Match Details
The 20th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Brisbane Heat at The Gabba in Brisbane.
This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (6:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.
Preview
The 20th match of the ongoing BBL season will see the Hobart Hurricanes facing the Brisbane Heat for the second time in three days. The Heat won the previous face-off while registering their first win of the season in four games. They will go into this match with utmost confidence as the game will be played at the same venue.
The Hurricanes, on the other hand, lost their second game of the season. But they are still placed well in the points table at the fifth place with 11 points after five matches. They will be hoping to pull one back on the Heat with a brilliant performance in this outing.
HEA vs HUR Weather Report for Match 20
The forecast in the lead up to the game is not at all great. Brisbane is experiencing a lot of rain and it will continue on Wednesday as well. It will be cloudy throughout but the chances of rain come down to 12% by evening 6:15 PM local time.
Pitch Report
The surface at the Gabba has been conducive to the bowlers in the two matches played this season. Chasing seems to be the better option the way the pitch has behaved so far.
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 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.
HEA vs HUR 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.
HEA vs HUR Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Lewis Gregory bowled well in his first game for the Brisbane Heat picking up three wickets. He also conceded only 22 runs and will be keen on repeating the efforts.
Colin Ingram has scored 161 runs in five innings at a strike-rate of close to 129. His average of 32.20 also shows that he is in good consistent form.
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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. He took three wickets for just 18 runs and is likely to bowl more as the season progresses.
Jimmy Peirson is the best batsman for Heat having scored 104 runs at a strike-rate of more than 142. He has been dismissed only once in four innings.
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 HEA vs HUR Dream11 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
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HEA vs HUR Dream11 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
Expert Advice
Lewis Gregory was the surprise package with the ball for the Heat in the last game. This time around, the Hurricanes will play him cautiously. So it would be better not to make him C or VC of your Fantasy teams.
Today’s HEA vs HUR Probable Winners
Hobart Hurricanes are expected to win this match.
