HEA vs STR Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report - BBL 14, Match 9

HEA vs STR, BBL 2024-25: Dream11 Predictions For Match 9 [Source: @StrikersBBL, @HeatBBL/x.com]

The Brisbane Heat (HEA) will taken on the Adelaide Strikers (STR) in the ninth match of the BBL 2024-25 (BBL 14). This match will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane on December 22 at 1:45 PM IST.

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

HEA vs STR Preview

The Brisbane Heat faced the Melbourne Stars in their first outing. The Stars batted first in the match and posted 162/6 at the end of their 20 overs. The Heat in reply chased down the target in 18.1 overs losing only a couple of wickets. With that win, the Heat have gained a net run rate of +0.872 and are currently in the top half of the table. They will be looking to win this game and maintain their position within the top four.

The Adelaide Strikers are two games down in the tournament. While they lost their first match against the Thunder, they came back strong and defeated the Melbourne Stars in their second outing. With one win in two matches and a net run rate of +0.280, the Strikers are currently in the bottom four of the table. They will be looking to win this game and climb up the ladder in the points table.

HEA vs STR: Toss Upate

Brisbane Heat have won the bat flip and have opted to bowl first.

HEA vs STR Head-to-Head Record

HEA vs STR Weather And Pitch Report

Weather - The weather during the game is expected to ideal for a game of cricket. The skies will stay mainly clear as reported by AccuWeather with the highest temperature around 21°C and very little chance of rain.

Pitch Report - The pitch at the Gabba will be a balanced one. While the new ball bowlers might get a bit of help from the track initially, the true pace and bounce of the track will help the batters after that. A close contest between the bat and the ball can be expected in this game. 

Gabba, Brisbane- Record of Chasing Teams

In the last edition of the BBL four matches were completed at this venue. Notably, all the four games were won by the team batting first. So, the captain winning the toss might look to bat first in this game.

STR vs HEA Fantasy Cricket Players Stats

Hot Picks for HEA vs STR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips

HEA vs STR Captain and Vice-captain

HEA vs STR Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

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

Wicketkeepers: Jimmy Peirson, Ollie Pope
Batters: D'Arcy Short, Max Bryant
All-rounders: Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Paul Walter
Bowlers: M Swepson, Xavier Bartlett, Henry Thornton, Lloyd Pope

Captain: Jamie Overton
Vice-captain: Max Bryant

HEA vs STR Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

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

Wicketkeeper: Jimmy Peirson
Batters: Alex Ross, D'Arcy Short, Max Bryant
All-rounders: Jamie Overton, Matt Short, Matt Renshaw, Paul Walter
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Lloyd Pope, Matt Kuhnemann

Captain: Xavier Bartlett
Vice-captain: Lloyd Pope

STR vs HEA Expert Advice

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

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