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BBL 2023: Match 3 – Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat – Match Details, Pitch Report, Fantasy Suggestions

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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

Adelaide Strikers: Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Adam Hose, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, David Payne, D’Arcy Short, Matt Short, Henry Thorton, Jake Weatherald.

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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