BBL 2023-24 | HEA vs HUR, Match 29 - Cricket Fantasy Guide
Riley Meredith will be a good pick for the match (Source: x.com)
Brisbane Heat (HEA) & Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) will be against each other in the 29th match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Gabba in Queensland at 1:45 PM IST on 7th January 2023. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game.
Brisbane Heat are at the top of the points table with 5 wins & 2 abandoned games after 7 matches. They are the only team in BBL 2023 who's yet to lose a game. They defeated the Sydney Sixers by 3 runs (DLS Method) in their last match. Their batters are in good form and the bowlers have been terrific as well.
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Hobart Hurricanes, meanwhile, are in the 5th position with 3 wins in 6 games. They have won their last two games and have been in good form as a team. They defeated the Melbourne Renegades by 6 wickets in their last game. The Hurricanes will be eyeing their third consecutive win in this game.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Gabba is an excellent one for batting particularly in the first innings. There isn't much help for the pacers with the new ball and the spinners don't get a lot of assistance either in the first innings. Batters in the first innings will be in for a big score if they get going. There is plenty of movement on offer for the pacers in the second innings with the new ball and spinners also come into play in the latter half of the match.
Death bowlers from first innings will be important (as usual) from fantasy perspective. Teams may prefer but batting first will be a good choice too. Average first innings score here is around 170-175 runs. Teams batting first have been more successful at this venue.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Batters from first innings will be crucial.
- Pick death bowlers from first innings and new ball bowlers from the second innings.
- Spinners from the second innings will be important. You can drop the spinners from the first innings from your fantasy teams.
- Dropping one of the openers, if not both, from the second innings can be fruitful.
HEA vs HUR, Match 29: Differential Picks
Josh Brown (HEA)
- Josh Brown will be an excellent differential pick, especially while batting first.
- There isn't much for the bowlers in the first innings and Brown can take the advantage of that.
- He bats very aggressively and can score big on his day. He scored 43 runs in the last game.
Sam Hain (HUR)
- Sam Hain played a match-winning knock in the last game and will be an excellent differential pick for this game.
- Hain will bat at 4 for the Hurricanes and can score big in this game.
- He scored 51 runs in the last game.
Nathan McSweeney (HEA)
- Nathan McSweeney will bat at 3 for the Heat and will be an excellent differential pick in fantasy cricket.
- He has been in great touch in the last couple of games.
- McSweeney can bowl an over or two of his off-spin if required.
Riley Meredith (HUR)
- Riley Meredith bowls at a high pace and can swing the new ball.
- He can trouble the Brisbane batters upfront with the new ball, especially in the second innings.
- We saw how good he was against the Melbourne Stars in the second last game.
Other Differential Picks
- Spencer Johnson
- Patrick Dooley (Bowl 2nd)
- Matthew Kuhnemann (Bowl 2nd)
HEA vs HUR, Match 29: Fantasy Cricket Tips
If Brisbane Heat Bats First
- Josh Brown, Matt Kuhnemann and Nathan McSweeney will be excellent differential picks.
- You can drop Caleb Jewell.
- Pick Sam Hain.
- Nathan Ellis will be a good C/VC pick.
If Hobart Hurricanes Bat First
- Dropping Brisbane Heat openers can help you win big in fantasy cricket.
- Nathan McSweeney, Sam Hain, Riley Meredith & Patrick Dooley will be the top differential picks.
- Spencer Johnson will be a good pick as well.
- Ben McDermott & Paul Walter will be good C/VC options.
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