The league-stage of the 2021/22 BBL draws to a close with Brisbane Heat winding up its campaign against Sydney Sixers at the Gabba in the first of the 3 fixtures scheduled for this Wednesday. Having accumulated just 16 points so far, Brisbane Heat currently sits in 7th position without any hope of reaching the playoffs. Sydney Sixers are in 2nd spot with 31 points but will need to get a victory in this encounter to qualify for the playoffs on the same ranking.

Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers Betting Odds

Having earned more than twice as many wins as their opponents, Sydney Sixers are the massive favourites over Brisbane Heat.

Heat: 1.50 on bet365

Sixers: 2.62 on bet365

Brisbane Heat Team News & Playing XI

A full-strength squad will be available for Brisbane Heat to pull the curtains to an unfortunate and underwhelming campaign on a winning note.

The lack of overall consistency from the batting-card has been a major issue for the Heat. Max Bryant should resume as the opening-partner for Chris Lynn after a fifty in the last match. Ben Duckett will take no.3 spot followed by Sam Heazlett, the two top run-getters of the side. Nathan McSweeney, Jimmy Peirson and James Bazley will make up the rest of the middle-order.

The heat bowling-unit has been a concern for a long time but it looks pretty decent with most of the key personnel back in the side. Michael Neser and Mark Steketee will spearhead the pace-attack with the all-rounder James Bazley as the third seamer. Matthew Kuhnemann and Mitchell Swepson will form a reasonably potent spin-combination for the team.

Probable XI: Max Bryant, Chris Lynn, Ben Duckett, Sam Heazlett, Nathan McSweeney, Jimmy Peirson (wk), James Bazley, Michael Neser, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson.

Sydney Sixers Team News & Playing XI

Having tasted 3 defeats in the previous 5 matches, Sydney Sixers are not in the imperious form it enjoyed in the 1st half of the campaign.

Following some disruption due to Covid, the Sixers batting line-up has been fairly sub-par of late. Jack Edwards will open the innings with Josh Philippe who looks in decent form following a dry spell. Skipper Moises Henriques has been the most consistent batsman of the side. Daniel Hughes, Dan Christian and Justin Avendano are expected to comprise the middle-order.

The vastly experienced Sixers bowling-unit will be looking to pounce on a struggling batting line-up after a poor display in the previous game. Jackson Bird should start proceedings with the new-ball along with Sean Abbott. Ben Dwarshuis and Hayden Kerr are the other fast-bowlers of the team. Nathan Lyon might feature as the lone spinner having completed his Ashes duties.

Probable XI: Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Daniel Christian, Justin Avendano, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Lyon, Jackson Bird.

India Bet Top Betting Tips

Josh Philippe Match Runs: Over 27.5

Josh Philippe is the leading run-getter for his team and 3rd overall in the BBL with 406 runs in the tournament. The Sydney Sixers opener is in good knick at the minute with over 20 runs in 3 of the last 4 matches with 1 fifty.

Bet on Over 27.5 at 1.83 with bet365

Chris Lynn Match Runs: Under 22.5

Chris Lynn has been a massive disappointment for Brisbane Heat having managed just 196 runs from this BBL campaign. The big-hitting opening-batsman has been dismissed for less than 20 runs in 6 of his last 8 outings.

Bet on Under 22.5 at 1.83 with bet365

Moises Henriques Match Runs: Over 25.5

Moises Henriques has shown solid form with the bat having scored 375 runs in this BBL campaign thus far. The Sydney Sixers captain has contributed more than 25 runs in 7 of his 11 innings including 3 half-centuries.

Bet on Over 25.5 at 1.83 with bet365

India Bet Bookmaker Picks

  • Sean Abbott at 3.50 - Top Sydney Sixers Bowler betting with bet365
  • James Bazley at 4.50 - Top Brisbane Heat Bowler betting with bet365
  • Moises Henriques at 5.50 - Player to Score Most Sixes betting with bet365

India Bet Prediction

Sydney Sixers have been the far better team this season and should be able to get the victory over Brisbane Heat without much difficulty.

Sydney Sixers at 1.50 - Match Result betting with bet365. Make Your Prediction Here!

Date: 19th January 2022, Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

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