BBL13 | SIX vs HEA, Final- Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices

image-lrplccmrBen Dwarshuis will be a good choice as the captain or vice-captain for the final for BBL 13 (Source: x.com)

After six weeks of gruelling encounters, we are down to two contenders for the final glory in the thirteenth edition of Big Bash League (BBL). The two teams that meet in Qualifier 1 will be up against one another for silverware. Brisbane Haat and Sydney Sixers will square off in the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney for the ultimate battle that slates at 2:10 PM IST on January 24.

The Sixers finished second on the points table and went on to face the number one ranked side i.e. Brisbane Heat in the Qualifier 1. A dominant bowling performance led by Ben Dwarshuis’ fifer saw them steamroll the opposition. However, the Heat did not get bogged away by the drubbing and bounced back with a win in the Challenger against Adelaide Strikers to make the cut for the grand finale.

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SIX vs HEA, Final- Toss Factor

The Sydney Cricket Ground is a balanced surface and is not favourable to any particular type. However, the spinners tend to enjoy bowling in this venue compared to other Australian venues as it helps the ball to turn to a good extent. The batters need to apply themselves with respect to the conditions and manufacture runs here.

Scenario: If Brisbane Heat field first

The Heat have a very good bowling attack that is capable of defending and restricting oppositions to low totals. The likes of Xavier Bartlett, Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson and Paul Walter have been brilliant across phases. Also, Matt Kuhnemann nay enjoying bowling in spin friendly conditions of Sydney. Josh Brown is in ultimate form with the bat and can be a threat to the opposition.

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers field first

Having won the championship three times, the Sixers know how to win crunch moments of competition. They have a well-poised side with plenty of match-winners in Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Josh Philippe, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O’Keefe, etc.


SIX vs HEA, Final- Venue Stats To Remember

Sean Abbott (78) of Sydney Sixers has the most wickets on venue
Matthew Kuhnemann (5.67) of Brisbane Heat has the best bowling average on venue
Ben Dwarshuis (3) of Sydney Sixers has bowled the most number of maidens on venue


SIX vs HEA, Final- Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices

Scenario: If Brisbane Heat field first

Ben Dwarshuis (SIX): The left-arm pacer has been a true Sixer and has also completed 100 BBL wickets for the franchise. Dwarshuis has the ability to hit the right line and length from the right angles consistently. He bagged a fifer in the last game and has a good slower one that often leaves the batter bewildered.

Paul Walter (HEA): The tall all-rounder has been one of the underrated performers for the table toppers this season. He has played numerous cameos with the bat and has been a great option during the middle and slog overs. In most of the matches, Walter came to bowl during the middle overs and managed to nail a coffin.


Scenario: If Sydney Sixers field first

Michael Neser (HEA): The all-rounder is a big match player and has the ability to smash spinners and pacers. He can use the long handle effectively and is one of the best new ball bowlers of BBL. Neser gets early movement with the new ball and often strikes early by sticking to the line around the off stump. Without an iota of doubt, Neser can be a huge captain or vice captain option in this big match.

Steve O’Keefe (SIX): The left-arm orthodox spinner is not the leading wicket-taker in the tournament but he is someone who could exploit the SCG conditions perfectly. He is very good with his line, length and variations and just gets enough turn to create magic with the ball. The experienced campaigner has scalped four wickets from his last couple of Big Bash games.


SIX vs HEA, Final- High Risk, High Reward Choices

Josh Brown (HEA): The top-order batter played one his best knocks in the history of BBL against the Adelaide Strikers during the Challenger. He squashed 140 runs off just 57 balls and brought the ton in just 41 balls. Brown shattered plenty of records in his last innings and if he gets going in the Final, the Sixers would have to dream to attain their fourth-title in the conquest.

Josh Philippe (SIX): A talented batter who generally plays at the top of the order, Josh Philippe is yet to enlighten the tournament as per his high standards. The wicketkeeper-batter is yet to score in big numbers and it won't be surprising if he gets to do it at the biggest stages of all.