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This will be the 15th game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Brisbane Heat will face the Sydney Sixers at the Gabba in Brisbane. The match will be played on 29th December 2024 at 1:45 PM IST.
Brisbane Heat lost their last game after winning their first two matches of this season. They are in the 5th position with 2 wins and a loss in 3 games. The current form of Colin Munro, Jimmy Peirson, Paul Walter, Matthew Kuhnemann and Mitchell Swepson will be concerning for the defending champions. They have a balanced squad on paper who’ll be eyeing their 3rd win of this season in this game.
Sydney Sixers, meanwhile, are on a roll in BBL 14. They are the only side that’s yet to lose a game this season. They are at the top of the points table with 3 wins in 3 games. They have chased in all three matches and have won them quite comfortably. Sean Abbott’s absence has affected their bowling attack but Jackson Bird did a good job in the last game. Jack Edwards suffered a niggle but he’s good to go for this match. The Sixers will be eyeing their 4th consecutive win in this match.
BBL: HEA vs SIX Probable Playing XI
Brisbane Heat: Jimmy Peirson (wk), Tom Banton, Colin Munro (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Lachlan, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird
HEA vs SIX BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch at the Gabba will have plenty of movement on offer for the pacers with the new ball. After that, it will be an excellent wicket to bat with the ball coming onto the bat nicely for the batters. There will be good pace and bounce for the fast bowlers. Spinners will look to exploit the big square boundaries, they will get little to no assistance off the deck.
Scores in the range of 160-180 are expected in this match. Teams may prefer chasing but batting first will be a good option as well.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- The middle-order batters will be a must in your fantasy teams.
- Hit the deck bowlers will enjoy bowling in this match.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and all-rounders will be good C/VC options.
HEA vs SIX BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Spencer Johnson (HEA)
- Spencer Johnson will love bowling at the Gabba. He bowls at a high pace and likes to hit the deck. Johnson has 8 wickets in 7 games at the venue.
- Johnson picked up 4 wickets in the last game against the Scorchers.
Ben Dwarshuis (SIX)
- Ben Dwarshuis has been the best bowler for the Sixers in BBL 14. He has picked up 6 wickets in 3 games so far.
- Try Dwarshuis as C/VC in this match.
Nathan McSweeney (HEA)
- Nathan McSweeney has 249 runs in 5 innings at the Gabba at an average of 62.25 and has struck at 150 including 3 fifties.
- McSweeney will be another top C/VC choice for this match.
BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
Fantasy Tips
- Middle order batters have historically done well at the Gabba.
- Include middle order batters and pacers in your fantasy teams.
- Dropping the openers (at least one) from each side will be worth the risk.
If Brisbane Heat bats first
- You can take the risk of dropping Josh Philippe and Colin Munro.
- Spencer Johnson and Ben Dwarshuis will be the top C/VC picks.
- Tom Banton will be a good differential pick.
If Sydney Sixers bats first
- Ben Dwarshuis, Spencer Johnson and Xavier Bartlett will be great C/VC picks.
- Jordan Silk will be a good differential pick.
- Dropping Jimmy Peirson is worth the risk.
HEA vs SIX BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
Small League Team
Grand League Team
