Wednesday, January 3rd

Wednesday, January 3rd

Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat (6:05pm AEDT)
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New Year’s Day saw the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers get washed out at the Gabba, but fast forward 3 days and the two best teams in the competition this season will square up in what will be the game of the tournament.

Tom Curran is expected to return, however, it sounds like the international quick has had no centre-wicket practice.

With Curran coming back, the change of pace and delivery variation is something that the Sydney Sixers lacked while he was away.

Xavier Bartlett has been on a role this season and chips in when the heat are desperate for a wicket.

‘X’ is a dangerous bowler and it’s shown all season with the ball swinging both ways and carrying nicely to Sam Billings’ gloves whether the Kookaburra is brand new or 19 overs old.

James Vince is a player who’s flown under the radar for the Sixers this season.

Except for the 83 against the Melbourne Stars, the Englishman has scored 1, 5, 10 and 8 – so another textbook inning is on the horizon for Vince, and I think tonight is the night.

The Brisbane Heat has changed over the past couple of seasons since letting Chris Lynn go.

Long gone are the days when Lynn would get to 20 and everyone would say, “it’s all over” with his productivity replaced by a stacked batting line-up that can contribute all the way down to number eight.

But out of those players, who will I be taking?

Sam Billings has been the player leading from the front with the bat.

Billings has a rich history with the Sixers and when you don’t get retained by a team, there’s no better feeling than sending a simple message by smacking sixes around the park.

The English wicket-keeper has a good season with an admirable 26 batting average which in hindsight, isn’t a bad average for a keeper-batsmen.

He has all the hard work, dedication and motivation needed to help the Heat win this game.

Here are my suggested selections for tonight’s game.

 

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  • Heat to win.
  • James Vince 20+ runs
  • Curran 1+ wicket
  • Xavier Bartlett 1+ Wicket
  • Sam Billings 20+ Runs
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers (9:15 pm AEDT)
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To wrap up a doubleheader, we’re off to Optus Stadium where the Perth Scorchers take on the Adelaide Strikers in a top-notch matchup you don’t want to miss.

With the numbers in mind and a simulated Cricket 24 played last night, here’s what I’ve found.

For the 23rd time, we’ll be seeing the two go toe-to-toe and I’ll be taking the hometown heroes in the Perth Scorchers.

Perth have won seven of their last ten games against the Strikers in January games.

Scorchers captain Aaron Hardie has been in spectacular form averaging 91 with the bat this season, Hardie can lead the Scorchers to the game.

Andrew Tye has snagged five wickets in four games and with the consistent change-ups Tye has up his sleeve, he’s ready to hype up the Perth crowd and guide the bowling attack to victory.

Chris Lynn ended 2023 with a bang after scoring 83 not out, and geez was ‘Vintage Lynn’ shown on New Year’s Eve.

The all-time leading run scorer has got the momentum to fire tonight in Perth and I think he’ll star for the Strikers tonight.

Cameron Boyce stood and delivered after being the most economical bowler of the night with immaculate figures of 1/15 off 4 overs at 3.75 runs per over.

I’ll be backing Boycey once again to star for the Strikers tonight in Perth!

Here are my suggested picks for tonights game!

 

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  • Scorchers to win
  • Aaron Hardie 20+ runs
  • AJ Tye 1+ wicket
  • Chris Lynn 20+ runs
  • Cameron Boyce 1+ wicket