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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Brisbane Heat won the toss and choose to bowl first
Adelaide Strikers won by 56 runs
Adelaide Strikers' must-win game to stay alive in the tournament
Brisbane Heat to win
Tournament: | Big Bash League, 2024-25 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide, Australia |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 23.6°C|Sunny |
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We have entered the most crucial phase in the Big Bash League 2024-25. The points table is taking shape, and we will have the Adelaide Strikers fighting for their survival as they take on the Brisbane Heat in the 31st game. The Strikers lost the last game against the Hobart Hurricanes and are struggling for form. The Brisbane Heat defeated the Sydney Thunder in the last game, and the side will be confident.
The Adelaide Strikers have had a poor season, and the side has lost five out of seven games. The skipper is injured, which isn't helping their cause. The Brisbane Heat has won the last three out of four games against the Strikers, which adds to their confidence. A lot rides on the Strikers in this game, and we expect to see them pull out all the punches and win to remain in the hunt for the next round.
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Brisbane Heat won by 17 runs
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Alex Ross is leading the side in the absence of Matthew Short. He will have to inspire confidence in the team after their 5-wicket loss against the Hobart Hurricanes in the last game. It has been a poor season for the side, and they have struggled with consistency. It is a must-win game for the side, and Ross wants to get the best out of his players.
Chris Lynn is the key player in the top order, and he must deliver a positive start with D'Arcy Short, as Brisbane Heat have their bowlers in good form. Jake Weatherald, Ollie Pope, and Alex Ross are good players in the middle order and must do well. The side expects runs in the lower middle order from Jamie Overton and James Bazley.
The bowling attack hasn't been in the best shape this season, and the team needs early breakthroughs from Brendan Doggett and Henry Thornton. Jamie Overton and Lloyd Pope have struggled with their line, and the team expects a good performance from them in the middle overs. Cameron Boyce and D'Arcy Short add depth to the bowling.
Lynn, after a poor start to the season, has found his form at the right time for the Strikers. He has scored 49 and 88 runs in his last two innings. Given his recent run of form, we back Lynn to have another good outing with the bat and score over 22.5 runs against a quality Brisbane Heat bowling lineup.
Alex Ross (c), D'Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Ollie Pope (wk), Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
Lloyd Pope, Chris Lynn, Alex Ross, D'Arcy Short, Matthew Short, Jamie Overton, Alex Carey, Ollie Pope, Jordan Buckingham, Brendan Doggett, Liam Haskett
Colin Munro's team defeated the Sydney Thunder in the last game by 5 wickets. This win has propelled them to the fourth position on the points table, and the team will look to improve its position further with a victory in this game. They have enjoyed a good record against the Adelaide Strikers and defeated them earlier in the season. Munro and his men would draw inspiration from that win.
Colin Munro will look to lead from the front and deliver a good start with Jack Wood, as Adelaide's bowlers have struggled this season. Matt Renshaw is in good form, and he will look to add runs in the middle order with Nathan McSweeney and Max Bryant. The lower middle order has good hitters, and the team expects fireworks from Tom Alsop and Michael Neser.
The bowling attack has done well this season, and they expect early strikes from Xavier Bartlett and Michael Neser. Matthew Kuhnemann must do well in the middle overs to trouble the Strikers' batters with Mitchell Swepson. Spencer Johnson will look to do well in the supporting role as the team lacks depth in bowling.
Munro's form has been a concern for the Heat, as he has struggled to find his timing throughout the season. He also doesn't have a great record at the Adelaide Oval, having amassed only 18 runs in 3 matches. However, against the Adelaide Strikers, he averages 33 runs per match. We are taking a punt on Munro to finally come good with the bat and play an impactful knock.
Colin Munro (c), Tom Alsop (wk), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Jack Wood, Michael Neser, Matthew Kuhnemann, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson
Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson, Max Bryant, Colin Munro, Matt Renshaw, Nathan McSweeney, Michael Neser, Tom Alsop, Jack Wood
The skies over Adelaide will be clear during the game. It is a good batting surface, with high-scoring games in the last two years being the norm. Bowlers struggle on this surface with little for them on it. The average first-innings score is 158 runs, and a score of 180 would be good for the team batting first.
Pitch Condition
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Average TurnAdelaide Oval is a good track where the batsmen have always enjoyed batting. The short boundaries around the square offer plenty of scoring opportunities to the batsmen. Fast bowlers have done well at this venue in the past as the track is hard and offers a lot of bounce, but spinners have struggled here, considering the dimensions of the ground.
We back the luck to be in favour of the home team Adelaide Strikers in today's match.
The Adelaide pitch offers a balanced surface, assisting both batters and bowlers. Two of the last three matches at the Adelaide Oval this season saw moderate scoring with total match scores below 332 runs. But for today's game the pitch is likely to favour the batters and we predict a high scoring game.
The team chasing the score has won this venue's last five out of seven games. It is a good wicket to bat on where defending has always been challenging for the side bowling second. The side that wins the toss would look to bowl first and trouble the opponents with early assistance.
The Adelaide Strikers can't afford to lose this game, and the team will be under immense pressure to head into this contest. Their batting lineup has struggled, and the team expects a good show from the top order. The Brisbane Heat has a good record against the Strikers and a strong batting lineup, giving them an edge.
Brisbane Heat to win
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