BBL 2023-24 | HEA vs SCO, Match 32 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lr6ljgesSpencer Johnson could be a beneficial pick for the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)

Brisbane Heat (HEA) & Perth Scorchers (SCO) will be against each other in the 32nd match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Gabba in Queensland at 2:10 PM IST on 10th 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 6 wins & 2 abandoned games after 8 matches. They are the only undefeated team in BBL 2023. They defeated the Hobart Hurricanes by 1 run (DLS Method) in their last match. Their batters are in good form and the bowlers have been terrific as well. 

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Perth Scorchers, meanwhile, are in the 2nd position with 5 wins in 7 games. They defeated the Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets in their last game. They have the best pace attack in the tournament and the bowlers will be itching to do well in this match. 


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 in the first innings and the spinners don't get a lot of assistance either. 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 SCO, Match 32: Differential Picks

Spencer Johnson (HEA)

  • Spencer Johnson has 4 wickets in the last two games at the Gabba. 
  • He bowls at a high pace and hits the deck hard. 
  • Johnson can trouble the batters with his pace and bounce. 

Jhye Richardson (SCO)

  • Jhye Richardson will be an excellent differential pick, esepcially when the Scorchers are bowling second. 
  • He can swing the new ball and pick up a few wickets in this game. 

Mitchell Swepson (HEA)

  • Wrist spinners have found success at the Gabba in the second innings. 
  • We saw the Scorchers struggling against leg-spinners in the last two games which makes Swepson a top differential pick if Brisbane bats first. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Ashton Agar (Bowl 2nd)
  • Matthew Kuhnemann (Bowl 2nd)
  • Sam Whiteman (Bat 1st)


HEA vs SCO, Match 32: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Brisbane Heat Bats First

  • Dropping the opening batters from the Scorchers will be a good move considering the history at the Gabba.
  • Xavier Bartlett will be a good C/VC option alongside Michael Neser (GLs). 
  • Mitchell Swepson will be a good differential pick alongside Spencer Johnson.

If Perth Scorchers Bat First

  • Drop Colin Munro & even Usman Khawaja in Mini GLs/GLs.
  • Jos Inglis will be an excellent C/VC option. 
  • Pick Sam Whiteman, Ashton Agar & Sam Billings in Big Leagues. 
  • Jason Behrendorff will be a top C/VC option.