PRS vs BRH Challenger Prediction & Betting Tips, BBL 2020-21
Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat meet in Canberra with the prize of a place in the 2020-21 Big Bash League Final against Sydney Sixers up for grabs. The two teams meet at the Manuka Oval on February 4 and the live action starts at 19:40 local time.
Including their win against Perth in the final group game, Brisbane Heat have won their last four consecutive matches to keep their Big Bash hopes alive. They had previously looked down and out but have now already beaten Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder in these play-offs to jeep their hopes alive.
Perth Scorchers, on the other hand, lost that game to the Heat and then suffered a heavy defeat to Sydney Sixers last time out too. Those two results have seen them lose the momentum they were previously carrying while paceman Andrew Tye’s controversial wide – with James Vince two away from a century – attracted criticism during their heavy loss last time out as well.
PRS vs BRH BBL Live streaming
Live TV: Fox Sports, Seven Network, Sony Six, BT Sport, SuperSport, Sony Ten Network, BeIn Sports
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PRS vs BRH Toss Prediction
Brisbane won the toss and fielded first last time out and may elect to do so again.
Weather Report
There could be a few thunderstorms later on in Canberra – both teams will be hoping the dry conditions forecast for the start of the game carry on.
Pitch Condition
The Manuka Oval definitely favours batting over bowling, with a par score of more than 160 necessary.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat, Big Bash League 2020-21.
Perth Scorchers Team News & Playing 11
PRS Team News
Despite their heavy defeat last time out, Perth Scorchers could be unchanged for this game with a strong top-order looking to get back to their best batting form.
PRS Key Players
- Jason Roy: The England opener scored 41 when these teams last met, after a half-century in the previous game, and will be key at the top of the order.
- Josh Inglis: Scored another half-century last time out, albeit in a losing cause, when he hit 69* from 41 balls.
- Jhye Richardson: Previously in wicket-taking form, he has was one of the least expensive bowlers last time out too.
PRS Team Form
Perth Scorchers have lost their last two Big Bash League matches, to first miss out on top spot after posting 175/6 in reply to Brisbane’s 181/7, before a heavy defeat to Sydney Sixers in the first Qualifier play-off. Josh Inglis hit 69* in a total of 167/6, but their bowlers could not cope with the Sixers’ onslaught – losing by nine wickets with a full three overs to bowl.
Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing 11
Jason Roy, Liam Livingstone, Colin Munro, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (c), Jhye Richardson, Aaron Hardie, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Fawad Ahmed
Brisbane Heat Team News & Playing 11
BRH Team News
Morne Morkel replaced Xavier Bartlett as the X-Factor Sub again last time out in BBL 2020-21 and he could start this match instead, with Bartlett as the extra man.
BRH Key Players
- Marnus Labuschagne: Added another wicket and a useful – albeit slower-paced – 32 with the bat last time out to continue his excellent all-round form.
- Mitchell Swepson: Took 2-28 last time out to move to two wickets in each of his last four Brisbane Heat matches now.
- Chris Lynn: Has hammered more than 400 runs this season, and will want to go big after posting just ten in the previous game.
BRH Team Form
Brisbane Heat have profited from the return of Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Swepson with both key to their recent upturn in form. The Heat have now won four in a row, including a six-wicket win chasing 131 to beat Adelaide Strikers in their first play-off game, and a seven-wicket win against Sydney Thunder last time out. Sam Heazlett hammered 74* from 49 balls in their most recent game.
Brisbane Heat Predicted Playing 11
Chris Lynn (c), Joe Denly, Marnus Labuschagne, Joe Burns, Sam Heazlett, Lewis Gregory, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Ben Laughlin, Morne Morkel
Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat Head to Head
Brisbane Heat’s win when these teams met in the final group game was their first in four games against Perth Scorchers. Having been bowled out for 115 in their previous meeting this season, one week earlier, this time Chris Lynn hit 51 and Marnus Labuschagne 46 in a total of 181/7. In reply, Labuschagne took three wickets and Mitchell Swepson too as they limited the Scorchers to 175/6.
PRS vs BRH Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
PRS Won |
BRH Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 15 |
8 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat Betting Odds
Perth Scorchers are favourites after their impressive league form but Brisbane Heat have the momentum and could upset those odds.
Perth Scorchers Bet365 Odds
- PRS to win: Perth Scorchers are 1.70 favourites to win with Bet365.
- PRS top team batsman: Jason Roy is 3.75 favourite to be Perth Scorchers’ top team batsman with Bet365, while opening partner Liam Livingstone is 4.50 and fellow overseas star Colin Munro can be backed at 4.00. After his excellent knock last time out, Josh Inglis is 5.50 and Mitchell Marsh can be backed at the same price.
- PRS top team bowler: Jhye Richardson is 3.00 with Bet365 to be Perth Scorchers’ top team bowler, while Andrew Tye is 3.75 and Jason Behrendorff is 4.50. Fawad Ahmed is 5.50 with Bet365.
Brisbane Heat Bet365 Odds
- BRH to win: Brisbane Heat are 2.25 outsiders to win with Bet365.
- BRH top team batsman: Chris Lynn can be backed at 3.50 with Bet365, while Marnus Labuschagne is 3.75 to be their top team batsman. Joe Denly is now 5.00 and, after his match-winning innings last time out, Sam Heazlett is 5.50. Given his recent form, it is a surprise to find Jimmy Peirson as high as 8.00 with Bet365.
- BRH top team bowler: Mark Steketee is 4.00 with Bet365 to be Brisbane Heat’s top team bowler, while Marnus Labuschagne is 5.00 – as is Mitchell Swepson with the two spinners in excellent form. Both Morne Morkel and Xavier Bartlett are 6.00 as they compete for a place in the team.
Perth Scorchers Betway Odds
- PRS to win: Perth Scorchers are 1.66 to win with Betway.
- PRS top team batsman: Jason Roy is 3.75 favourite to be Perth Scorchers’ top team batsman with Betway too, as is Colin Munro. Liam Livingstone can be backed at 4.00 and Josh Inglis is now 4.75 after his innings last time out. Mitchell Marsh is 6.50.
- PRS top team bowler: Jhye Richardson was in good wicket-taking form and is still 3.25 to be Perth Scorchers’ top team bowler in this game with Betway, while Andrew Tye is 3.75 and probably has a point to prove after the controversy of the Qualifier. Jason Behrendorff is 5.00 with Betway and Fawad Ahmed is 4.00.
Brisbane Heat Betway Odds
- BRH to win: Brisbane Heat are 2.10 outsiders to win with Betway.
- BRH top team batsman: Chris Lynn is 3.25 with Betway to be Brisbane Heat’s top team batsman, while Marnus Labuschagne is 3.75. Joe Denly is 4.50 and Sam Heazlett is now 6.00 after his excellent innings last time out. Jimmy Peirson can be backed at 9.50 with Betway.
- BRH top team bowler: Mark Steketee is 3.50 with Betway to be Brisbane Heat’s top team bowler, while Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Swepson are both now 4.50. Morne Morkel’s price has dropped to 3.75 with Betway.
🏆 Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat Prediction
Brisbane Heat have hit form at just the right time and they can carry that momentum straight through to the final.
Feb 04, 2021
14:10 IST / 8:40 GMT
Manuka Oval - Canberra, Australia
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