Match Details
The 13th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba in Brisbane.
The match will start at 1:45 PM IST (6:15 PM local). It will be live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD. Live streaming will be available on Sony LIV.
Preview
Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers will face each other for the first time in BBL 2020-21. The Chris Lynn-led has lost both their games so far and will be looking to make a comeback. On the other hand, the Strikers have won a game in three outings. To make things worse, COVID-19 outbreak has led to border restrictions being imposed again and due to that, Alex Carey will not be available for them.
BRH vs ADS Weather Report for BBL 2020-21 Match 13:
There are chances of rain in morning in Brisbane but things are expected to get clear by evening when the match will start.
Pitch Report
This is the opening game of the season at The Gabba. Last season, the surface wasn’t at its best with the scores not being big. However, the pitch will be fresh now and expect some extra bounce for the pacers.
Average first innings score
140 (5 BBL 2019-20 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 3; Lost – 2
Injury & Availability News
Alex Carey and Harry Conway of Strikers are unavailable for this match due to current border restrictions.
BRH vs ADS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Brisbane Heat
Max Bryant, Sam Haezlett, Chris Lynn (C), Daniel Lawrence, Tom Cooper, Jack Wildermuth, Jimmy Pierson (WK), Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann, Ben Laughlin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Bench
Simon Milenko, Xavier Bartlett, Jack Wood, Connor Sully, James Bazley
Adelaide Strikers
Phillip Salt, Jake Weatherald, Matt Renshaw, Harry Nielsen (WK), Jonathan Wells, Matthew Short, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Danny Briggs, Peter Siddle (C), Wes Agar
Bench
Cameron Valente, Jake Lehmann, Liam O’Connor, Spencer Johnson
BRH vs ADS Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Jack Wildermuth has scored 31 runs and picked three wickets in the only match he has played. Chris Lynn has mustered 89 runs including 69 in the last game. Matt Kuhnemann has picked two wickets and has been economical in his trade as well. Jake Weatherald has amassed 96 runs in three matches with a half-centuries in the previous outing. Daniel Worrall has scored 63 runs and picked four wickets so far.
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Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: Jake Weatherald, Chris Lynn, Jack Wildermuth
Vice-Captain Options: Matt Renshaw, Daniel Worrall, Rashid Khan
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BRH vs ADS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jimmy Peirson
Batsmen – Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald (C), Max Bryant, Chris Lynn
All-Rounders – Matt Renshaw, Dan Lawrence
Bowlers – Daniel Worrall, Wes Agar, Rashid Khan, Jack Wildermuth (VC)
12th Man – Sam Heazlett
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BRH vs ADS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Harry Nielsen
Batsmen – Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald, Chris Lynn, Tom Cooper
All-Rounders – Matt Renshaw
Bowlers – Daniel Worrall (VC), Rashid Khan, Matt Kuhnemann, Jack Wildermuth (C), Ben Laughlin
12th Man – Sam Heazlett
Expert Advice
Making Chris Lynn is extremely risky. Most of the users have gone with him as C or VC. But he is very inconsistent and might fail in this match.
Probable Winners
Adelaide Strikers are expected to win this match.
