On January 19th, the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers will clash in a high-stakes Qualifier at Carrara Oval, Queensland. The match kicks off at 08:40 AM GMT, setting the stage for an intense showdown between these two formidable teams in the Big Bash League.
BBL 2024 Qualifier Match Preview
As the Big Bash League 2023-24 heads into the Qualifiers, the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers find themselves in strong positions on the points table. The Brisbane Heat, topping the table with 16 points from 7 victories, have showcased a dominant performance throughout the season, with an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.972. On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers, occupying the second spot with 14 points from 6 wins, have also displayed a commendable NRR of +0.339.
The stakes are high in this Qualifier match, as the winner secures a direct berth in the final, while the losing side will get another chance in the Challenger. The team losing in the Qualifier will face off against the victor of the Challenger match for the coveted spot in the final. Both the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers will be aiming for a convincing victory, not only to ensure a direct path to the championship clash but also to maintain their winning momentum in this crucial phase of the tournament. As the Qualifiers promise high-octane action, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate a fiercely contested battle for supremacy between these two formidable teams vying for BBL glory.
BBL 2024 Qualifier Weather Report
During the match, expect a weather condition of 24°C with a RealFeel® of 26°C, featuring cloudy and humid conditions with the possibility of an evening thunderstorm in parts of the area.
BBL 2024 Qualifier Pitch Report
At Carrara Oval, the picturesque Gold Coast suburb, the first Qualifier unfolds with a favorable pitch for the chasing side. Sydney Sixers, boasting a successful record with 5 wins in 6 games, have been consistent in opting to bowl first after winning the toss. In contrast, Brisbane Heat, with a less impressive record of 2 wins in 8 matches, may find themselves adhering to the trend of choosing to chase at this venue.
BBL 2024 Qualifier Predicted XI
Sydney Sixers: Daniel Hughes, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve OKeefe, Todd Murphy.
Brisbane Heat: Josh Brown, Jimmy Pierson (WK), Charlie Wakim, Nathan McSweeney (C), Matt Renshaw, Paul Walter, Jordan Buckingham, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, and Matthew Kuhnemann
Dream11 Team for BBL 2024 Qualifier
Daniel Hughes, Josh Brown, Josh Philippe (WK), Moises Henriques (C), Matt Renshaw, Paul Walter, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Swepon, Spencer Johnson, Todd Murphy
Where to Watch BBL 2024 Qualifier?
| COUNTRY | TV CHANNELS | STREAMING PLATFORMS | RADIO COMMENTARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo Sports | Kayo, Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) | Fox Sports, Seven Network (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| India | Sony Six, Sony Ten, SonyLiv, Star Sports | Disney+Hotstar | Star Sports Network (TV), Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Pakistan | Geo Super, Ten Sports, Smartcric | – | – |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ, Spark Sport | – | Sky Sport (TV) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, Sky Go, Sky Now | – | Sky Sports (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| United States | Willow TV, Willow Xtra | – | Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Bangladesh | Channel 9, Gazi TV (GTV), BTV | – | – |
| Sri Lanka | Channel Eye (SLRC), Dialog TV, Peco TV | – | – |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports, ESPN+ | – | – |
| MENA Countries | OSN Sports Cricket | – | – |
