BBL 2021/22 Match 46: HEA vs STR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Other Updates

The Heat and Strikers are set to battle it out against each other in the Match no.46 of the Big Bash League. The HEA vs STR encounter is scheduled to take place at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane on Monday,12^th January. Although the Brisbane Heat is at the 5^th spot in the league table they are not far off from the 8^th spot Adelaide Strikers with just a 2 point differential between them. Heat currently have 15 points from 3 wins and 7 losses in their 10 matches whereas the Strikers have 13 points from 2 wins and 8 losses in their 10 matches.

In their previous match, the Heat was defeated by Hurricanes as they chased their total of 144 runs easily with 8 wickets in hand and 16 balls to spare. Similarly, the Strikers also had ta face defeat against the Stars in their match. Batting first, Strikers could only manage to post 139 on the scoreboard. In reply, the Stars batsmen chased the target comfortably with 5 wickets in hand.

Match Details

Date: 12-Jan-2022

Time: 1:45 PM IST and 7:15 PM Local Time

Venue: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane

Where to watch:  Live on Sony Network and Sony Liv App

Pitch report

The pitch is expected to assist the batters, who can play their shots post a careful initial passage of play. The pacers need to provide their team with timely breakthroughs and can certainly dictate terms on this surface. The team winning the toss would like to bowl first at this venue.

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Weather Forecast

Intermittent spells of partly overcast conditions are expected on the matchday. The temperature is forecasted to range between 19 and 28 degrees Celsius. There will be no interruptions by rain during the match.

Top Picks for HEA vs STR Dream 11

Lachlan Pfeffer has played only two matches this season and scored 75 runs. He looked in good touch with the bat in the previous match against Hobart Hurricanes and scored an excellent 69 off 51 balls which included 6 fours and 3 sixes.

Jonathan Wells has scored 280 runs in 10 innings for the Strikers. He was in splendid form in his last inning against the Melbourne Stars where he scored 68 runs from 56 balls with the help of 5 fours and a six.

Matthew Short has made vital contributions with the bat for his team throughout this season. He has notched up 265 runs in 10 matches at an average of 29.44 and has taken 2 wickets with the ball as well.

Peter Siddle is the third-highest wicket-taker of BBL 2021-22 with 18 wickets in 10 matches. He has a bowling average of just 18.77 with his best figures being 5/23. He is the X-factor for the Strikers this season.

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For HEA vs STR

Batters -Chris Lynn, Jonathan Wells (VC), Sam Heazlett

Bowlers – Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rehman, Will Prestwidge

All-rounder – Matthew Short (C)

Wicket-Keeper – Lachlan Pfeffer, Harry Nielsen

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For HEA vs STR

Batters – Jonathan Wells,Sam Heazlett, Matt Renshaw, Jake Lehmann

Bowlers – Peter Siddle (C), Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rehman, David Grant

All-rounders – Matthew Short

Wicket-Keeper – Lachlan Pfeffer(VC), Harry Nielsen

Probable XI for HEA vs STR

Heat: Jake Lehmann, Jack Clayton, Lachlan Pfeffer (wk), Sam Heazlett, Tom Cooper (c), Steve McGiffin, Jack Wood, Will Prestwidge, Patrick Dooley/Mark Steketee, David Grant, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Strikers: Matthew Short, Henry Hunt, Jonathan Wells, Jake Weatherald, Thomas Kelly, Ryan Gibson, Harry Nielsen (wk), Rashid Khan, Peter Siddle (c), Harry Conway, Fawad Ahmed.

Who will Win- Match Prediction

Both the teams have been struggling right from the start of the competition. Based on the current form and team combination, Adelaide Strikers are slight favorites in this match. However, Heat is also unpredictable at times, therefore it will be a good contest.