BH vs HBH Match Preview
The Brisbane Heat team has led the points table right from the start of the 13th edition of the Big Bash League. They have a net run rate of +1.671 and have already registered five victories in the league. Brisbane Heat is playing this match after a win against Sydney Sixers in their last game. Showers interrupted this game, and the Heat won the match according to the D/L equation. The skipper's decision to bowl first in the game favored the Heat. Paul Walter and Matthew Kuhnemann picked up two wickets each.
Some other bowlers, such as Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, and Xavier Bartlett, also picked up one wicket each. During the Brisbane Heat innings, Josh Brown provided a great start to the side and hit 43 runs from 31 balls with a strike rate of 138.71. Nathan McSweeney was slower but kept the momentum going to score 22 runs from 25 balls. Paul Walter also scored 23 runs from 15 balls. These are the Brisbane players to watch out for in this game. You can bet on them to get the job done for their teams.
Unlike the in-form Brisbane Heat, the Hobart Hurricanes team is currently struggling in 5th position in the points table. They have managed three victories in their last six games and have a net run rate of -0.068. Hurricanes have been inconsistent during this season and unpredictable with their efforts with bat and ball. The side has had to endure mixed fortunes due to the indifferent performance and inability to keep the winning momentum going in the league stages of the competition.
The top run-getter for Hobart has been Caleb Jewel. He has scored 350 runs in his last fourteen games with an average of 25, and this year, he is scoring at a strike rate of 136.84. Another batter who is doing a fair job is Matthew Wade. He has scored 239 runs for the Hobart Hurricanes in his last 11 innings. The leading right-arm fast-medium bowler for Hobart has been Nathan Ellis. In his previous fourteen matches, he has picked up 17 wickets with an average of 23.82. Riley Meredith has also picked up 16 victims from his last thirteen games.
Weather Report
This contest will be played in the evening in Brisbane. There is a good possibility that we will get rain interruption during the match. You can expect the temperatures to be close to 25 degrees. However, there is no chance of getting rainfall during this match.
Pitch Report
The Gabba wicket offers reliable pace and bounce to both batters and bowlers. The overcast conditions mean there will be some swing and assistance to the fast bowlers. The wicket may likely slow down in the latter half of the contest. So, batting first after winning the toss might be the order of the day for the skippers.
Notable stats
Usman Khawaja has had a tremendous average-to-strike rate ratio in recent matches.
Usman Khawaja is scoring runs at an average of 47.75. He is scoring them at a strike rate of 146.92 in recent matches.
Xavier Bartlett has an excellent strike rate with the ball in his recent appearances for the Brisbane Heat.
Bartlett has picked up 14 wickets in his eight games with a strike rate of 11.57.
Team News
No injury apprises are available at the moment for either of the sides. You can expect the full sides to be available for selection before the start of this match.
BH vs HBH Probable 11
BH Playing 11
- Matt Renshaw
- Nathan McSweeney
- Michael Neser
- Colin Munro (C)
- Paul Walter
- Matthew Kuhnemann
- Sam Billings (Wk)
- Josh Brown
- Xavier Bartlett
- Spencer Johnson
- Mitchell Swepson
HBH Playing 11
- Ben McDermott (Wk)
- Matthew Wade
- Nathan Ellis (C)
- Caleb Jewell
- Timothy David
- Corey Anderson
- Chris Jordan
- Paddy Dooley
- Riley Meredith
- Nikhil Chaudhary
- Mac Wright
Dream11 Prediction
It will not be a miracle to guess who will be the favorites for a victory in this game. The Brisbane Heat team played much better cricket during this competition than the Hobart Hurricanes. The Heat team is also playing at home and will be clear favorites for winning this contest.
Top Picks
Usman Khawaja: Khawaja has scored 191 runs in his last four matches with a strike rate of 146.92 and an average of 47.75.
Xavier Bartlett: Bartlett has picked up fourteen wickets from his last eight games with an incredible strike rate of 11.57.
Macalister Wright: This batter is scoring runs with an average of 38.8 and a strike rate of 136.61.
Caleb Jewel: Jewel was in great form in the last game for Hobart, and you can expect him to continue his good work even in this contest.
BH vs HBH Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: M Wade , B McDermott
Batters: C Munro, C Jewel, M Wright, J Brown-1
All-rounders: C Jordan (VC), P Walter (C), N Chaudhary
Bowlers: X Bartlett, N Ellis
