Match Details
Hobart Hurricanes will be taking on the Brisbane Heat in match no. 20 of the Big Bash League 2020-21 at the Gabba in Brisbane.
The match will be starting at 1:45 PM IST (6:15 PM local time). It will be telecasted live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on the Sony LIV app.
Preview
These two teams will be meeting for the second time this season. The last time they met, Brisbane Heat registered their first victory of the season and it was the second loss of the season for the Hurricanes. Hurricanes will be looking to avenge their previous loss ad move up in the points table and the same will be running in the Brisbane Heat’s dugout.
Weather Report for Match 20
There has been continuous rainfall throughout the week in Brisbane and the conditions will continue to be overcast with a 12% chance for rainfall.
Pitch Report
It has been a bowler’s paradise this track at the Gabba and the teams winning the toss will have no hesitation to bowl first.
Average first innings score
151 (Two BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 1; Lost – 1
Injury & Availability News
Joe Denly has been added to the Brisbane Heat squad for this match. But he will only play from the next match.
James Faulkner is unavailable for this match after sustaining a hamstring injury.
Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Hobart Hurricanes
D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott (WK), Dawid Malan, Peter Handscomb (C), Coling Ingram, Tim David, Keemo Paul, Nathan Ellis, Will Parker, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith.
Bench
Johan Botha, David Moody, Mitchell Owen, Charlie Wakim, Nick Winter, Macalister Wright
Brisbane Heat
Max Bryant, Sam Heazlett, Daniel Lawrence, Tom Cooper, Jack Wildermuth, Lewis Gregory, Jimmy Peirson (C & WK), James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Bench
Simon Milenko, Matthew Kuhnemann, Lachlan Pfeffer, Connor Sully, Jack Wood, Jack Sinfield, Joe Denly.
Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Lewis Gregory bowled well in his first game for the Brisbane Heat picking up three wickets.
Colin Ingram has scored 161 runs in five innings at a strike-rate of close to 129.
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D’Arcy Short has scored 102 runs so far with the bat and he looked threatening with the ball in the previous game.
Jimmy Peirson is the best batsman for Heat having scored 104 runs at a strike-rate of more than 142.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: D’Arcy Short, Dawid Malan
Vice-Captain Options: Jack Wildermuth, Sam Heazlett
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HHU vs BRH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben McDermott
Batsmen – Max Bryant, Sam Heazlett, Dawid Malan, Colin Ingram
All-Rounders – Jack Wildermuth (VC), Lewis Gregory, D’Arcy Short (C)
Bowlers – Xavier Bartlett, Mark Steketee, Riley Meredith
12th Man – Keemo Paul
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HHU vs BRH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jimmy Peirson, Ben McDermott
Batsmen – Sam Heazlett (VC), Tom Cooper, Tim David, Dawid Malan (C), Peter Handscomb
All-Rounders – D’Arcy Short
Bowlers – Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis
12th Man – Keemo Paul
Expert Advice
Though Lewis Gregory was good with the ball in the last fixture, the Hurricane batsmen will play him cautiously. so making him your C or VC is not advisable.
Today’s HHU vs BRH Probable Winners
Hobart Hurricanes are expected to win this match.
