In the ninth match of the Big Bash League 2024/25, Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers (HEA vs STR) has been scheduled for Sunday evening at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane. It will be Strikers' third match and Heat's second game this season.
After losing their season opener against Sydney Thunder in the late thriller, Adelaide Strikers beat Melbourne Stars by 15 runs.
On the other hand, the defending champions Brisbane Heat claimed a comfortable win against Melbourne Stars.
HEA vs STR Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2024/25 (BBL 2024/25)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 9
Match: Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers (HEA vs STR)
Format: T20
Date and Time: Sunday, 22 December, 18:15 local time (13:45 IST)
Venue: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
Live Broadcasting/Streaming (only in India): Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app
HEA vs STR Teams’ status
In their first game of the season, Brisbane Heat fast bowler Xavier Bartlett provided a controlled start and the other bowlers controlled the middle and slog overs by picking up wickets in regular intervals. In the chasing of 163 runs, opener Jimmy Peirson completely controlled the chasing, and he got proper support from the other top-order batters.
Despite scoring 180+ total in their season opener against Sydney Thunder, Adelaide Strikers bowlers conceded 52 runs in the four-over powerplay. However, the Strikers’ bowlers controlled the match later, but Daniel Sams’ destructive batting in the 19th over secured the game for Thunder.
Against Melbourne Stars, after scoring 37 and 22 runs in the four-over powerplay and two-over powersurge, Strikers scored 40 runs in the last four overs, and that slog over played an important role for Strikers’ first win of the season.
HEA vs STR Weather Forecast
The World Weather Online has suggested no rain threat for this BBL match. The game-time temperatures can be between 25°C and 22°C.
HEA vs STR Head-to-Head (Overall)
Matches: 19
Brisbane Heat won: 10
Adelaide Strikers won: 9
No Result: 0
HEA vs STR Pitch Report
Brisbane Cricket Ground (Woolloongabba, Brisbane) is generally popular for successful defending with the result of the last six successful defending. The 170+ totals are strongly defendable in this T20 venue. Both pacers and spinners have strong records in this venue.
HEA vs STR Toss Prediction
Win the toss and bat first.
HEA vs STR Full Available Squads
Brisbane Heat Full Available Squad
Colin Munro (Captain), Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Daniel Drew, Matthew Kuhnemann, Jimmy Peirson, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Paul Walter, Jack Wildermuth, Tom Whitney, Jack Wood
Adelaide Strikers Full Available Squad
Matthew Short (Captain), Brendan Doggett, Chris Lynn, D'Arcy Short, Alex Ross, James Bazley, Jamie Overton, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Liam Haskett, Lloyd Pope, Ollie Pope, Liam Scott, Harry Manenti
HEA vs STR Predicted XIs
Brisbane Heat Predicted XI:
Jack Wood, Colin Munro (Captain), Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Max Bryant, Daniel Drew, Paul Walter, Mitchell Swepson, Will Prestwidge/Tom Whitney, Matthew Kuhnemann
Adelaide Strikers Predicted XI:
Matthew Short (Captain), Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope, D'Arcy Short, Alex Ross, James Bazley, Jamie Overton, Brendan Doggett, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
HEA vs STR Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeeper(s): J Peirson (7.5 Cr)
Batter(s): C Lynn (8.5 Cr), A Ross (7 Cr), D Short (8.5 Cr), M Bryant (7 Cr)
All-rounder(s): J Overton (8 Cr), M Short (9 Cr), M Renshaw (7.5 Cr), P Walter (8 Cr)
Bowler(s): X Bartlett (8 Cr), L Pope (7.5 Cr)
Captain: Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers)
Vice-captain: Jamie Overton (Adelaide Strikers)
HEA vs STR Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeeper(s): J Peirson (7.5 Cr)
Batter(s): C Munro (8.5 Cr), A Ross (7 Cr), D Short (8.5 Cr)
All-rounder(s): J Overton (8 Cr), M Short (9 Cr), J Bazey (6.5 Cr), M Renshaw (7.5 Cr)
Bowler(s): C Boyce (8 Cr), X Bartlett (8 Cr), H Thornton (7 Cr)
Captain: Jimmy Peirson (Brisbane Heat)
Vice-captain: Xavier Bartlett (Brisbane Heat)
HEA vs STR Dream11 Top Backups (Excluding 2 Team Suggestions)
M Kuhnemann (7.5 Cr), M Swepson (8 Cr), O Pope (7.5 Cr), W Prestwidge (7 Cr)
