HEA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report - BBL 14, Match 36

HEA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction [Source: @HeatBBL, @HurricanesBBL/x]

Defending champions Brisbane Heat (HEA) will host in-form Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in match number 36 of the BBL 2024-25 season at The Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday, January 16. The match marks the penultimate league fixture for both sides this competition, and the action is slated to commence from 2:00 PM IST onwards.

Ahead of this game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

HEA vs HUR, BBL 2024-25 Preview

Brisbane Heat, under the leadership of Colin Munro, registered two wins upfront to start off their title defense on an emphatic note. However, the Heat lost its momentum with three successive defeats thereafter, and is currently ranked fifth on the BBL 2024-25 points table with just three wins and four losses from seven completed fixtures. The Heat’s batting line-up has primarily revolved around Max Bryant and Matt Renshaw, considering the two Australian cricketers are the only players from the team this season to have accrued over 200 runs. With the ball, Xavier Bartlett has taken the highest number of wickets with 10 scalps.

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Hobart Hurricanes team is currently on a six-match winning streak to be placed second on the eight-team BBL 2024-25 standings. With six wins and just one defeat from seven completed fixtures, the Hurricanes’ NRR currently stands at a formidable 0.120. Much of Hurricanes’ success can be attributed to the blistering batting form of Mitchell Owen and hard-hitting middle-order batter Tim David. All-rounders Nikhil Chaudhary and Chris Jordan have also made valiant contributions for the team with both, bat and ball. Riley Meredith has taken the highest number of wickets among all Hurricanes bowlers this season with 11 scalps.

HEA vs HUR Head-to-Head Record in T20s

HEA vs HUR, BBL 2024-25 Weather And Pitch Report

Weather: According to AccuWeather, one can expect a clear weather in Brisbane during the scheduled match time. With no chances of rains, fans can expect an entertaining evening at the venue. The temperature is expected to range around the 27° mark.

Pitch Report: The conditions at The Gabba in Brisbane seems to be assisting batters off late, considering the average run rate this BBL 2024-25 season at the venue has amounted to a healthy 8.34. Moreover, the average first innings total here across all BBL matches so far has turned out to be 163. Fast bowlers will also be expected to get genuine seam movement and extra bounce off the surface.

The Gabba, Brisbane – Record of Chasing Teams

The chasing teams have won 36 and lost 32 BBL matches at The Gabba in Brisbane. However, in this year’s BBL 2024-25 season, the chasing teams have won each of the four matches hosted here so far. The aforementioned stat might prompt the captain winning the toss to opt to field first.

HEA vs HUR, BBL 2024-25 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats

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HEA vs HUR, BBL 2024-25 Captain and Vice-captain

HEA vs HUR, BBL 2024-25 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

HEA vs HUR, BBL 2024-25: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Matthew Wade
Batters: Max Bryant, Mitchell Owen, Tim David, Nathan McSweeney
All-rounders: Matt Renshaw, Chris Jordan, Nikhil Chaudhary
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Riley Meredith

Captain: Mitchell Owen
Vice-captain: Xavier Bartlett

HEA vs HUR, BBL 2024-25 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

HEA vs HUR, BBL 2024-25: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Matthew Wade
Batters: Mitchell Owen, Tim David, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne
All-rounders: Matt Renshaw, Chris Jordan, Nikhil Chaudhary, Michael Neser
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis

Captain: Matt Renshaw
Vice-captain: Nikhil Chaudhary

HEA vs HUR, BBL 2024-25 Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 1-4-3-3 or 1-4-4-2 combination will be ideal for the game.

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