Recap : Challenger (N), Sydney, February 02, 2023, Big Bash League
Brisbane Heat wins the Challenger match against Sydney Sixers in a low scoring match to advance to the Final of the 12th edition of the Big Bash League.
Sydney Sixers 116/9
Brisbane Heat 117/6 (18.2/20 ov, T:117)
Sydney Sixers, after electing to bat first, only managed to score 116 for 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Daniel Hughes scored 23 in 24 balls. Matthew Kuhnemann and Spencer Johnson took 3 wickets each for Brisbane Heat.
Chasing a target of 117, Brisbane Heat reached home in the penultimate over with 10 balls remaining. Michael Neser scored unbeaten 48 for Brisbane Heat. Izharulhaq Naveed took 2 wickets for 28 runs in his 4 overs for Sydney Sixers.
Michael Neser won the player of the match award. Brisbane Heat advanced to the Final and will meet Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium in Perth.