Cricket Fantasy Predictions Today | Big Bash League 2023-24 | HEA vs STA, Match 1 - Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams
HEA vs STA, BBL 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for Match 1 (Source: x.com)
With the ODI World Cup done, the focus of the cricketing action shifts to T20 franchise leagues. The Big Bash League 2023-24 is about to get underway. The tournament's first match will be the Brisbane Heat (BH) taking on the Melbourne Stars. The match will be played at The Gabba, Brisbane, on the 7th of December at 1:45 PM IST.
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Before the live action begins, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
HEA vs STA, Team Previews
Brisbane Heat
Brisbane Heat finished as the runners-up in the previous season. The team under the leadership of Usman Khawaja will be looking to go one better this time.
Speaking about the franchise's history in the tournament, they have won it once in the 2012-13 season.
Melbourne Stars
Melbourne Stars have been one of BBL's most consistent yet unlucky teams. They are still searching for their first-ever title, although they have made it to the final three times.
This time, Glenn Maxwell will be seen leading the stars, and it is expected that the dynamic and path-breaking ideas of the leader will provide an impetus to the whole team. Maxwell's current form with the bat will be a big plus for the team. The Stars will be hoping to win their first-ever BBL title this season.
HEA vs STA, Head-to-head
The two teams have faced each other 18 times. The balance of this face-off is in favour of the Heat as they have managed to win 11 of these 18 games, while the Stars have seven victories. The Heat also have the advantage in Gabba as they have won five of the eight games played here. The Melbourne Stars will be eager to tilt the balance of this fight towards them from this season.
| Stats | Matches | Brisbane Heat Won | Melbourne Stars Won | No Result | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| At The Gabba | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Last Five Matches | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
HEA vs STA, Match 1 - Pitch Report
The Gabba is known for the true bounce that it provides. It is expected that the batters will enjoy the surface throughout the match. The average score batting first is around 165. But the fact that 28 of the 55 matches here have been won by the chasing team points to an entertaining and competitive game ahead of us.
The Gabba, BBL Records
Matches: 50
Matches Won Batting First: 23
Matches Won Batting Second: 26
Average Score Batting First: 165
Highest Total: 209/3 by Brisbane Heat
Lowest Total: 90/10 by Brisbane Heat
HEA vs STA, Match 1: Top Player Picks
Matt Renshaw (Heat)
- Matt Renshaw is a dynamic top-order batter and hence the chances of him scoring significant points in the fantasy contests is more. Also, Renshaw sometimes bowls a couple of over increasing his chances of scoring more fantasy points.
- Renshaw has an average of over 45 against the Stars and that solidifies his position in the fantasy XIs for the match.
Spencer Johnson (Heat)
- Spencer Johnson has impressed with his pace in the BBL. His ability to pick up wickets with the new ball makes Johnson a great choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
Glenn Maxwell (STA)
- Glenn Maxwell is coming into the tournament with a great batting form. He delivered one of the greatest ever ODI knocks in the World Cup 2023 (vs Afghanistan), and then played another game changing innings against India in the T20I series. The momentum is with him and that makes him a prime choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
Imad Wasim (STA)
- The Pakistani all-rounder can turn out be a match-winner with both the bat and the ball. His ability to pick up points in both innings of the match makes Imad Wasim a great choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
HEA vs STA, Match 1: Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Brisbane Heat bowl first | Matt Renshaw | Glenn Maxwell |
| If Melbourne Stars bowl first | Glenn Maxwell | Imad Wasim |
HEA vs STA, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
It will be a good batting wicket and the batters will enjoy the surface in both innings. The clever choice for the match will be to go for more all-rounders who can give you points in both the innings of the match. A 1-2-4-4 or a 1-3-5-2 combination seems ideal for the game.
HEA vs STA, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings
Batters: Usman Khawaja, Tom Rogers
All-rounders: Matt Renshaw, M Neser, Glenn Maxwell, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Spencer Johnson, X Bartlett, Haris Rauf, Joel Paris
Captain: Matt Renshaw
Vice-captain: Glenn Maxwell
Brisbane Heat: 6 Players; Melbourne Stars: 5 Players
HEA vs STA, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings
Batters: Marnus Labuschagne, Nick Larkin, Tom Rogers
All-rounders: Matt Renshaw, M Neser, Glenn Maxwell, Imad Wasim, Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Spencer Johnson, Haris Rauf
Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vice-captain: Imad Wasim
Brisbane Heat: 5 Players; Melbourne Stars: 6 Players
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