In the Challenger at the Big Bash League 2023/24, the Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers (HEA vs STR) match will be played at Carrara Oval on Monday (22 January) evening. The winner of this match will face Sydney Sixers in the Final of this tournament.
It will be the second meeting between Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers in the ongoing season. Their first meeting of this season was abandoned due to rain.
In this article, we take a look at the HEA vs STR Dream11 prediction, Dream11 fantasy XI tips, Match Preview and Predicted Playing XI for today’s match.
In the league stage of this season, Brisbane Heat finished on top of the points table with 16 points (seven wins, two no results, and one loss), and Adelaide Strikers ended in the fourth position with 11 points (five wins, one no result, and four losses).
While Brisbane Heat lost the Qualifier against Sydney Sixers by 39 runs, Adelaide Strikers advanced to the Challenger by beating the last two-time BBL winners Perth Scorchers by 50 runs at the Knockout.
HEA vs STR Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2023/24 (BBL 13)
Stage: Playoffs (Challenger)
Tournament Match no: 43
Match: Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers
Format: T20
Date and Time: Monday, 22 January 2024, 14:10 IST (18:40 local time)
Venue: Carrara Oval, Carrara
Live Broadcasting/Streaming: (In Australia) Channel 7, Kayo, Fox Cricket and SEN Radio
(In India) Star Sports Network; Disney+Hotstar
HEA vs STR Weather Forecast
According to Accuweather, there is almost no rain threat for this match. The game-time temperatures can be between 27°C and 25°C.
HEA vs STR Pitch Report
Carrara Oval (Carrara) will host its second game of the season. It hosted the Qualifier match at the BBL 13, where Sydney Sixers defended 152 runs to beat Brisbane Heat by 39 runs.
HEA vs STR Toss prediction:
Win the toss and bat first.
HEA vs STR Complete Available Squad
Brisbane Heat: Nathan McSweeney (C), Xavier Bartlett, Josh Brown, Max Bryant, Jordan Buckingham, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Mitch Swepson, Paul Walter, Jimmy Peirson, Charlie Wakim, Jack Wildermuth
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (C), Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Brendan Doggett, Henry Hunt, Josh Kann, Thomas Kelly, Ben Manenti, Harry Nielsen (wk), David Payne, Lloyd Pope, D’Arcy Short, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald
HEA vs STR Predicted XIs
Brisbane Heat Predicted XI: Josh Brown, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Nathan McSweeney (C), Matthew Renshaw, Jack Wildermuth, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitch Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann
Adelaide Strikers Predicted XI: D’Arcy Short, Matthew Short (C), Jake Weatherald, Thomas Kelly, James Bazley, Ben Manenti, Harry Nielsen (wk), Henry Thornton, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
HEA vs STR Top Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Jimmy Peirson
Batters: D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald
All-Rounders: Matthew Short, Paul Walter, Michael Neser
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Lloyd Pope, Cameron Boyce
HEA vs STR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Suggestion 1: Matthew Short (Captain); Paul Walter (vice-captain)
Suggestion 2: Lloyd Pope (Captain); Xavier Bartlett (vice-captain)
HEA vs STR Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeepers: J Peirson
Batters: J Weatherald, D Short, J Brown-I
All-rounders: M Neser, M Short (C), P Walter (vc)
Bowlers: C Boyce, X Bartlett, S Johnson, L Pope
HEA vs STR Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeepers: J Peirson
Batters: J Weatherald, D Short, N McSweeney
All-rounders: M Neser, M Short, P Walter
Bowlers: D Payne, X Bartlett (vc), S Johnson, L Pope (C)
HEA vs STR Dream11 Team Top 4 Backups:
M Kuhnemann, M Swepson, H Thornton, M Renshaw
HEA vs STR Match Prediction:
Adelaide Strikers are the favorites to win the challenger game against Brisbane Heat.
