Match Details:
The 46th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2010-21 will be played between the Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
This match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST (08:15 AM GMT) (07:15 PM Local Time). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed on Sony LIV.
Preview:
Arguably, this season’s Big Bash League is as competitive as this tournament has ever got. The table-toppers have been flawless and the last-placed side have been very poor. But barring those two, only 4 points separate the second from the seventh.
Hence, while both Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat are currently outside the top 4, they have got every chance to make it to the semis. Both teams have blown hot and cold in this competition, but since the national team players are now back in their squad, the level of performance can be excepted to soar high.
ADS vs BRH Weather Report for Match 46:
It will be sunny in Adelaide tomorrow, with the temperature being around 28 °C during game time. Rain is not on the cards.
Pitch Report:
Both batsmen and bowlers have been successful on this track when they have applied their gameplans well. In comparison, batting will be slightly easier in the second innings.
Average first innings score:
162 (5 BBL 2019-20 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
For Adelaide Strikers: Travis Head and Michael Neser are back from the Australian squad.
For Brisbane Heat: Mitch Swepson and Marnus Labuschagne are back from national duties.
ADS vs BRH Probable Playing XIs:
Adelaide Strikers:
Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (C & WK), Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Michael Neser, Daniel Worrall, Peter Siddle, Danny Briggs, Wes Agar.
Bench:
Harry Nielsen, Liam O Connor, Spencer Johnson, Harry Conway, Ryan Gibson, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Cameron Valente.
Brisbane Heat:
Chris Lynn (c), Max Bryant, Joe Denly, Joe Burns, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Lewis Gregory, Michael Neser, Marnus Labuschagne, Jack Wildermuth, Mark Steketee, Morne Morkel, Xavier Bartlett
Bench:
Ben Laughlin, Tom Cooper, Matthew Kuhnemann, Sam Heazlett, Simon Milenko, James Bazley, Lachlan Pfeffer, Jack Wood
ADS vs BRH Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Chris Lynn has been very consistent for an otherwise inconsistent team. He has scored 300 runs, which included 3 half-centuries.
The same can be said for Alex Carey from Adelaide Strikers. He has scored 280 runs, which includes a couple of half-centuries.
Mark Steketee has bowled brilliantly for the Heat. He has picked up 18 wickets and has an average of under 20.
Max Bryant should be your go-to budget pick, as he is a tried and tested player in this season’s BBL. Bryant has scored 248 runs at a strike rate of nearly 130.
Jake Weatherald has been a crucial member of the Adelaide Strikers’ batting department. He has scored 254 runs at an average of nearly 30 and a strike rate of over 135.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
Vice-Captain Options – Alex Carey, Adam Zampa
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ADS vs BRH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey
Batsmen – Philip Salt, Max Bryant, Chris Lynn (C), Marnus Labuschagne
All-Rounders – Travis Head, Jack Wildermuth (VC), Lewis Gregory
Bowlers – Xavier Bartlett, Wes Agar, Mark Steketee
12th Man – Jimmy Peirson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ADS vs BRH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey (C), Jimmy Peirson
Batsmen – Jake Weatherald, Joe Burns, Chris Lynn
All-Rounders – Michael Neser, Jack Wildermuth, Matt Renshaw
Bowlers – Danny Briggs, Morne Morkel, Mark Steketee (VC)
12th Man – Lewis Gregory
Expert Advice:
If you are looking for a budget pick from the bowlers, experienced campaigner Morne Morkel should be the ideal pick. In the 2 games he has played, Morkel has picked up 3 wickets and has maintained an economy rate of under 7 runs per over.
Today’s ADS vs BRH Probable Winners:
Brisbane Heat are expected to win this match.
