STR vs HEA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Dream11 Team, and Injury Update of the match between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat.
STR vs HEA BBL 2021-22 Match Preview:
Brisbane Heat will lock horns with Adelaide Strikers in the 18th match of the Big Bash League 2021-22, at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Thursday.
The Strikers have won only one of their four games in the tournament so far and are currently placed fourth in the points table.
They were beaten by the Melbourne Renegades by two runs in their tournament opener. The Strikers went on to beat the Renegades by 49 runs in the reverse fixture. They were then beaten by the Perth Scorchers by 49 runs in their third game of the tournament. The Sydney Sixers registered a four-wicket victory in their fourth game of the tournament.
Heading into this contest, the Strikers will be low on confidence having won just one game so far. In their previous game, the Strikers went down to the Sixers by four wickets. Batting first, the Strikers registered a 147-run total.
Thomas Kelly (34-ball 41), Jonathan Wells (19-ball 32) and Matt Renshaw (23-ball 24) played crucial roles with the bat in hand. Matthew Short and George Garton also played handy cameos.
Rashid Khan (3/20), George Garton (2/41) and Fawad Ahmed (1/16) were the stars with the ball. Despite efforts from Strikers bowlers, the Sixers chased down the target with four balls to spare.
The Brisbane Heat, much like their counterparts, have won only one of their four games and are currently seventh in the points table. They were beaten by the Sydney Thunder by seven wickets in their tournament opener.
They were then beaten by the Perth Scorchers by six runs in their second game of the tournament. The Heat also beat the Renegades by five wickets before they were beaten by the Sydney Thunder by 53 runs.
In their previous game against the Sydney Thunder, bowling first, the Heat couldn’t keep the Thunder’s run rate under check as they went on to register a 196-run total.
Mitchell Swepson, Mark Steketee and Xavier Bartlett were the top wicket-takers and claimed two scalps each. James Bazley was unusually expensive and claimed one scalp.
Tom Cooper (18-ball 32), Xavier Bartlett (29-ball 42) and Mark Steketee (24-ball 33) were the top scorers for the Heat. The Heat fell 53 runs short of the target despite Bartlett-Steketee’s heroics.
STR vs HEA BBL 2021-22 Match Details:
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Date & Time: 23rd Dec, at 01:45 PM IST
Live Score: Cricketaddictor
STR vs HEA BBL 2021-22 Pitch Report:
The surface at Adelaide Oval is a good cricketing surface and is expected to assist the batters. The batters can play their shots after a careful initial passage of play. The pacers need to utilize the initial passage and provide their team with timely breakthroughs.
STR vs HEA BBL 2021-22 Probable Playing XIs:
STR: Matthew Short, Jake Weatherald, Matt Renshaw, Jonathan Wells, Harry Nielson (wk), Thomas Kelly, George Garton, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Fawad Ahmed, Peter Siddle (c)
HEA: Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, Ben Duckett, Sam Heazlett, Jack Wildermuth, Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), James Bazley, Xavier Bartlett, Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mujeeb ur Rahman
Top Picks for STR vs HEA BBL 2021-22 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
STR
Jonathan Wells is a busy player and can play big shots as well. In the last 4 matches, he has scored 83 runs at an average of 20.75 and a strike rate of 127.69.
Matthew Short looked convincing in all the matches. He uses his reach to the maximum extent. In 4 matches in this tournament, he has scored 140 runs at an average of 35 and a strike rate of 155.55.
Whatever the condition may be, Rashid Khan always gives his best when it comes to the bowling department. He has scalped 6 wickets in 4 matches in this league and has even accumulated 26 runs with the bat.
Harry Nielsen is your first-choice wicketkeeping option ahead of Jimmy Pierson. He has scored 54 runs in the last 4 matches with the best score of 30.
George Garton has picked up 5 wickets at an economy of 7.54 and has chipped in with 35 runs as well. At 8.5 credits, he is a good budget pick.
HEA
Sam Heazlett is among the runs for Brisbane Heat in this tournament. In 4 matches in this BBL, he has scored 125 runs at an average of 41.66 and a strike rate of 140.44.
James Bazley is a good pick in the all-rounder’s slot at 8 credits. He has scalped 5 wickets and scored 40 runs in this tournament so far.
Not only with the ball, but Xavier Bartlett is also showing his hidden talents with the bat as well. In 4 matches in this league, he has scalped 5 wickets and scored 102 runs at a strike rate of 141.66.
Mark Steketee made his debut for the season last time around and he finished with figures of 2/32 while also scoring 33 runs at a strike rate of 127.50.
STR vs HEA BBL 2021-22 Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream 11 Points |
| Sam Heazlett | 125 runs | 53, 56, 79, 10 |
| James Bazley | 40 runs + 5 wickets | 7, 57, 106, 39 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 102 runs + 5 wickets | 62, 72, 33, 101 |
| Jonathan Wells | 89 runs | 20, 20, 49, 16, 58 |
| Matthew Short | 140 runs + 1 wicket | 95, 61, 85, 24 |
| Rashid Khan | 26 runs + 6 wickets | 50, 84, 2, 105 |
STR vs HEA BBL 2021-22 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Matthew Short, Sam Heazlett
Vice-Captain – Xavier Bartlett, Jake Weatherald
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for STR vs HEA Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Ben Duckett, Harry Nielsen
Batsmen– Chris Lynn, Jonathan Wells, Sam Heazlett
All Rounders– Matthew Short (c), James Bazley
Bowlers– Daniel Worrall, Mark Steketee, Rashid Khan, Xavier Bartlett (vc)
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for STR vs HEA Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Harry Nielsen
Batsmen– Chris Lynn, Matt Renshaw, Sam Heazlett (c), Jake Weatherald (vc)
All Rounders– James Bazley, Matthew Short
Bowlers– Peter Siddle, Rashid Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Mujeeb ur Rahman
STR vs HEA BBL 2021-22 Probable Winner:
Adelaide Strikers are expected to win this match of the Big Bash League 2021-22.
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.