BH vs SYD Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jan 01, 2023
The Sydney Sixers will look to further cement its position in the top 2 on the points table as it faces a deflated Brisbane Heat team on Sunday in the Big Bash League. The Sixers are in terrific form and start this match as the favorites to win, but a bruised Brisbane Heat team will be hungry to register a win and we can surely expect an entertaining contest.
BH vs SYD Team Previews
Brisbane Heat
So far, it has been a disastrous season for the Brisbane Heat, as they have managed to win just 1 of the 5 matches that they have played. As a result, they find themselves at the bottom of the points table.
Their last match played against Sydney Thunder was an extremely close affair. Chasing a stiff target of 183, Brisbane was kept in the hunt by Colin Munro, who almost got them to their second win of the season. The Brisbane Heat needed 16 runs off the last over, but a controversial ball change 2 deliveries into the 20th over, saw Munro depart to a brilliant catch by Daniel Sams and denied the home team a win.
Earlier, James Bazley bowled a superb spell of 4 for 22 and has now taken 7 wickets this season, along with Michael Neser and Mark Steketee. With some of its most important picks, including Matt Renshaw, Usman Khwaja, and Marnus Labuschagne on international duties, the Brisbane Heat face a tough road ahead in this competition.
Brisbane Heat Playing 11
Josh Brown, Colin Munro, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Billings, Jimmy Peirson, Ross Whiteley, James Bazley, Michael Neser, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann.
Sydney Sixers
After a sedate start, the Sixers have gradually picked up form as the season progressed and have now won each of their last 4 matches. As a result, they are second on the points table, trailing the Scorchers who have a better NRR.
The top-order batsmen have played consistently well for the Sixers in the last few matches. Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Josh Phillippe, and James Vince have all got runs under their belt and are only getting better with each match. With Steven Smith scheduled to join the squad towards the end of the season, we can only expect the batting to get stronger.
The Sixers went into this season with a largely unchanged squad and that has reaped benefits for them. Chris Jordan, Hayden Kerr, and Dan Christian lend all-round capabilities to the squad, while draft pick Izharulhaq Naveed, who has picked up 5 wickets in 4 matches, has strengthened an already solid spin department.
Veteran speedster Sean Abbott is expectedly among the top wicket-takers in the team along with Kerr, while Jackson Bird and Ben Dwarshuis have also found themselves picking up wickets at regular intervals.
Sydney Sixers Playing 11
Josh Philippe, James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Izharulhaq Naveed.
BH vs SYD Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will be looking to bat first here.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The pitch at the Gabba is one of the most balanced tracks in Australia, providing equal opportunities to the batsmen as well as the bowlers. The batsmen will enjoy playing their shots due to the consistent bounce, while the quicker bowlers will see some movement from the pitch.
The pitch remains true throughout the match. The average first innings score here is around 165. The weather is expected to remain humid with overcast skies and a temperature ranging from 23-27 degrees Celsius.
BH vs SYD Betting Tips
The Sydney Sixers have been one of the most successful franchises in the BBL and they have carried on with their form in the current season too. The batting line-up looks in excellent form, and the team has plenty of reliable all-rounders too.
On the other hand, Brisbane Heat has struggled quite a bit of late and despite some brilliant individual performances, has failed to achieve the desired results. That is why we are backing the visitors here.
Bet on the Sydney Sixers to win.
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In 5 matches that Sean Abbott has played this season, he has picked up 9 wickets and is the joint-highest wicket-taker for the Sixers. Abbott is also the highest wicket-taker in BBL history and will enjoy bowling on the fast track at the Gabba.
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Cricket Betting Tips
- Jasprit Bumrah to pick over 1.5 wickets - 2.10 and 2 more RR vs MI betting tips
- The top batter in the encounter is from the West Indies. - 1.80 and 3 more PAKW vs WIW betting tips
- Highest opening partnership - LSG (1.80) and 2 more CSK vs LSG betting tips
- Delhi Capitals to win the toss - 1.90 and 4 more DC vs GT betting tips
- Highest opening partnership - SRH (1.833) and 2 more SRH vs RCB betting tips
- Mohammad Rizwan to emerge as the top batter for his team. - 3.50 and 3 more PAK vs NZ betting tips
- Total runs in the highest scoring over of the match - Over 22.5 (2.00) and 1 more KKR vs PBKS betting tip
- The top batter in this game to be from West Indies. - 1.65 and 3 more PAKW vs WIW betting tips
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