BBL 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 24

Sydney Sixers will face the Brisbane Heat in the 24th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Monday, January 5, at International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour. The Sixers are in fifth place and have won two out of five games. The Heat have won and lost three matches each and are in fourth place.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 24 of the BBL 2025-26:

Sydney Sixers

Top Order: Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, and Josh Philippe (wk)

Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, and Josh Philippe will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Philippe is the leading run-scorer for the team with 196 runs in five games at a strike rate of 154.33.

Middle Order: Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, and Jack Edwards

Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, and Jack Edwards are likely to be there in the middle order. Edwards is the highest wicket-taker for the Sixers with 10 wickets in five games at an average of 13.10.

Lower Middle Order: Ben Dwarshuis and Joel Davies

Ben Dwarshuis and Joel Davies are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Davies is the second-highest wicket-taker for the team with six wickets in four games.

Bowlers: Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott, and Hayden Kerr

Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott, and Hayden Kerr could be the three bowlers for the team. Abbott has taken four wickets in two games at an average of 11.50.

Brisbane Heat

Top Order: Colin Munro, Jack Wildermuth, and Nathan McSweeney (c)

Colin Munro, Jack Wildermuth, and Nathan McSweeney will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Wildermuth has taken eight wickets in six games at an average of 26.87.

Middle Order: Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, and Hugh Weibgen

Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, and Hugh Weibgen are likely to be there in the middle order. Renshaw is the leading run-scorer for the team with 243 runs in six matches at an average of 40.50.

Lower Middle Order: Jimmy Peirson (wk) and Xavier Bartlett

Jimmy Peirson and Xavier Bartlett are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Bartlett has picked up eight wickets in six games and is the joint-highest wicket-taker for the team.

Bowlers: Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin, and Ollie Patterson

Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin, and Ollie Patterson could be the three bowlers for the team. Balkin has picked up five wickets in three matches at an economy of 8.33.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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