Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Cricket Tips for the first match of the BBL 2023/24 season between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars (HEA vs STA)at the Gabba.
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HEA vs STA Match Details –
- Date: Thursday December 7, 2023.
- Time: 6:15pm (local), 1:45pm (IST).
- Location: Gabba, Brisbane.
Gabba Brisbane Pitch Report and Weather
A clear and warm evening is forecast with a top temperature of about 27 degrees. In five matches in last season’s BBL, the average first innings score at the Gabba was 179, with the team batting first winning three times. Expect a true surface with good carry that is conducive to shot-making.
Recent Matches at This Venue:
- Total Match Played: 55
- Batting First Won: 27
- Batting Second Won: 27
- Tie: 1
- Avg. Score in 1st bat: 166
BH 188/4(20) vs MS 184/3(20)
P : 3, 1
S : 0, 2
BH 162/6(20) vs HB 150/6(20)
P : 6, 5
S : 0, 1
BH 155/6(20) vs PS 157/2(16.2)
P : 6, 1
S : 0, 1
BH 224/4(20) vs SS 209/10(20)
P : 4, 8
S : 0, 2
HEA vs STA Possible Playing XIs
Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne are available for this match. Colin Munro is currently at the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament. Matt Renshaw, Jimmy Peirson, and Nathan McSweeney will play for the Prime Minister’s XI against Pakistan. Michael Neser was also meant to play in the PM’s XI game, but has pulled out due to sorness.
Spencer Johnson is expected to play after spending the last 10 weeks or so recovering from a badly torn hamstring.
Brisbane Heat:
1. Usman Khawaja (c), 2. Josh Brown, 3. Marnus Labuschagne, 4. Sam Billings (wk), 5. Max Bryant, 6. Paul Walter, 7. Jack Wildermuth, 8. Xavier Bartlett, 9. Mitchell Swepson, 10. Matthew Kuhnemann, 11. Spencer Johnson
Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis will feature in this clash. New recruit Mark Steketee will not play in this game as he is in the PM’s XI squad vs Pakistan. Also, Imad Wasim is currently at the Abu Dhabi T10.
Haris Rauf is available for all games between December 7 and 28.
Melbourne Stars:
1. Sam Harper (wk), 2. Tom Rogers/Joe Burns, 3. Hilton Cartwright, 4. Glenn Maxwell (c), 5. Marcus Stoinis, 6. Beau Webster, 7. Nathan Coulter-Nile, 8. Liam Dawson, 9. Scott Boland, 10. Corey Rocchiccioli/Usama Mir, 11. Haris Rauf
HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Cricket Tips
Brisbane Heat:
- Usman Khawaja is in great form and he was solid in last season’s BBL. In eight matches, the opener hit 249 runs at an average of 31.12 and strike rate of 137.56, including a top score of 137.56.
- Sam Billings‘ strike rate of 138.91 in T20s this year is his highest in a calendar year since 2018. Overall in the BBL, Billings has struck 1,014 runs at an average of 30.73 and strike rate of 141.62.
- Billings has a strong record at the Gabba: 5 inns, 198 runs, avg. 39.60, SR 169.23.
- English all-rounder Paul Walter needs to deliver right away with key Heat players missing. In 112 T20s, Walter has hit 1,551 runs at a strike rate of 143.87 and taken 62 wickets at a strike rate of 17.2.
- Mitch Swepson has the equal-most wickets in HEA-STA matches (16). Also, he concedes just 6.85 per over against them in 11 matches.
- Swepson could be a key bowler against Glenn Maxwell. The legspinner has dismissed Maxwell once and conceded just 29 runs off 29 deliveries.
Melbourne Stars:
- Glenn Maxwell is in rare form. He smashed 201* against Afghanistan and 104* against India in the space of a few weeks in November. So, he is well placed to overturn his shocking T20 record at the Gabba: 8 inns, 88 runs, avg. 11.00, SR 149.15.
- Sam Harper is fresh off one of the most memorable Sheffield Shield centuries. He hit 151 (104) when Victoria were 67/5 against South Australia back on November 28.
- Marcus Stoinis has fond memories of the Gabba. He has smashed 295 runs at an average of 59.00 and strike rate of 164.80 on this ground.
- Stoinis has smashed 64 off 39 against Mitch Swepson in T20s (one dismissal).
- Hilton Cartwright has excellent numbers for Stars against the Heat. He has smashed 206 runs since 2019 at an average of 51.50 and strike rate of 148.20.
- Haris Rauf returns to his beloved BBL. He has taken 30 wickets in 18 matches overall.
Other Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 18, Heat 11, Stars 7.
- Josh Brown smashed a century off 41 balls in Brisbane Heat’s practice game against Melbourne Renegades last week.
- Sam Harper vs. Xavier Bartlett: 21 balls, 31 runs, one dismissal.
- Hilton Cartwright’s T20 record at the Gabba: 4 inns, 125 runs, avg. 62.50, SR 145.35.
- Nathan Coulter-Nile has picked up eight wickets in six innings vs. Heat since the start of 2020 (avg. 19.25, econ. 7.05).
BBL 2023/24 Match 1: HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Captain, vice-captain, team combination
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.
Team 1 :
Wicket Keepers : S billings, S Harper
Batters : Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja(VC), Hilton Cartwright, Josh Brown
All Rounders : Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers : Haris Rauf, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Bartlett
Team 2 :
Wicket Keepers : S billings
Batters : Tom Fraser Rogers, Usman Khawaja, Hilton Cartwright
All Rounders : Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis (VC), Paul Walter
Bowlers : Haris Rauf, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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