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HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 54 | HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today | Heat vs Sixers Key Players | Gabba Pitch Report
The final day of the BBL 11 league stage is finally upon us, and while the top five has been decided, certain positions are still up for grabs.
One position is that all-important second. Sydney Sixers travel to Brisbane with the chance to seal a top-two place and get a shot at a straight passage to the BBL 11 Final next week. However, apart from the recent win against the Thunder, the Sixers have been a little under-par in the last couple of weeks, with their latest effort a comfortable defeat at the hands of the Strikers in Adelaide.
Their batting has been a little up-and-down, while the lack of spinning options has hurt them at times. The return of Nathan Lyon certainly helps in that regard, as he and Steve O’Keefe (if fit) can work excellently alongside an efficient seam attack.
Indeed, the Sixers start as favourites with plenty to play for. However, don’t count out a Brisbane Heat side with nothing to lose. Especially with Marnus Labuschagne on deck for this one. He was outstanding in the BBL last season, and returns on a high after Australia’s massive victory in Hobart to seal the Ashes 4-0.
The last time these sides played, the Heat should have defended 105 as Ben Dwarshuis and Sean Abbott led the Sixers to victory from the depths of 47/8.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Brisbane Heat:
- Marnus Labuschagne was outstanding in last season’s BBL. He struck 176 runs in six innings (SR 123.07) and took 10 wickets.
- Max Bryant was back to his best after what has been a frustrating, disrupted season. He hit a career best 81 last game vs Scorchers, and he smashed a 23-ball 40 vs Sixers last season.
- Chris Lynn has the most runs in Sixers-Heat matches (303, avg. 25.25, SR 151.50). He also has the most runs at the Gabba (1,197, avg. 34.20, SR 165.65). Can he finish a disappointing season (avg. 17.81) on a high?
- Mark Steketee has been expensive in his last couple of matches, but he generally enjoys bowling against Sixers. He took 4/33 against them last season as well as 1/25 earlier in BBL 11. Overall, he has nine wickets in seven games vs Sixers, as well as 41 wickets in 28 games at the Gabba (most of any bowler).
- Mitch Swepson was excellent two nights ago vs Scorchers (2/19). He has eight wickets in eight matches vs Sixers (avg. 25) and 17 wickets in 20 T20s at the Gabba. Can he improve on these numbers today?
Sydney Sixers:
- Sean Abbott produced one of the great all-round performances the last time these two teams met. He took 4/31, scored a match-winning 37* and took two catches including an absolute blinder to remove Chris Lynn.
- Abbott has a remarkable record against the Heat. He has 24 wickets against them in just nine matches at an average of 10.63 and economy rate of 7.69, including 10 scalps in five matches at the Gabba.
- Josh Philippe has made three starts in his last four knocks (32, 0, 57, 22). What can he produce today? He averages 30.60 in seven matches vs Heat (153 runs), so could we see a 30+ score here?
- Daniel Hughes has the most runs of any Sixers player vs Heat (257, avg. 25.70, SR 122.38). Moises Henriques is close behind with 228 runs at a similar average of 25.33 and strike rate of 131.03.
- Dan Christian smashed 61* (38) vs Heat in a matchwinning performance a year ago. He has a career strike rate of 147 vs Heat (avg. 28.86), along with 12 wickets in 12 matches.
- Ben Dwarshuis took 2/13 vs Heat earlier this season, part of 10 wickets in 10 matches against them. Hayden Kerr took 2/18 in the same game, part of his 19 wickets this season – the most of any Sixers’ bowler.
Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 15, Heat 3, Sixers 12.
- Sixers have won six out of seven matches vs Heat at the Gabba.
- A Sixers win here would go a long way to sealing a top-two spot ahead of Thunder (depending on Bash Boost point and NRR).
- Ben Duckett has scored the most runs for the Heat this season (299, avg. 27.18). James Bazley has the most wickets (12, avg. 25.33).
Possible Playing 11
Marnus Labuschagne is back for the Heat. He has been named in their squad for this match after contacting Queensland Cricket and making himself available for the match.
Brisbane Heat: 1. Chris Lynn, 2. Max Bryant, 3. Marnus Labuschagne, 4. Ben Duckett, 5. Sam Heazlett, 6. Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), 7. James Bazley, 8. Michael Neser, 9. Mark Steketee, 10. Mitch Swepson, 11. Matt Kuhnemann
Nathan Lyon has been named in the Sydney Sixers squad. It will be interesting to see whether the Sixers choose two spinning options.
Sydney Sixers: 1. Josh Philippe (wk), 2. Jack Edwards, 3. Daniel Hughes, 4. Moises Henriques (c), 5. Jordan Silk, 6. Dan Christian, 7. Sean Abbott, 8. Hayden Kerr, 9. Ben Dwarshuis, 10. Jackson Bird/Nathan Lyon, 11. Steve O’Keefe/Todd Murphy
Gabba Pitch Report and Weather
There is a chance of a shower during the day in Brisbane, but conditions should be fine. A warm and humid day (31 degrees) is forecast.
Brisbane Heat were rolled for 90 on this ground last week, with Rashid Khan taking 6/17. The Heat have better batting depth in this match.
The average first innings score at the Gabba in BBL 11 is 177. The team batting first has won three of the four matches. In all three of those matches, the side setting a score posted 160+.
Dream11 Prediction
Note: The below teams are not based on final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.
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Fan2Play Prediction
Base team:
- Wicket-keepers: Josh Philippe
- Batsmen: Moises Henriques, Chris Lynn
- All-rounders: Sean Abbott, Dan Christian, Marnus Labuschagne, James Bazley
- Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr
Match Prediction
Sixers have a great record vs Heat and should win this.