Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat BBL Challenger Tips

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Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat Match Details

  • Date: 2023-02-02
  • Start Time: 13:45
  • Location: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
  • Tournament: Big Bash League 2022-23
  • Format: Big Bash League
  • Tipster: Brian Thorpe

Tip Summary

  • Sydney Sixers need to buckle up after facing a seven-wicket loss against Perth Scorchers in the Qualifier match.
  • Brisbane Heat are on a roll in the playoffs of the BBL 2022-23 with two back-to-back wins.
  • In the head-to-head record, Sydney Sixers are leading by a huge margin. They have won 13 of their 18 games against the Heat in the history of the competition. 

On Thursday, the 2022-23 edition of the Big Bash League will witness one of the most exciting games as both Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat are expected to go all out to confirm a final berth against Perth Scorchers. The Challenger match of the T20 Championship will be conducted at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The two teams will enter the tournament with different moods as they have enjoyed contrasting rides in the playoffs so far.

Brisbane Heat were not at their best during the group stage. Despite winning only six of their 14 league matches, they qualified for the playoffs by ending up in fifth place in the points tally. The team caused a change in their fortunes in the playoffs. They made a tremendous start by defeating Sydney Thunder by eight runs in the Eliminator match. It was followed by an easy victory against Melbourne Renegades in the Knockout by seven wickets.

On the other hand, Sydney Sixers were one of the best teams in the league round with as many as ten wins to their name. They finished in second place and were thus given a chance to play in the Qualifier. However, the team dished out a disappointing performance. Opting to bat first in the high-profile match, Sixers posted only 151 runs. 

The team will now have a chance to redeem itself. They will be hoping to utilize the second opportunity to reach the final. However, the road will not be easy as Brisbane Heat will be high on momentum. 

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Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat Tips

Top Sydney Sixers Batter: Jordan Silk

Top Batter
  • Tip By: Brian Thorpe
  • Tournament: Big Bash League 2022-23
  • Date: 2023-02-02
  • Best Odds: 4.75 @ 1xBet

Former Australian skipper Steve Smith could have been the difference between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers on Thursday. For the past few months, the top-order batter is not being considered a perfect player for the shortest format of the game. However, the BBL 2022-23 saw Smith bringing a massive change in his batting technique by bringing aggression and power-hitting to shut the mouth of the critics. However, he will be giving the match a miss because of international duties. In the absence of Smith, we are betting our money on Jordan Silk to do well for the team. In 15 matches for Sydney Sixers in the T20 Championship, Silk reached the eighth spot in the run-scoring charts. He has collected a stunning 353 runs. The veteran boasts of having an average of 50.43.

Top Brisbane Heat Batter: Marcus Labuschagne

Top Batter
  • Tip By: Brian Thorpe
  • Tournament: Big Bash League 2022-23
  • Date: 2023-02-02
  • Best Odds: 5.5 @ Indibet

Brisbane Heat have been hit with a massive blow as their in-form batter, Usman Khawaja, will be giving the Challenger match a miss. In the absence of the star performer, the middle-order batter Marcus Labuschagne will need to step up and ensure a good score for the side in the much-hyped game. Marcus was the standout performer in the Eliminator game against Sydney Thunder. He played a crucial role in taking Brisbane Heat to a score of 203 runs by smacking 73 runs off 48 balls at a strike rate of 152.08. The 28-year-old did not unleash his full potential against Melbourne Renegades as he ended up with only 23 runs off 21 balls. However, we are backing him to do wonders on Thursday.

Top wicket-taker of the match: Sean Abbott

Top Wicket Taker
  • Tip By: Brian Thorpe
  • Tournament: Big Bash League 2022-23

In the bowling department, Sydney Sixers will have an edge as the team has access to the pace sensation Sean Abbott. The 30-year-old has established himself as one of the most successful bowlers in the history of the BBB in a very short period of time. He is currently at the top of the wicket-taking charts this season. In 14 matches, Abbott has dismissed a total of 28 players at a remarkable average of 14.07. Needless to say, Sixers’ victory will largely depend on the form of the pacer.