all-arounder, made his anticipated return to the Brisbane Heat XI for the loss to Sydney Thunder on Thursday. He appeared to have recovered fully from his hamstring discomfort. Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne are both once more on international service, and Matt Renshaw has also been called up.
Recent form – L L W L L
Brisbane Heat’s Probable XI
Jimmy Peirson (c) (wk), Max Bryant, Colin Munro, Sam Billings, Sam Hain, James Bazley, Ross Whiteley, Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann, Michael Neser, Mitchell Swepson
Sydney Sixers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
In the victory over Melbourne Renegades on Friday, 34-year-old English speed bowler Chris Jordan made his first appearance of the year. He showed no symptoms of pain in his comeback from injury. Sean Abbott is likely to receive another rest in this game, thus we anticipate seeing the same starting lineup for the Sixers.
Recent form – W W W W L
Sydney Sixers’ Probable XI
Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Dan Christian, Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Chris Jordan, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Izharulhaq Naveed
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | No result |
| Brisbane Heat | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Sydney Sixers | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Prediction
Winning the toss
- Sydney Sixers
Top batsman
- Brisbane Heat – Colin Munro
- Sydney Sixers – James Vince
Top bowler
- Brisbane Heat – James Bazley
- Sydney Sixers – Hayden Kerr
Most sixes
- Brisbane Heat – Colin Munro
- Sydney Sixers – James Vince
Player of the Match
- Sydney Sixers – James Vince
Team Scores Batting First
- Brisbane Heat – 160+
- Sydney Sixers – 170+
Sydney Sixers is the favourite to win this match.
This New Year’s Day match in front of a large crowd in Brisbane ought to be great fun. Brisbane Heat has not been in great shape, but their most recent game showed encouraging signs, and we anticipate them to give Sydney Sixers a good game. Overall, the Sydney Sixers have the best bat and ball quality, thus we expect another victory for them.