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After an excellent BBL league stage headlined by strong crowds and ratings, it’s time for the playoffs. While a number of star players, including Colin Munro, have headed off to the UAE for the second ILT20 season, there should still be some interesting player battles that could make for a fascinating Qualifier.
However, Brisbane Heat need to find a way. Their Test players are currently on duty and they have lost Munro and Sam Billings. One feels they need their top order to set a platform for Paul Walter and Michael Neser to finish strongly with the bat. Indeed, after such a strong league stage where they lost just one match, the Heat will want to keep the momentum going.
Yet again, Sydney Sixers are here at the business end. Despite some challenges throughout the season, they managed to get into the top two courtesy of a thrilling, memorable win in Perth a few days ago. James Vince is no longer available, but as the Sixers have always shown, there is a player or two who will put their hand up to deliver when they need it most.
The winner of this match will go straight to the final.
BBL 2023/24 Qualifier: HEA vs SIX Possible Playing XIs
Brisbane Heat confirmed a much-changed squad on Twitter. Charlie Wakim is in the squad with Colin Munro off to the UAE ILT20. Sam Billings has also left.
Brisbane Heat: 1. Josh Brown, 2. Max Bryant, 3. Nathan McSweeney (c), 4. Matt Renshaw, 5. Jimmy Peirson (wk), 6. Paul Walter, 7. Michael Neser, 8. Xavier Bartlett, 9. Matt Kuhnemann 10. Mitch Swepson, 11. Spencer Johnson
Sydney Sixers have confirmed their squad. James Vince has departed for the UAE ILT20. Expect Josh Philippe and Daniel Hughes to open.
Sydney Sixers: 1. Daniel Hughes, 2. Josh Philippe (wk), 3. Kurtis Patterson, 4. Moises Henriques (c), 5. Jordan Silk, 6. Jack Edwards, 7. Hayden Kerr, 8. Ben Dwarshuis, 9. Sean Abbott, 10. Jackson Bird/Todd Murphy, 11. Steve O’Keefe
BBL 2023/24 Qualifier: HEA vs SIX Fantasy Cricket Tips – Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Brisbane Heat:
- Josh Brown has a strike rate of 167.95 in four matches against the Sixers (131 runs). He has hit 12 runs off five balls against Jackson Bird (no dismissal) and 18 off 11 against Ben Dwarshuis (one dismissal).
- Nathan McSweeney will be key in holding the innings together for the Heat. He has struck 139 runs in four innings against the Sixers at an average of 69.50 and strike rate of 133.65.
- Michael Neser is playing outstanding cricket. He is just about a must-pick in Dream11 fantasy cricket teams. He has taken five wickets in his past three matches and also hit 64* recently against the Scorchers.
- Since the start of 2022, Neser has belted 97 runs at a strike rate of 176.36 against the Sixers. He has also picked up eight wickets in four matches in this period (avg. 14.75, econ. 8.43).
- Tall Paul Walter is also vital for the Heat. He scored 23* and took 2/25 against the Sixers earlier this season. In fact, Walter is the Heat’s second-highest wicket-taker in BBL 2023/24 (13).
- Xavier Bartlett is the Heat’s leading wicket-taker this campaign with 16. He has dismissed Josh Philippe once in 13 balls (15 runs) and Jordan Silk once in 15 balls (16 runs).
Sydney Sixers:
- Daniel Hughes hit 74 (43) in his last outing against Perth Scorchers. Hughes has the most runs in SIX-HEA matches (356) at an average of 27.38 and strike rate of 123.18. Hughes has scored 52 off 35 against Neser in T20s without dismissal.
- Josh Philippe is yet to score a half-century this season (229 runs, avg. 25.44). He has very similar numbers against the Heat (255 runs, avg. 28.33), including 31 off 19 against Swepson without dismissal.
- Moises Henriques is coming off a superb 47* off 20 balls against the Scorchers. He averages a modest 22.54 in 15 innings against the Heat (293 runs), but he is a big-game player and can also contribute with the ball.
- Henriques has scored 60 off 42 against Swepson (no dismissals).
- BBL 2023/24 has been a below-par season by Sean Abbott’s standards. But, this is the game he could deliver. He has taken 28 wickets in just 14 matches against the Heat.
- Abbott has dismissed Jimmy Peirson three times in 31 balls (46 runs) and Max Bryant three times in 18 balls (22 runs).
- Steve O’Keefe continues to deliver. He has taken 12 wickets in 12 matches vs the Heat, including Jimmy Peirson three times in 19 balls (14 runs). He has also dismissed Josh Brown twice in 22 balls (33 runs).
Other Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 21, Heat 6, Sixers 13, N/R 2.
- Matt Renshaw is key for the Heat. He is averaging just 18.83 this season. With a number of Heat players no longer available, Renshaw (197 runs, avg. 32.83, SR 135.86 vs Sixers) must step up.
- Mitchell Swepson vs Daniel Hughes: 36 balls, 33 runs, one dismissal.
- Ben Dwarshuis vs Brisbane Heat: 15 inns, 16 wickets, avg. 27.25, econ. 8.69.
Carrara Oval Gold Coast Pitch Report and Weather
There has been a lot of rain in southern Queensland in recent days. This may lead to a slow pitch at Carrara Oval. Also, there is a chance of rain on gameday, but bom.gov.au forecasts most of the rain to fall in the late morning.
Last season, Sydney Thunder (182/6) beat Brisbane Heat (171/9) on this ground. Earlier that season, West Indies (145/9) came very close to defending the modest score against Australia (146/7 off 19.5 overs).
BBL 2023/24 Qualifier: HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today Match
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.
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HEA vs SIX Match Prediction – Who will win?
The Sydney Sixers’ squad is less decimated by departures. For that reason, we pick the Sixers to win, weather permitting.
