HEA vs SIX Predictions: Match 21, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers are set to face each other in the 21st match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) season on Friday, January 3. Both teams are coming off a loss in their respective previous games and will be keen on returning to the winning ways.

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Sydney Sixers are currently sitting on top of the points with four wins and a loss. They defeated Brisbane Heat only a few days ago by eight wickets and will be confident of doing a double over them this season. Meanwhile, the Heat are struggling immensely with only two wins from five matches and are desperately in need of two points.

HEA vs SIX, Match 21, BBL 2024-25 Match Details

Match: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, Big Bash League 2024-25

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Time & Date: 12:35 PM IST, Friday, January 3

Venue: International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour

HEA vs SIX, Match 21 Pitch Report

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International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour hosts only one match every edition and the same two teams faced the last season as well. Brisbane Heat won the encounter last season after the Sixers posted 141 runs on the board.

Clearly, the surface is not easy to bat on with the spinners and bowlers with variations posing a challenge. With the pitch’s behaviour not known much, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first.

HEA vs SIX, Match 21 Probable XIs

Brisbane Heat

Tom Banton (wk), Colin Munro (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Will Prestwidge, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Sydney Sixers

Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird

HEA vs SIX, Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Sydney Sixers

Sydney Sixers are in great form in the ongoing BBL season with four wins from five matches. Even though they lost the previous encounter at the Coffs Harbour last year, recent form is with the Sixers and should win their 5th match of the season.

In conclusion, the 21st match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour promises to be an exciting contest. With both teams eager to return to winning ways, fans can expect a thrilling game. The pitch is likely to pose a challenge for batters, making it an interesting match to watch. Sydney Sixers, currently in great form, are predicted to win this encounter.

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