HEA vs STR Match Preview

Match 3 of the 2023-24 season On Saturday evening, the Adelaide Strikers will face the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League at the Adelaide Oval. Adelaide Strikers won five games last season but finished seventh in their group. The Brisbane Heat got off to a great start on Thursday, defeating the Melbourne Stars. Last year, the Adelaide Strikers won their first three games of the season and five of their first eight. They’ll be hoping for a strong start in front of their home fans. Brisbane Heat made the best possible start to this year’s tournament. Scoring over 200 and dismissing the opposition in 15.1 overs. They will travel to Adelaide with confidence.

HEA vs STR Match Details

Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers – 3rd Match

Venue: Adelaide Oval – Adelaide

Date & Time: 09th December 2023 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

HEA vs STR Venue Stats

HEA vs STR Pitch Report

The average score at this venue last year was 169 and we expect a par score to be around 175 in this match. Pace bowlers will get the most assistance from this pitch.

HEA vs STR Weather Report

Rain is forecast on Friday evening and late into the night on Saturday but we expect dry conditions during this match. The temperature will be around 24 degrees with cloudy conditions.

HEA vs STR Last Five Matches

HEA vs STR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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HEA vs STR Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Josh Brown, Colin Munro, Jack Wood, Sam Billings (c) (wk), Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Matt Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen, Ben Manenti, Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, David Payne

Topmost Picks for HEA vs STR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Colin Munro – The powerful New Zealand middle-order batter comes straight to this year’s tournament after two impressive innings for Northern Warriors in the Abu Dhabi T10 where he hit 36 not out and 44 not out.
• Matthew Kuhnemann – The 27 year old left-arm spinner enjoys bowling on the dry surfaces of Brisbane and has best BBL figures of 3/17.

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Matt Short – Only Aaron Hardie hit more runs than the Adelaide Strikers opener in last year’s tournament where he hit one hundred and two half-centuries.
• Wes Agar – the 26 year old fast bowler has taken 74 T20 wickets and returned figures of 4/6 in one match. He will fancy his chances of picking up wickets against this Brisbane Heat line-up.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for HEA vs STR Dream11 Team:

Alex Carey, Sam Billings, Travis Head, Colin Munro(C), Jack Wood, Matt Short(VC), D’Arcy Short, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, David Payne, Mitchell Swepson

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for HEA vs STR Dream11 Team:

Usman Khawaja, Sam Billings, Travis Head(C), Colin Munro, Chris Lynn, Matt Short, D’Arcy Short, Michael Neser(VC), Spencer Johnson, David Payne, Mitchell Swepson

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Colin Munro, Travis Head

Vice-captain – Matt Short, Michael Neser

Wicketkeeper – Sam Billings

HEA vs STR Probable Winners:

A Friday night under the lights in Adelaide is always a fantastic experience in the BBL, and this game has added interest following the Brisbane Heat’s strong start to the season on Thursday. However, the Adelaide Strikers are a much stronger team that will be difficult to beat in front of their own fervent fans. Our prediction is that Adelaide Strikers will win a close game. The Adelaide Strikers will defeat the Brisbane Heat. Considering the team combination, Adelaide Strikers is expected to win this match.