Match 31, Adelaide, January 11, 2025, 02:30 PM
Adelaide Strikers
Brisbane Heat
STR 35%
Tie %
HEA 65%
Probable Playing XI
Adelaide Strikers: Chris Lynn, D'Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Alex Ross(c), James Bazley, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope†, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope.
Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro(c), Matt Renshaw, Nathan McSweeney, Max Bryant, Jack Wood, Michael Neser, Tom Alsop†, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann.
Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro(c), Matt Renshaw, Nathan McSweeney, Max Bryant, Jack Wood, Michael Neser, Tom Alsop†, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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LHUR Won By 5 wickets
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WSTR Won By 5 wickets
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LSCO Won By 7 wickets
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LHUR Won By 11 runs
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LHEA Won By 3 wickets
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WHEA Won By 5 wickets
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LSTA Won By 5 wickets
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LSIX Won By 8 wickets
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LSCO Won By 33 runs
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WHEA Won By 3 wickets
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
Batsmen
BAT SR: 137.8 | BAT AVG: 19.7
Very Good
BAT SR: 139.8 | BAT AVG: 26.6
Bad
BAT SR: 117.6 | BAT AVG: 21.2
Bad
BAT SR: 126.8 | BAT AVG: 20
Neutral
BAT SR: 116.2 | BAT AVG: 27.9
Neutral
BAT SR: 173.6 | BAT AVG: 13.1
NeutralBowlers
BOWL SR: 10 | BOWL AVG: 14.5
Very Good
BOWL SR: 16.2 | BOWL AVG: 22.8
Good
BOWL SR: 18.5 | BOWL AVG: 25.4
Neutral
BOWL SR: 0 | BOWL AVG: 0
NoneBatsmen
BAT SR: 165.2 | BAT AVG: 38
Very Good
BAT SR: 151.7 | BAT AVG: 25.4
Very Good
BAT SR: 94.8 | BAT AVG: 11
Very Bad
BAT SR: 110.8 | BAT AVG: 27
NeutralBowlers
BOWL SR: 13.4 | BOWL AVG: 16.5
Very Good
BOWL SR: 58 | BOWL AVG: 74
Very Bad
BOWL SR: 11.7 | BOWL AVG: 16.3
Very Good
BOWL SR: 36 | BOWL AVG: 47.5
Very BadCommentry
We’re entering the business end of the Big Bash League 2024/25, and the table is heating up as teams jostle for a spot in the playoffs. At the Adelaide Oval, the Strikers face the Brisbane Heat in a high-stakes battle to keep their season alive. Adelaide Strikers find themselves at the bottom of the table with just two wins, desperate for a turnaround. The absence of regular skipper Matthew Short has left a void, and stand-in captain Alex Ross has struggled to inspire his side. Chris Lynn remains their backbone with some crucial knocks, but the likes of D'Arcy Short and Ollie Pope must step up in the middle order while the inclusion of Alex Carey can help them in a big way. Jamie Overton and James Bazley need to bring their all-round capabilities to the fore to give the squad the balance it so desperately needs. While the bowling attack has been inconsistent, Brendan Doggett and Henry Thornton are capable of delivering those game-changing breakthroughs. Meanwhile, the spin duo of Lloyd Pope and Cameron Boyce have shown glimpses of brilliance and will be pivotal in this must-win clash. Brisbane Heat, on the other hand, are riding high after a thrilling win in their previous match, thanks to a match-saving partnership between Max Bryant and Matt Renshaw. However, their top-order struggles persist, with skipper Colin Munro still searching for form. Now, with Usman Khawaja back in the side, he will lead the side and Marnus Labuschagne also brings in a lot of experience to the side. Nathan McSweeney needs to find consistency, while Jack Wood adds that crucial late-order firepower. Their bowling unit has been their strength, with Spencer Johnson, Michael Neser, and Xavier Bartlett forming a reliable pace trio. Adding to that is the spin duo of Matthew Kuhnemann and Mitchell Swepson, who can dismantle any batting lineup. Will the Heat build on their momentum and edge closer to the playoffs? Or will the Strikers rise from the ashes and keep their season alive? The stage is set for an electrifying contest!