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STR vs HEA, BBL 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 3rd match (Source: x.com)
The third Big Bash League 2023-24 match will see the Adelaide Strikers take the field against the Brisbane Heat. The match will be played on Saturday, 9th December, at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide at 1:45 PM IST.
Before the live action, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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STR vs HEA, Team Previews
Adelaide Strikers
The Adelaide Strikers have made it to the top four, five out of the twelve times. This best performance by the team came in the 2017-18 season when they managed to lift their maiden and only BBL trophy.
The squad boasts players like Travis Head, Wes Agar, Alex Carey, Matt Short, and Chris Lynn this year. However, with the Test series against Pakistan due to start, Head will not be available for most of the tournament. Barring world-class Australian talents, the team has some tremendous overseas talent in Rashid Khan, Jamie Overton, and others.
With a well-assimilated squad, the Strikers will hope to repeat the antics from the 2017-18 season and win the title for the second time.
Brisbane Heat
This will be the second match for the Brisbane Heat this season. They started the season on a great note, defeating the Melbourne Stars in the tournament opener.
Usman Khawaja will be happy with how the team gave a complete performance. While Colin Munro led the batting effort, the spinners Matt Kuhnemann and Mitchell Swepson ensured that the Stars never got a stronghold. Heat will look to keep the momentum going and put on another clinical show against the Strikers.
STR vs HEA, Head-to-head
The two teams have played 18 matches against each other, and things are balanced between them. Both teams have won nine games each and will search for the win that temporarily gives them bragging rights over the other. However, at Adelaide Oval, the Heat have a significant advantage over the home team. They have won six out of the nine matches played here. With the kind of form the Heat have, they will be looking to solidify their dominance over the Strikers at the ground.
| Stats | Matches | Adelaide Strikers Won | Brisbane Heat Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| At Adelaide Oval | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Last Five Matches | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
STR vs HEA, Match 3- Pitch Report
The pitch at the Adelaide Oval is a batting-friendly wicket in general. However, with the match's progress, it tends to slow down a little, bringing the spinners into play. Nearly 60 per cent of the games have been won by the team batting first, which points to the fact that the batters struggle in the second innings.
Adelaide Oval, Domestic T20 Record
Matches: 69
Matches Won Batting First: 41
Matches Won Batting Second: 28
Average First Innings Total: 166
Highest Total Recorded: 232/5 by Sydney Thunder
Lowest Total Recorded: 87/10 Adelaide Strikers
STR vs HEA, Match 3: Top Player Picks
Matt Short (STR)
- Matt Short is known for his aggressive batting. But he can also be handy with the ball. If the Strikers bat first in the match then Matt Short will be great choice as the captain or vice-captain.
Travis Head (STR)
- The Aussie opener is coming into the tournament with a great form behind him. Travis Head played a match-winning knock against India in the World Cup 2023 final and he will be carrying the confidence in this game. Head will not be available for the whole tournament and hence will be looking to make the mark for the Strikers from the very first game. Head is a must pick for this match.
Colin Munro (HEA)
- Colin Munro has started off the season with a brilliant knock in the opener. It was unlucky for him that was left stranded at 99 in the match against the Stars. Munro will be looking to continue his form and play another good knock in this match.
- The form and confidence is with Munro. Also, the fact that he likes to attack from the very first ball makes him a rather beneficial pick for the fantasy contests of the match.
Mitchell Swepson (HEA)
- Mitchell Swepson bowled an impactful spell for the Heat in the last match. It was his spell along with Kuhnemann that ensured the win for the Heat. Swepson will be looking to continue his good work and given the form he has picked up in the first match, Swepson becomes a must-pick for this game.
STR vs HEA, Match 3: Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Adelaide Strikers Bat First | Travis Head | Wes Agar |
| If Brisbane Heat Bat First | Colin Munro | Matt Kuhnemann |
STR vs HEA, Match 2: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
The pitch at Adelaide Oval will be good for batting as long as the ball is new. So, stress on selecting top-order batters will be a good option. Also, the spinners from both teams should be given more importance for the fantasy contests of the match.
STR vs HEA, Match 3: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey
Batters: Colin Munro, Travis Head
All-rounders: Michael Neser, D'Arcy Short, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short
Bowlers: Matt Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson, Xavier Bartlett, Wes Agar
Captain: Travis Head
Vice-captain: Wes Agar
Adelaide Strikers: 6 Players; Brisbane Heat: 5 Players
STR vs HEA, Match 3: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey
Batters: Colin Munro, Chris Lynn
All-rounders: Michael Neser, Paul Walter, Matthew Short
Bowlers: Matt Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Cameron Boyce, Wes Agar
Captain: Colin Munro
Vice-captain: Matt Kuhnemann
Adelaide Strikers: 5 Players; Brisbane Heat: 6 Players
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