Who Will Win BRH vs MLS?
The second fixture of the Big Bash League 2017/18 will see Brisbane Heat take on the Melbourne Stars. The match is scheduled to be played on December 20 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground in Brisbane. Live telecast will begin at 6:40 PM local time.
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Sony Six, Fox Sports, BT Sport
Live streaming: Bet365, Sony Liv
Read on for team analysis, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2017/18...
Brisbane Heat Team News & Playing 11
They are one of the most explosive and destructive batting units of the BBL 07. Top-order will hold the key which includes the likes of Chris Lynn, Brendon McCullum and Jimmy Pierson. Lynn is a very dangerous batsman in this format and he could cause a lot of problems for Melbourne Stars if not dismissed early on. Shadab Khan, Ben Cutting and Mitchell Swepson make a strong bowling attack. Shadab, the legspinner from Pakistan, has been very impressive in franchise cricket all around the world and he will be a big threat for the Stars in this match.
Brisbane Heat Squad
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Brendon McCullum (c), Chris Lynn, Brendan Doggett, Joe Burns, Sam Heazlett, Ben Cutting, Josh Lalor, Alex Ross, Shadab Khan, Jimmy Peirson, Mark Steketee, Jack Prestwidge, Mitchell Swepson
Melbourne Stars Team News & Playing 11
Luke Wright, Marcus Stoinis, Peter Handscomb and Ben Dunk add plenty of depth in the batting lineup. Dunk had finished as the leading run-getter of the tournament last season and the team will want him to contribute heavily this year as well. Their bowling lineup has some serious firepower in John Hastings, James Faulkner, Michael Beer and Adam Zampa. While pacemen Hastings and Faulkner will look to take early wickets, spinners Zampa and Beer will be crucial in curbing the flow of runs in the middle overs.
Melbourne Stars Squad
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John Hastings (c), Ben Dunk, Kevin Pietersen, Scott Boland, Liam Bowe, Michael Beer, Seb Gotch, James Faulkner, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Evan Gulbis, Adam Zampa, Luke Wright
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Betting Odds
Melbourne Stars are the bookmakers' favorites to win this game at odds of 1.89 on Betfair and 1.85 on Bet365. This could be because they have a strong squad that is filled with many T20 specialists. Brisbane Heat finished second on the points table last year at the end of the league stage and they have come up with a well-rounded batting and bowling this year as well. However, they find themselves as underdogs for this match at 2.06 on 1xbet and 2 on Bet365.
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Prediction
Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars are two of the strongest sides in this year's Big Bash League and so a close contest seems likely on the cards. The Heat have the home advantage in their favor but at the same time they will also be wary of having won only one out of five matches here last season. They do have an edge though in terms of head-to-head count, leading the scoreline 4-2 and having beaten the Stars in their previous three attempts. Although both teams are strongly recruited, we predict Brisbane Heat to emerge victorious due to their tremendous batting strength.
Final Verdict: Back Brisbane Heat to beat Melbourne Stars at 2.06 on 1xbet and 2 on Bet365.
Dec 20, 2017
14:10 IST / 8:40 GMT
The Gabba - Brisbane, Australia
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