STR vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Big Bash League 2023-24 Match 3 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat Dream11 Team

STR vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Adelaide Strikers will be up against Brisbane Heat in the 3rd match of the Big Bash League 2023-24 at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday at 1:45 PM IST.

Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat – 3rd match of the Big Bash League 2023-24
9 December, 1:45 PM IST
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

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Brisbane Heat made a winning start to their campaign as they defeated Melbourne Stars by 103 runs in their opening game. Colin Munro’s unbeaten 99 runs propelled them to a massive total while batting first. It was a bowlers’ show thereafter as they dismissed the Stars for 111 to register a massive victory.

On the other hand, Adelaide Strikers will be playing their first game of the season. They had a poor outing last time around after finishing 7th in the points table and failing to qualify for the playoffs. The Strikers will leave the last season behind them and try to make a fresh start this season.

Form Guide

Adelaide Strikers – L L L L L
Brisbane Heat – W W W L W

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report

It is a good wicket to bat on with plenty of runs available for the batters. However, the boundary dimensions are big and the wicket is also on the slower side a bit. Hence, the spinners might come in handy here.

Last result at the venue

• Adelaide Strikers (92/10 in 17 overs) lost to Perth Scorchers (94/3 in 11.1 overs) by 7 wickets – 20 January 2023

STR Playing 11

1. D’Arcy Short
2. Matthew Short
3. Chris Lynn
4. Jake Weatherald
5. Adam Hose
6. Harry Nielsen (WK)
7. James Bazley
8. Jamie Overton
9. Wes Agar
10. Cameron Boyce
11. Brendan Doggett/Henry Thornton

Adelaide Strikers Team News

• Adelaide Strikers have named a 13-man squad for their opening game led by Matthew Short.
• The head coach Jason Gillespie has also confirmed that D’Arcy Short will open the batting for the Strikers.
• Squad: Matthew Short (C), Brendan Doggett, D’Arcy Short, Henry Thornton, Adam Hose, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Harry Nielsen (WK), Jamie Overton, and Jake Weatherald

STR Key Players

Matthew Short’s Stats in T20s

Jake Weatherald’s Stats in T20s

HEA Playing 11

1. Colin Munro (C)
2. Josh Brown
3. Max Bryant
4. Sam Billings (WK)
5. Nathan McSweeney
6. Paul Walter
7. Michael Neser
8. Xavier Bartlett
9. Spencer Johnson
10. Mitchell Swepson
11. Matthew Kuhnemann

Brisbane Heat Team News

• Brisbane Heat have added Nathan McSweeney to their squad for this game after obtaining permission from the technical committee.
• Colin Munro will lead the 13-man squad as Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne are not available for this game.
• Squad: Colin Munro (C), Sam Billings (WK), Xavier Bartlett, Josh Brown, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Michael Neser, Mitch Swepson, Charlie Wakim, Paul Walter, Jack Wildermuth, and Jack Wood

HEA Key Players

Colin Munro’s Stats in T20s

Sam Billings’s Stats in T20s

Who will win today match between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat?

• Adelaide Strikers had a five-game losing streak to conclude their run last season.
• Brisbane Heat have won four of their last five matches, including a massive win in their last game this season.
• Brisbane Heat have won four of their last five matches against Adelaide Strikers and they already have one game this season under their belt. They are more gelled up than the Strikers at the moment.

As per our prediction, Brisbane Heat are expected to win this game.

STR vs HEA Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: S Billings

Batsmen: C Lynn, C Munro, M Bryant

All-rounder: M Short, D Short, M Neser, J Overton

Bowlers: C Boyce, M Swepson, X Bartlett

Who are Best Captain Options for STR vs HEA Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Colin Munro and Matthew Short are the best captaincy options in this game.

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Sam Billings and Chris Lynn could be the solid captain options in the GLs.

What are STR vs HEA Fantasy Tips?

• Any batter who could bowl some part-time spin could prove to be gold on this surface. Hence, do not miss D’Arcy Short and Matthew Short in your GL teams.
• Spinners are expected to play a big role in this game. Hence, Mitchell Swepson and Cameron Boyce could be tried as captain and vice-captain together in one of the GL teams.