Match Details:
The Eliminator of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2010-21 will be played between the Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at the Gabba in Brisbane.
This match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST (08:15 AM GMT) (06:15 PM Local Time). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed on Sony LIV.
Preview:
Not many had their money on Brisbane Heat to get the better of a high-flying Perth Scorchers, but Chris Lynn’s men clinched a narrow win in their last group-stage game. Thanks to that, they will take on the Adelaide Strikers in tomorrow’s eliminator.
The loser of this game will have to bid adieu to the trophy hopes, while the winner will clash with Sydney Thunder in the knockout. Both Strikers and Heat have had similar seasons, having won 7 and lost 7 of the9r games respectively. There will be no margin for error in this stage, as the more clinical side will extend their stay in the trophy hunt.
BRH vs ADS Weather Report for Eliminator:
The temperature will be 24 °C at Brisbane tomorrow. While rain is on the cards in the morning, things will get better after 10 AM.
Pitch Report:
The pitch has been pretty balanced all throughout this competition, where both batsmen and bowlers have found joy whenever they have executed their gameplans in the correct manner.
Average first innings score:
157 (5 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
(Will be updated if there is any update)
BRH vs ADS Probable Playing XIs:
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
Adelaide Strikers:
Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (WK), Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald, Travis Head (C), 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.
BRH vs ADS Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Alex Carey should be in a great frame of mind, as he has been included in Australia’s Test squad for the series against South Africa. It is well deserved, as he has scored 412 runs in this competition.
Jake Weatherald should also be in the selectors’ monitoring list, as he has batted exceptionally well in this competition. The Strikers player has scored 401 runs.
Chris Lynn has proved why it is indeed very true that class is permanent. The Brisbane Heat skipper has amassed 420 runs.
Marnus Labuschagne has been very influential in only the 3 games he has played, having scored 123 runs and picked up 6 wickets.
Jack Wildermuth can be a great budget pick from the all-rounders. He has scored 75 runs and has scalped 13 wickets so far in this competition.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Chris Lynn, Alex Carey
Vice-Captain Options – Jack Wildermuth, Mark Steketee
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BRH vs ADS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey (VC)
Batsmen – Max Bryant, Chris Lynn, Philip Salt
All-Rounders – Travis Head, Jack Wildermuth, Marnus Labuschagne (C)
Bowlers – Daniel Worrall, Mitchell Swepson, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle
12th Man – Michael Neser
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BRH vs ADS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey
Batsmen – Jake Weatherald (VC), Joe Denly, Jonathan Wells, Chris Lynn (C)
All-Rounders – Michael Neser, Jack Wildermuth, Marnus Labuschagne
Bowlers – Mitchell Swepson, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle
12th Man – Jimmy Peirson
Expert Advice:
If you are looking for a budget pick from the bowlers, Daniel Worrall should be a good pick. He has scalped 10 wickets and has an economy rate of slightly over 7 runs per over.
Today’s BRH vs ADS Probable Winners:
Brisbane Heat are expected to win this match.
