The Brisbane Heat kicked off the 2023-24 Big Bash League with a resounding win against the Melbourne Stars in Brisbane. They are set to play their second match of the tournament on Saturday, December 9 against the Adelaide Strikers in Adelaide. This will be the campaign opener for the Adelaide Strikers.
Brisbane Heat defeated Melbourne Stars by 3 runs, defending 214. Colin Munro played a terrific knock, scoring an unbeaten 99. Meanwhile, the rest of the batters also chipped in well. Mitchell Swepson was the pick of the bowlers, with three wickets. They will be keen to continue their winning momentum. Meanwhile, the Striker will also be looking to kick off the tournament with a win. Matthew Short will be leading the team in the ongoing season.
Match Details
Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heats, Match 3, BBL 2023-24
Date: Saturday, December 9, 06:15 PM LOCAL, 1.45 PM IST
Venue: Adelaide Oval
Live Streaming: Star Sports, Hotstar
Pitch Report
The batter will enjoy their time in the middle at the Adelaide Oval. However, there will also be some help for the pacers. 166 is the average score on this track, with an advantage to the team batting first.
Head-to-Head Record
The Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars will be an interesting contest. The two teams have played 18 matches against each other in the Big Bash League, with both teams winning nine times each.
Brisbane Heats vs Melbourne Stars – Predicted Playing XI
Brisbane Heat: Usman Khawaja (c), Colin Munro, Marnus Labuschagne, Michael Neser, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Sam Billings, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Matt Kuhnemann, Xavier Bartlett
Adelaide Strikers: Travis Head, Matt Short, D’Arcy Short, David Payne, Wes Agar, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen, Cameron Boyce, Ben Manenti
Dream11 Suggestions
Captain: Colin Munro
Vice-captain: Travis Head
Wicket-keeper: Sam Billings
Batter: Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja
All-rounders: Michael Nasser, Matt Short, D’Arcy Short
Bowlers: Spencer Johnson, Wess Agar, David Payne
Squads
Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro, Usman Khawaja(c), Max Bryant, Xavier Bartlett, Marnus Labuschagne, Sam Billings(w), Michael Neser, Jack Wildermuth, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson, Paul Walter, Jack Wood, Lachlan Hearne
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