HEA vs STA T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, BBL 2023
Brisbane Heat take on Melbourne Stars in Match 51 of the 2022-23 Big Bash League on Sunday afternoon at the Gabba. Heat are in fifth place with 11 points from 12 games and have won their last three matches. Melbourne Stars are bottom of the table and have already been eliminated from the tournament. Read on as we preview this match. The game gets underway in Brisbane at 13:10 local time.
Brisbane Heat are full of confidence after three wins from their last three games. They beat Melbourne Stars from the last ball on Monday and will fancy their chances of getting another win in this match.
It has been a miserable tournament for Melbourne Stars who have lost their last two games by narrow margins. Getting a win at the Gabba would make no difference to their chances of progressing in the competition.
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be shown live on Sky Cricket, FoxTel and the Sony Network.
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Sky Go, FoxTel and Sony Liv.
HEA vs STA Match Toss Prediction
The last two games at the Gabba have seen the toss winning captain choose to field first. We expect both skippers to want to do the same in this match.
HEA vs STA, The Gabba Pitch Report
As ever in Brisbane, this is a quick wicket which most batters enjoy batting on. Pace bowlers also have a good record on this pitch over recent years.
Brisbane Weather Report
The weather will generally be cloudy but warm throughout this match. Expect the temperature to be no higher than 27 degrees
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2023
Brisbane Heat Team News & Playing 11
HEA Team News
With three wins over Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes over the last week and no injuries in the squad, it would be a big surprise if there were any changes to the line-up. Matt Renshaw, in his current form, could be moved up the order a place.
HEA Key Players
- Matt Renshaw- the 26 year old left-hander has scored 131 runs from his last two innings in BBL 12 and taken a wicket in both of those games. He is at the top of his game at the moment.
- Josh Brown- the right-handed opener has seen his returns tail off after a brilliant start to his BBL career mid-way through this season. He continues to play in a very attacking style.
- Michael Neser- the right arm fast medium bowler took his second four-wicket haul of the campaign in the last match against the Stars. He dismissed Joe Clarke, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin and Nathan Coulter-Nile.
Brisbane Heat have turned their season around over the last week and are now looking for their fourth win in a row.
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Brisbane Heat Predicted Playing 11
Josh Brown, Usman Khawaja (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Sam Hain, Jimmy Peirson (wk), James Bazley, Michael Neser, Matthew Kuhnemann, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson
Melbourne Stars Team News & Playing 11
STA Team News
Marcus Stoinis is not far away from full fitness but with the Stars already eliminated from the tournament it seems unlikely that he will be risked if there is any doubt ahead of this game. The Stars have come close to winning their last two matches and it would not be a surprise to see them unchanged for this match.
STA Key Players
- Joe Clarke- the English opener has hit one century and one fifty in this campaign. He very rarely gets dismissed for a single figure score.
- Luke Wood- the English left-arm pace bowler has been expensive across the tournament, conceding 400 runs, but has taken an impressive 17 wickets.
- Nathan Coulter-Nile- the former Australian international should enjoy bowling on this quick wicket in Brisbane. He has had a very strong second half of the season.
The Stars have won only two of their last 10 BBL fixtures but have put in better performances of late.
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing 11
Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Seymour, Clint Hinchcliffe, Luke Wood, Liam Hatcher, Adam Zampa (c)
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Head to Head
These teams have been very well matched over the years of the BBL with Brisbane Heat leading 9-7 from 16 matches. The Stars had won two in a row before Heat won at the MCG on Monday.
BRH vs MLS Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
HEA Won |
STA Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
16 |
9 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Betting Odds
In their current form, it is no surprise to see the bookies backing Brisbane Heat as favourties to add another win to their current run.
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Who will win Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars T20 Match?
Melbourne Stars have some good players who have performed well but not enough of them have performed at key moments. Over the last three games, that is exactly what Brisbane Heat’s players have done.
Jan 22, 2023
08:10 IST / 2:40 GMT
The Gabba - Brisbane, Australia
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