Match Details
Date: 04 December 2022
Time : 12:35 PM IST
Venue : North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Ball-by-ball commentary : SportsTiger App
Preview
Sydney Sixers’ four-match winning streak was brought to an end by Brisbane Heat in their last game. The Heat defeated Sixers by 15 runs in a high-scoring match to bring their second win of the season. Now, both teams will be up against each other for the second time this season and the Sixers will look to avenge their defeat on Sunday (1 Jan). Meanwhile, the Heat will look to replicate their performance from the last game and create a chance for themselves.
Pitch Report
The pitches at North Sydney Oval are known to aid the batters but they deteriorate as the game progresses. The average first-inning total at the venue is around 170. So, the team winning the toss will look to bat first and put the opposition under pressure.
Team Analysis
Sydney Sixers
Sydney Sixers were on a four-match winning streak before they faced Brisbane Heat on Sunday. The Moises Henriques-led team hoped for another win but wooden spooners, Brisbane Heat stunned them. The Sixers lost the match by 15 runs as they failed to chase 225 in their designated 20 overs and got bowled out for 209. While the likes of James Vince, Jordan Silk, and Hayden Kerr tried to create a chance with the bat in hand, the Sixers’ bowlers had leaked too many runs already. Nevertheless, they will have a chance to avenge their defeat as the Sixers are all set to face Brisbane Heat again on Wednesday.
SportsTiger Playing XI of 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
Brisbane Heat have not had the best of the season so far as they have won only two games out of the six played. However, a win against Sydney Sixers in their last game might have boosted the team’s morale. It was a clean performance from the Heat as they first scored a mammoth 224/5 in their 20 overs and then bowled out the opposition for 209. While the likes of Josh Brown (62 off 23) and Nathan McSweeney (84 off 51) starred with the bat for Brisbane, Michael Neser (3/41), Matthew Kuhnemann (2/31), and Ross Whiteley (2/2) did the job with the ball. Now, with the same opponent to play against, Brisbane Heat will back themselves to beat the Sixers and move up the ladder.
SportsTiger Playing XI of 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
Match Prediction
Conclusion
Brisbane Heat produced a spirited performance in their last game but they have not been consistent this season, winning only two games. Meanwhile, the Sixers merely faltered. Therefore, the Moises Henriques-led team is expected to win the match on Wednesday (4 December).
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