Series: Big Bash League 2022-23
Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, Challenger Thursday 02nd Feb 1.45pm
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
With the reigning champions Perth Scorchers waiting in the final, it will be Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat battling it out in the Challenger of the Big Bash League 2022/23.
The Sixers will host the match at Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday, February 2nd. As for the market, Sydney Sixers head into the match as favourites
As far as the history between these two sides is concerned, Sydney Sixers have been dominant with 13 wins out of 18 matches compared to four by Brisbane.
Sydney Sixers have a stronger unit in both batting and bowling departments, and are well suited for the home conditions. Brisbane will be heavily depleted with several players joining the Test squad.
The three-time champions Sydney Sixers went down against Perth Scorchers in Qualifier for the second time in two seasons.
They were defeated by seven wickets but having finished second in the group stage, they will get another shot at reaching the BBL final.
Steve Smith won’t be available for this game which means the likes of Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk will need to do the job.
The bowling attack of Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Steven O’Keefe and Izharulhaq Naveed looks good for home conditions.
Brisbane Heat have had a tougher road after finishing fifth on the table. They won against Sydney Thunder by eight runs on DLS method in a rain-affected contest
in the Eliminator before beating Melbourne Renegades by seven wickets in the Knockout.
Brisbane Heat will be severely affected with three of their players Usman Khawaja, Matt Renshaw and Marnus Labuschagne unavailable for this game.
Josh Brown, Sam Hain and Jimmy Peirson hold the key. The bowling attack has Michael Neser, James Bazley, Spencer Johnson and Matthew Kuhnemann.
Pitch Report
Sydney Cricket Ground is traditionally a high-scoring ground and good for batting, particularly under lights.
Spinners get a bit of turn and help. Batting first could have its advantages in night games.
KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH BATSMEN Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques , Josh Brown, Max Bryant
KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH BOWLERS Michael Neser, Mitchell Swepson, Sean Abbott, Steven O’Keefe
Prediction: Sydney Sixers have good strong squad they have 80% chance to win this game.
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