Published Jan 21, 2024, 8:23 am IST
Brisbane Heat will face Adelaide Strikers in the Challenger fixture of the 2023/24 Big Bash League on Monday, with the two teams competing for a spot in Wednesday’s final against the Sydney Sixers. Brisbane Heat lost to the Sydney Sixers on Friday, while the Strikers defeated the reigning champions Perth Scorchers on Saturday. The Brisbane Heat were unbeaten two games ago, but were defeated by the Perth Scorchers by 35 runs and the Sydney Sixers by 29 runs. Their squad appears to be particularly weak with the bat, but their bowling attack may be enough to carry them to the final. Adelaide Strikers have been crushing opponents in recent matches, but defeating Perth Scorchers by 50 runs in a knockout match sent a strong message to the remaining teams in the BBL. The Strikers will have no fear of facing the Brisbane Heat.
Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers – Challenger Match
Venue: Carrara Oval – Gold Coast
Date & Time: 22nd January 2024 at 01:45 PM IST
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
Avg 1st inn score | 180 |
Avg 2nd inn score | 177 |
Win% batting 1st | 52 |
Win% batting 2nd | 48 |
We saw 18 wickets fall at this venue in the Qualifier on Friday, and we expect bowlers to dominate again in this match, with a par score of 160-165.
The weather forecast for Monday’s game is very humid. We anticipate very cloudy conditions, with a real possibility of a thunderstorm or two disrupting the match.
HEA ( Brisbane Heat ) | L L W W W |
STR ( Adelaide Strikers ) | W W W W W |
Matches Played | HEA Won | STR Won | Tie | NR | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 19 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Last 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
Josh Brown, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann
Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), Henry Thornton, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
Jimmy Peirson, Harry Nielsen, Josh Brown, D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Matthew Short(C), Paul Walter, Michael Neser, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Xavier Bartlett(VC)
Jimmy Peirson, Josh Brown, D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald(VC), Matthew Short, Paul Walter, Michael Neser(C), David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson
Captain – Michael Neser, Matthew Short
Vice-captain – Xavier Bartlett, Jake Weatherald
Wicketkeeper – Jimmy Peirson
Lloyd Pope has been unplayable for Adelaide Strikers in recent games, but the Carrara Oval may not be the most conducive to spin bowling. On the other hand, we know Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, and Spencer Johnson will be eager to bowl again on this pitch following their performances in the play-offs against the Sixers. We predict a close match, with the Brisbane Heat winning and advancing to the final. Considering the team combination, Brisbane Heat is expected to win this match.
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