Match Details
The 16th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes at The Gabba, Brisbane.
This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (6:15 PM local). It will be live on Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview
Brisbane Heat will face the Hobart Hurricanes in the 16th match of the ongoing BBL season on Sunday. The Heat are yet to win a single game after three matches. Moreover, they have lost Chris Lynn to injury for next six matches and Lewis Gregory is set to replace him in the XI. The Hurricanes, on the other hand, are the table toppers having won three out of four matches and will be keen on churning out more points.
HEA vs HUR Weather Report for Match 16
Despite being cloudy, there is no chance of rain hampering the proceedings in this match. The temperature will be in the mid-20s.
Pitch Report
Only one game has been played at the venue this season and 150 was defended by just two runs. It was Brisbane’s poor batting performance that they couldn’t chase the total. Having said that, bowlers have something on offer on this pitch and the team winning the toss should look to bat first.
Average first innings score
150 (Only game played at the venue in BBL 2020-21)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 0; Lost – 1
Injury & Availability News
Chris Lynn has been ruled out of next six matches. Lewis Gregory has replaced him in the line-up and is likely to play this match.
Dawid Malan is available to play for Hobart Hurricanes having completed his 14-day quarantine period.
BRH vs HHU Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Brisbane Heat
Sam Heazlett, Max Bryant, Tom Cooper, Daniel Lawrence, Lewis Gregory, Jack Wildermuth, Jimmy Peirson (C & WK), Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ben Laughlin.
Bench
James Bazley, Matt Kuhnemann, Simon Milenko, Lachlan Pfeffer, Connor Sully, Jack Wood.
Hobart Hurricanes
D’Arcy Short, Dawid Malan, Ben McDermott (WK), Peter Handscomb (C), Colin Ingram, Tim David, Keemo Paul, James Faulkner, Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith.
Bench
Johan Botha, David Moody, Mitchell Owen, Wil Parker, Charlie Wakim, Nick Winter, Maclister Wright.
BRH vs HHU Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Dawid Malan is playing his first match of the season. He is in good form having amassed 173 runs in three matches against South Africa recently. Ben McDermott has mustered 135 runs in two matches so far at an SR of 170. Jack Wildermuth has picked four wickets and scored 32 runs in two innings thus far. James Faulkner has picked 8 wickets in four innings at an average of 13.50.
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Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: Dawid Malan, Ben McDermott
Vice-Captain Options: Jimmy Peirson, D’Arcy Short, James Faulkner
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BRH vs HHU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jimmy Peirson, Peter Handscomb
Batsmen – Ben McDermott (C), Colin Ingram, David Malan, Max Bryant
All-Rounders – D’Arcy Short (VC), James Faulkner
Bowlers – Xavier Bartlett, Jack Wildermuth, Riley Meredith
12th Man – Tim David
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BRH vs HHU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jimmy Peirson
Batsmen – Max Bryant, Sam Heazlett, Dawid Malan (C), Ben McDermott
All-Rounders – Dan Lawrence, D’Arcy Short, James Faulkner (VC)
Bowlers – Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis
12th Man – Tim David
Expert Advice
Max Bryant opens the innings for the Heat and he can be a dangerous player. He can be made captain in Grand league team.
Today’s BRH vs HHU Probable Winners
Hobart Hurricanes are expected to win this match.
