HEA vs STR T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Challenger BBL 2023-24
The Challenger fixture of the 2023/24 Big Bash League sees Brisbane Heat go head to head with Adelaide Strikers on Monday as the two teams fight it out to take on Sydney Sixers in Wednesday’s final. Brisbane Heat lost to Sydney Sixers on Friday with the Strikers beating reigning Champions Perth Scorchers on Saturday. Read on as we preview this game. The match gets underway at the Carrara Oval at 18:40 local time.
Brisbane Heat were unbeaten two games ago but have since been beaten by Perth Scorchers by 35 runs and by 29 runs against Sydney Sixers. Their squad is looking particularly weak with the bat but their bowling attack may have enough to carry them to the final.
Adelaide Strikers have been beating all-comers over recent matches but to defeat Perth Scorchers by 50 runs in a knockout clash was a big statement to the remaining sides in this BBL. The Strikers will have no fear coming up against Brisbane Heat.
Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket, Fox Sports, Seven Network and the Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on Kayo, Sky Go and Disney+ Hotstar.
HEA vs STR Match Toss Prediction
Sydney Sixers won batting first at the Carrara Oval in the Qualifier and so we predict that both teams will want to bat first in this game on Monday.
HEA vs STR Pitch Report
We saw 18 wickets fall at this venue in the Qualifier on Friday and we expect bowlers to have the upper-hand again in this match with a par score around 160-165.
Queensland Weather Report
The forecast is for very humid conditions across this game on Monday. We expect very cloudy conditions with a genuine threat of a thunderstorm or two interrupting the match.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers, Challenger BBL 2023-24
Brisbane Heat Team News & Playing 11
HEA Team News
With skipper Usman Khawaja and team-mate Marnus Labuschagne both away on international duty and the likes of Colin Munro and Sam Billings now playing in the ILT20, Brisbane Heat are down to using their squad players in their first XI at this stage of the season.
HEA Key Players
- Jimmy Peirson- the keeper-batter hit another two boundaries in his 26 runs from 25 balls at the top of the order in the defeat against Sydney Sixers.
- Matt Renshaw- the Australia international struck two sixes in his 10-ball innings in the Qualifier and he needs 26 runs to bring up 1500 T20 runs.
- Xavier Bartlett- the right-arm fast medium bowler is yet to go wicketless in this year’s tournament and he will be looking to maintain that record in this clash.
- Michael Neser- the bowling all-rounder has come into form towards the end of this campaign with seven wickets from his last three games.
HEA Team Form
Brisbane Heat had been in fantastic form throughout this BBL but now must avoid their third successive defeat.
Brisbane Heat Predicted Playing 11
Josh Brown, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann
Adelaide Strikers Team News & Playing 11
STR Team News
There were two changes for Adelaide Strikers against Perth Scorchers with Ben Manenti and James Bazley coming into the team in place of Jamie Overton and Adam Hose. With no new injuries, we anticipate the team will be the same for this clash.
STR Key Players
- Matthew Short- although the skipper made only a run a ball 13 on Saturday but is still averaging an impressive 65.25 in this competition.
- Jake Weatherald- we saw another half-century from the 29 year old left-hander in the win over Perth Scorchers and he has now made 183 runs from his last three innings in BBL 2023-24.
- Cameron Boyce- the 34 year old leg-spinner has taken eight wickets from the last four games with his best figures of 3/20 coming against the Scorchers.
- Lloyd Pope- there is no bowler in stronger form than the 24 year old who has returned figures of 4/22 and 4/24 in the wins over Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers.
STR Team Form
Adelaide Strikers are targeting their sixth win out of six in this match and they showed no signs of losing against Perth Scorchers.
Adelaide Strikers Predicted Playing 11
Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Adam Hose, Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), Henry Thornton, David Payne, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers Head to Head
These teams met in Match 3 of this year’s BBL but the game was abandoned without a ball bowled. Brisbane Heat had won the two previous head to heads but the overall score is 9-9.
HEA vs STR Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
HEA Won |
STR Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
19 |
9 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers Betting Odds
Although the form of both teams could suggest a different result, the bookies have Brisbane Heat as favourites at 1.80. Adelaide Strikers are the slight underdogs at 1.95.
Who will win Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers T20 Match?
Although Adelaide Strikers bring the better form into this game, the top team in this side will be the team who can deal best with the pressure. Brisbane Heat have experienced bowlers who we expect to perform and we have them as the top team.
🏆 Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers Prediction
Lloyd Pope has been unplayable for Adelaide Strikers over recent games but the Carrara Oval may not be the most receptive to spin bowling. On the other hand, we know that Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett and Spencer Johnson will be keen to bowl again on this pitch after their performances in the play-off clash with the Sixers. We are predicting a close match with Brisbane Heat winning and progressing to the final.
Brisbane Heat to beat Adelaide Strikers
Jan 22, 2024
13:45 IST / 8:15 GMT
Carrara Oval - Gold Coast, Australia
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