Adelaide Strikers will lock horns with Brisbane Heat in the 31st match of the ongoing BBL 2024-25 at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Saturday, January 11.
Strikers, led by Alex Ross, are currently holding the wooden spoon with two wins and five losses in seven encounters, accumulating only four points. They have been inconsistent throughout the tournament and would be aiming to turn the tables in this game.
On the other hand, Colin Munro's Brisbane Heat has bagged three wins, three losses and a no-result, amassing seven points. They are entering this encounter on the back of a five-wicket win against Thunder.
STR vs HEA, BBL Match 31 Details
Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat, BBL 2024-25, Match 31
Time & Date: 2:30 PM IST, Saturday, January 11
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
STR vs HEA, BBL Match 31 Pitch Report
Scores of above 200 were recorded this season at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. We can expect a good contest between bat and ball. However, batters are expected to score beyond 160-170. Two out of three matches this season at this venue were won by teams batting first.
STR vs HEA, BBL Match 31 Probable XIs
Adelaide Strikers
D Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross (c), Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
Brisbane Heat
Colin Munro (c), Tom Alsop (wk), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Jack Wood, Michael Neser, Matthew Kuhnemann, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson
STR vs HEA, BBL Match Winner Prediction
Match Winner: Brisbane Heat
Both Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers are struggling to create an impact in this edition of the BBL. However, the Heat secured three wins and suffered one no result. On the other hand, Strikers are holding the wooden spoon. We can expect the Heat to add another crucial win in this encounter.
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