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:
Adelaide Strikers can consider themselves lucky for having a place in the playoffs. Despite losing their last game against Sydney Thunder, they managed to secure fifth place as both Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars lost their respective last match.
On the other hand, Brisbane Heat played well in their last game against Perth Scorchers to finish fourth and seal an eliminator place. Coming to this game, whoever wins this match will advance to the knockouts, where they will face Sydney Thunder. As for the losing team, it will be curtains to their campaign.
HEA vs STR Weather Report for Eliminator:
Scattered showers are expected in Brisbane till about 9 AM, but it will be sunny from there onwards. The temperature during the start of the game will be around 24 °C.
Pitch Report:
The pitch here at the famous Gabba is a pretty balanced one. It will initially help the bowlers, but batsmen will also find help from the surface in the second innings. The ideal score here is anything north of 160.
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)
HEA vs STR 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.
HEA vs STR Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Former cricketer Isa Guha has recently stated Alex Carey should be the ideal candidate to lead Australia in Tests. Given his form in the BBL, it seems he will do a great job in the limited-overs format as well. He has scored 412 runs at an average of nearly 35.
Besides Carey, Jake Weatherald has also been in phenomenal form with the bat for the Strikers. He has scored 401 runs at an average of over 35.
As for the Brisbane Heat, skipper Chris Lynn has been the most successful batsman. He has amassed 420 runs at an average of over 40.
In only the 3 games he has played so far, Marnus Labuschagne has proved why he is considered as the future of Australian cricket. He has scored 123 runs and has also picked up 6 wickets.
Another player who has proved his worth in the last 3 games is Mitchell Swepson. He has scalped 4 wickets and has an economy rate of just over 4 runs per over.
Wes Agar has been the most successful bowler from the Adelaide Strikers camp. He has picked up 21 wickets and has an economy rate of slightly over 8 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Chris Lynn, Alex Carey
Vice-Captain Options – Jack Wildermuth, Mark Steketee
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HEA vs STR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey (VC)
Batsmen – Max Bryant, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald
All-Rounders – Travis Head, Jack Wildermuth, Marnus Labuschagne (C)
Bowlers – Daniel Worrall, Wes Agar, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HEA vs STR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey
Batsmen – Jake Weatherald (VC), Philip Salt, Jonathan Wells, Chris Lynn (C)
All-Rounders – Michael Neser, Jack Wildermuth, Marnus Labuschagne
Bowlers – Mitchell Swepson, Wes Agar, Mark Steketee
Expert Advice:
Max Bryant should be your first-choice budget pick for this game. He has scored 302 runs at a strike rate of almost 130 and is available for selection at only 8.5 cr.
Today’s HEA vs STR Probable Winners:
Brisbane Heat are expected to win this match.
