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
The 13th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will see the Brisbane Heat locking horns against the Adelaide Strikers on Wednesday. Both the teams are meeting each other for the first time this season and will be keen on earning crucial points from this match. The Heat, led by Chris Lynn, have lost both their matches so far and have only one point to their name thanks to Bash Boost rule.
Adelaide Strikers too are in a similar position somewhat. They have played three matches losing to Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers. They pulled one back on the Hurricanes in the return fixture but the team will have to be consistent in their trade to win more matches. COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney has led to borders being closed which has led to Alex Carey and Harry Conway not being available for this match for Strikers.
HEA vs STR Weather Report for BBL 2020-21 Match 13:
After a rather cloudy morning, things will be back to normal on Wednesday in Brisbane. Sun will be out when the match will start at 6:15 PM local time and there is no chance of rain whatsoever.
Pitch Report
This is the first match of the season at The Gabba. Last season, the pitch here wasn’t at its best and a handful of low-scoring matches were witnessed. The surface will be fresh with this being the opening game of the season and the bowlers should be able to exploit extra bounce which is its true nature.
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.
HEA vs STR 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
HEA vs STR Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Jack Wildermuth is an exceptional all-rounder. He has played only one match and has scored 31 runs with the bat along with picking three wickets for Heat.
Chris Lynn played a brilliant knock of 69 runs in the last game. He has so far scored 89 runs in two outings and will open the innings again.
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Matt Kuhnemann has bowled decently in two matches thus far conceding only 58 runs in seven overs and has accounted for two scalps.
Jake Weatherald is the man in form for the Strikers with 96 runs to his name in three matches with an unbeaten 68 being his best score.
Peter Siddle has picked six wickets in three matches but picked a five-wicket haul and didn’t do much in the previous game.
Daniel Worrall has emerged as a decent batsman despite being a specialist bowler. He has picked four wickets so far and also scored a fighting 62* in a losing cause in the Strikers’ opening game.
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 HEA vs STR Dream11 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)
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HEA vs STR Dream11 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
Expert Advice
Alex Carey has been picked by more than 90% of users. But he will not play this match.
Making Chris Lynn is a pretty risky option as he is very much inconsistent. It is better to not make him C or VC for this match.
Probable Winners
Adelaide Strikers are expected to win this match.
