BBL 2023 | STR vs HEA, Match 3 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lpwo4ffzColin Munro scored 99* in the first match (Source: x.com)

Adelaide Strikers (STR) and Brisbane Heat (HEA) collide with each other in the ongoing thirteenth edition of the Big Bash League. Match No. 3 is scheduled to be played on a Super Saturday, December 09, 2023, at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide at 13:45 IST. Both sides will meet each other only once in the league phase of the current competition. The Strikers will be playing their first game of the brand new season while the Heat already thrashed Melbourne Stars by 103 runs in the tournament opener. Before this fixture goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this encounter.

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STR vs HEA, Match 3: Venue Analysis

The track at the Adelaide Oval is highly esteemed for its balanced nature, offering favorable conditions to both batters and bowlers. The seamers might get help early on while the spinners may come into play later on.


STR vs HEA, Match 2 - Toss Factor

The surface is often a flat one and the batters enjoy their time in the middle. The shorter boundaries at the venue also come into play. The captain winning the toss might look to field first.

Scenario: If Adelaide Strikers Fields First

Wes Agar and Jamie Overton will shoulder the responsibility of picking up the wickets for the Strikers. Legbreak bowler Cameron Boyce will also have a role to play in restricting the Heat to a low total. In the batting department, Chris Lynn and Travis Head will be crucial in a big run-chase for the Strikers.

Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Fields First

Michael Neser and Mitchell Swepson picked up two and three wickets respectively against Melbourne Stars in the opening game of BBL 13. The duo will be hoping to do the job again as they also look to contain runs against a power-packed batting line-up of Adelaide Strikers.


STR vs HEA, Match 2 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Fields First

Usman Khawaja (HEA)

Brisbane Heat skipper Usman Khawaja played a cameo for his side against the Stars in the opening fixture. The left-handed opening batter struck 28 off just 19 which included four fours. Khawaja would hope to lead his team from the front again by getting a big score under his belt especially in a big run-chase.

Colin Munro (HEA)

Destructive New Zealander Colin Munro won the Player of the Match award against Melbourne Stars. The left-handed opener hammered an unbeaten 99 off just 61 with the help of nine fours and five maximums. The explosive Kiwi will again have to play a vital role for his side especially if they are facing a big target.


Scenario: If Adelaide Strikers Fields First

Chris Lynn (STR)

Experienced campaigner Chris Lynn has smashed the most runs in the history of the Big Bash League. The right-handed batter is a crucial member in this Adelaide team setup and his team will rely heavily on him to provide solid and quickfire starts. Lynn's destructive batting can take the game away from Heat in a flash.

Travis Head (STR)

Travis Head is the talk of the town and the flavor of the season currently. The left-hander slammed a memorable century (137) against India in the final of the recently concluded World Cup 2023 and also played solid a few cameos in the T20I series that followed. Undoubtedly, Head will be the main main for the Strikers in the coming games of BBL.


STR vs HEA, Match 3 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

D'Arcy Short (STR)

D'Arcy Short is the fourth highest run-getter in the history of Australia's biggest T20 league. The left-handed player has an average of 37.06 with two centuries and 20 half-centuries to his name. Short may look a risky option but he is a worthy pick considering his vast experienced of playing in the league.

Marnus Labuschagne (HEA)

Marnus Labuschagne is a proven performer in the oldest format of the game. The right-handed also proved his worth in the 50-over format in the recently-concluded WC. Labuschagne is trying to find his feet in this format now and is always a reliable option considering his style of play. He also scored 30 off 23 while batting at no. three against the Stars last time out.