The 25th league match of the Big Bash League 2022-23 will be played between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers at the Gabba in Brisbane. Brisbane Heat are back at their home venue, and the pacers of the side will again enjoy the Gabba’s track.
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Brisbane Heat have won one of their five games in the tournament so far, and they are in desperate need of a win. The batting of the side has not been consistent, and this is the biggest worry of the side. If the batters can match the performance of the bowlers, this team has the ability to turn their fortunes.
Sydney Sixers are in fine form at the moment, and they are on a winning spree. The batting of the side looks excellent where almost every batter has performed, whereas the bowling of this side also looks brilliant. This is one of the most stable teams in the tournament.
HEA vs SIX pitch report
The Gabba in Brisbane is famous for its bounce, and the same nature can be expected in this match as well. This is a ground where the pacers are expected to dominate, and the short balls can be used a lot in this match. One game of the BBL 12 has already been played here, and the pacers were brilliant in that game.
Brisbane’s Mark Steketee loves bowling here as he generates a good amount of bounce due to his tall height, and the Sydney Sixers also have some brilliant pacers in their ranks. However, this is a good pitch to bat on as well, and once set, the batters can play their shots properly. The fast outfield will aid their cause as well.
The average 1st innings T20 score at this ground is 165 runs, and the same was the case in the T20 World Cup as well where the average 1st innings score was 163 runs. One side of the boundary is big which can bring the spinners into play. Both teams may opt to bowl upon winning the toss.
