The Sydney Sixers will face the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League’s 28th league match at North Sydney Oval in Sydney. Both teams most recently clashed on Sunday, when the Brisbane Heat beat the Sydney Sixers. The track at North Sydney Oval will be closely scrutinised.
The Sixers’ winning streak came to a stop in their most recent encounter against the Brisbane Heat, and they would like to get back on track. They may have lost their most recent game, but Arsenal has a fantastic group. This is one of the finest teams in the game when it comes to batting and bowling balance.
North Sydney Oval pitch report
The North Sydney Oval in Sydney will host its first-ever BBL match, which will be a huge event for the stadium. This stadium is usually exclusively utilised for domestic games. Many Women’s BBL games have been played here, with the most recent taking place during the 2020-21 season.
The average first-inning score in WBBL games played here is 151 runs, which is a respectable total. It is difficult to compare the men’s and women’s divisions, but there is no other alternative at this time. In WBBL games, spinners gained an advantage in the second inning.
However, for the venue’s inaugural BBL contest, a new pitch will undoubtedly be created. The batters should be able to capitalise on the circumstances here, and we should anticipate a terrific hitting track. Because the nature of this track is uncertain, both captains should bowl if they win the toss.
Match details
- Match: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, Match 28, Big Bash League 2022-23
- Date and Time: January 4, 2022, Wednesday, 12:35 pm IST
- Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney.
Weather Forecast
There will be around a 50 percent chance of rain in the evening, which could lead to delays. Temperatures will be around the 22-degree Celsius mark with humidity in the 80s.
Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat Probable XIs
Sydney Sixers
- Josh Philippe (wk)
- James Vince
- Daniel Hughes
- Moises Henriques (c)
- Jordan Silk
- Daniel Christian
- Hayden Kerr
- Sean Abbott
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Jackson Bird
- Izharulhaq Naveed
Brisbane Heat
- Colin Munro
- Josh Brown
- Nathan McSweeney
- Sam Billings
- Jimmy Peirson (c & wk)
- Ross Whiteley
- Michael Neser
- James Bazley
- Mark Steketee
- Matthew Kuhnemann
- Mitchell Swepson
Where to watch
Live Streaming: Sony LIV App & TV: Sony Sports Network.