The 21st match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 promises an exciting clash between the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour. Brisbane Heat currently occupy the 7th spot on the points table with 4 points, but their form has been concerning, suffering three consecutive defeats, including a recent 5-wicket loss to the Melbourne Stars. On the other hand, Sydney Sixers lead the table with 8 points, boasting four wins from five matches. However, they too are looking to bounce back after a heavy 50-run defeat to the Hobart Hurricanes in their last outing.
Match Details: BBL|14, HEA vs SIX
- Date and Time: January 3: 7:05 am GMT / 12:35 pm IST/ 6:05 pm local
- Venue: International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour
International Sports Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour is traditionally known to favor bowlers, particularly fast bowlers who can extract significant movement and bounce, especially with the new ball. This characteristic makes it a challenging surface for batters early on, demanding caution and skill in the initial overs. Notably, this match will mark the stadium’s first appearance in the current edition of the Big Bash League, adding an element of intrigue to how the conditions will play out. Given the nature of the pitch, teams winning the toss are likely to opt for fielding first, leveraging the early assistance for bowlers and aiming to restrict the opposition to a manageable total.
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Tom Banton, Josh Philippe
- Batters: Moises Henriques, Colin Munro, James Vince, Nathan McSweeney
- All-rounders: Matt Renshaw, Paul Walter, Jack Edwards
- Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Moises Henriques (c), Colin Munro (vc)
Choice 2: James Vince (c), Nathan McSweeney (vc)
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HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Hayden Kerr, Spencer Johnson, Jordan Silk, Max Bryant
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 3, 7:05 am GMT):
Squads:
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Joel Davies, Ben Manenti, Mitchell Perry, Lachlan Shaw
Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro (c), Tom Alsop (wk), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Will Prestwidge, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Michael Neser, Jack Wood
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