BH vs SYD Match Preview
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.
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.
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.
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.
Weather Report
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.
Pitch Report
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.
Notable stats
Hayden Kerr’s Excellent All-Round Performance
Hayden Kerr has been a reliable all-rounder for the Sixers. In his last 10 outings, Kerr has scored 210 runs and has also picked up 15 wickets.
Team News
With Matt Renshaw being selected in the Test squad for Australia, he is likely to be replaced by Josh Brown for Brisbane Heat. Sean Abbott from the Sixers was rested in the last match and could make a comeback in place of Jackson Bird.
BH vs SYD Probable 11
BH Playing 11
- Josh Brown
- Max Bryant
- Colin Munro
- Sam Billings
- Jimmy Peirson (C)
- Ross Whitely
- Michael Neser
- James Bazley
- Mark Steketee
- Matthew Kuhnemann
- Mitchell Swepson
SYD Playing 11
- Kurtis Patterson
- Josh Philippe (Wk)
- James Vince
- Moises Henriques (C)
- Jordan Silk
- Daniel Christian
- Hayden Kerr
- Chris Jordan
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Sean Abbott
- Izharulhaq Naveed
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Sydney Sixers to win this match. They have been in excellent form during the past few weeks, and most of its players are in excellent form. On the other hand, the Brisbane Heat have found themselves struggling and the departure of Matt Renshaw will further diminish its ability to score big runs.
Top Picks
Colin Munro: Colin Munro played a masterclass in the last match and singlehandedly took the Heat close to the finish line. His average in the last 6 matches is 34.83 as he has scored 209 runs.
Hayden Kerr: As mentioned earlier, Hayden Kerr is an excellent all-rounder for the Sydney Sixers. In this season, he has picked up 9 wickets and has also scored 88 runs.
Chris Jordan: Chris Jordan is an exceptional bowler in the shortest format of the game. In his 296 T20 appearances, he has picked up 312 wickets and can also score some quick runs lower down the order.
BH vs SYD Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: J Peirson, S Billings, J Philippe
Batters: C Munro, K Patterson, J Silk
All-rounders: S Abbott, H Kerr (C)
Bowlers: C Jordan (VC), B Dwarshius, M Steketee
