Match Details
The 54th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
The match is scheduled to start at 5:30 AM IST (10:00 AM local time) and will be live on Sony Sports Network and can be streamed live on the SonyLIV app.
Preview:
Perth Scorchers have booked their place in the playoffs of Big Bash League 2020/21, but a first-place finish is what they will be after when they take on the Brisbane Heat tomorrow. Sydney Sixers, who are currently placed second, will also be in action tomorrow and a defeat might cost Scorchers the pole position.
For Brisbane Heat, the stakes are considerably higher. They are currently outside the top 5 and this is a do-or-die game for them. Even if they win, they will have to hope for favourable results elsewhere to make it to the playoffs. Overall, this game promises to be a cracker of a contest.
BRH vs PSC Weather Report for Match 54:
It will be cloudy here in Adelaide tomorrow, with the temperature being around 20 °C. Chances of rain, however, are only 20%.
Pitch Condition/Report
The Adelaide Oval pitch has been a happy hunting ground for the batsmen, as scoring north of 180 should be too big a task here. The team winning the toss should opt to bowl first here.
Average first innings score
185 (last 5 T20 matches)
Record of chasing teams
Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
BRH vs PSC Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Brisbane Heat
Chris Lynn, Marnus Labuschagne, Xavier Bartlett, Joe Burns, Max Bryant, Joe Denly, Lewis Gregory, Jack Wildermuth, Mitch Swepson, Jimmy Pierson, Mark Steketee
Bench:
Morne Morkel, Lachlan Pfeffer, Sam Heazlett, Matt Kuhnemann, Ben Laughlin, Tom Cooper, James Bazley
Perth Scorchers
Fawad Ahmed, Jason Behrendorff, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Marsh, Colin Munro, Jhye Richardson, Jason Roy, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye
Bench:
Cameron Bancroft, Matt Kelly, Corey Rocchiccioli, Kurtis Patterson, Joel Paris
BRH vs PSC Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Chris Lynn has had a good season with the bat for Brisbane Heat. He has scored 369 runs at an average of over 40 and a strike rate of over 150.
Marnus Labuschagne has taken no time to get settled in this competition, in just his first 2 games, he has amassed 77 runs. He has also scalped 3 wickets.
Colin Munro has arguably been the best batsman from the opposition camp. The Perth Scorchers opener has scored 404 runs at an average of over 35 and a strike rate of over 130.
Max Bryant has been a great find for the Brisbane Heat. He has scored 299 runs and has an average of nearly 25 and a strike rate of nearly 130.
Andrew Tye can be a great budget pick from the bowlers. The Perth Scorchers pacer has picked up 15 wickets and has conceded runs at an economy rate of just over 8 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Colin Munro, Marnus Labuschagne
Vice-Captain Options – Chris Lynn, Josh Inglis
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BRH vs PSC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Inglis (VC), Jimmy Pierson
Batters – Marnus Labuschagne, Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, Joe Burns, Colin Munro (C)
All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone
Bowlers – Mark Steketee, Jason Behrendorff, Jhye Richardson
12th Man – Andrew Tye
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BRH vs PSC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Inglis
Batters – Marnus Labuschagne (C), Chris Lynn (VC), Max Bryant, Colin Munro
All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Marsh
Bowlers – Mark Steketee, Mitch Swepson, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye
12th Man – Jimmy Peirson
Expert Advice:
Liam Livingstone is a must-pick for this game. The English all-rounder has scored 257 runs at an average of over 25 and has also scalped 3 wickets.
Today’s BRH vs PSC Probable Winners:
Brisbane Heat are expected to win this match.
