Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, BBL T20 2022, Today Match Prediction

sys vs brh Match Prediction & Analysis

Sydney Sixers will get another shot to reach the finals as they face Brisbane Heat in the challenger match on Thursday. Sydney Sixers were beaten by a huge 7 wicket margin by Perth Scorchers in their previous qualifier match. Batting first, the Sixers set them a target of 152 runs in 20 overs which proved to be to little as the Scorchers batsmen chased it down with 7 wickets to spare.

Brisbane Heat have been winning their way up the knockout ladder. They have won both their previous knockout matches. They defeated the Melbourne Renegades by 7 wickets and 7 balls to spare to seal a spot against the Sixers in the challenger fixture of the BBL. Heat chased down the target of 163 runs, losing only 3 wickets in the process.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sydney Sixers Preview

Sydney Sixers stormed into the playoffs section of the tournament after finishing second on the table just behind the Perth Scorchers. They have been dominating in all aspects of the game winning 4 out of their last 5 matches. However, after a crushing defeat against the Scorchers in the qualifiers, they will look to bounce back and book a place in the finals of the competition.

The Sixers lost their previous match against the Scorchers by 7 wickets. They set them a target of 152 runs in 20 overs. Captain Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk were the only positives with the bat. Moises scored 58 runs off 43 balls while Silk remained unbeaten on 47 off 34 balls.

They did not receive any support from the other batters as they succumbed to a low total in the process. They will look to turn things around against the Heat in the race to the finals.

Key players: Moises Henriques, Steven Smith, Sean Abbot.

Sydney Sixers Predicted Playing XI:

Josh Philippe, Steven Smith, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Daniel Christian, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbot, Steve O Keefe, Izharulhaq Naveed.

Sydney Sixers Actual Playing XI:

Hayden Kerr, Josh Philippe, Daniel Hughes, Steve O'Keefe, Ben Dwarshuis, Izharulhaq Naveed, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Sean Abbott, Daniel Christian, Kurtis Patterson

Brisbane Heat Preview

Brisbane Heat have made a late stride in the competition as they are one game away from booking a spot in the finals of the Big Bash league. They had a below par tournament but have pulled up their socks and are one of the only three teams still left in the competition. Heat have lost only one out of their last five matches as their surge to the top continues.

Brisbane Heat cruised to victory against Melbourne Renegades in the knockout fixture. They defeated Renegades by 7 wickets to set up a mouth-watering clash against the Sydney Sixers on Thursday. Brisbane Heat chased down the target of 163 runs quite easily with 7 wickets to spare.

Xavier Bartlett was the star with the bowl for them as he claimed 3 wickets and conceded only 18 runs in his spell of 4 overs. His 3 wickets with an economy of only 4.5 was key to keeping the opponents total less. Usman Khawaja steered the ship during the chase scoring 59 runs off 47 balls.

Key players:Usman Khawaja, Xavier Bartlett, Marnus Labuschagne.

Brisbane Heat Predicted Playing XI:

Usman Khawaja, Josh Brown, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Sam Hain, Jimmy Peirson, James Bazley, Xavier Bartlett, Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann.

Brisbane Heat Actual Playing XI:

Michael Neser, Josh Brown, Matthew Kuhnemann, Sam Heazlett, James Bazley, Spencer Johnson, Max Bryant, Jimmy Peirson, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Hain

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The SCG boasts a batting-friendly surface on which hitters typically have a good time. The pacers benefit on a fresh SCG pitch, but the batsmen also score at a high rate. The real bounce in the pitch makes it simple for hitters to gauge the ball as they take their strokes.

There is very less chance of rain on Thursday which makes it an excellent day to play a game of cricket. Humidity is 72% with moderate winds. The temperatures will be around 24 degrees Celsius in the evening.

Venue Details

The match will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the happening and busy Sydney city.

Toss: To Bowl

Sydney Cricket Ground is generally a batting wicket. Batting becomes relatively easier under the lights. It is difficult to defend totals in this ground which is why the team that wins the toss will elect to bowl first.