Match Details
Date: 23 December 2022
Time: 1:30 PM IST
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview
Adelaide Strikers have played three games so far this season, winning all of them. They have defeated Sydney Sixers once and Sydney Thunders twice so far. As a result of this, the Strikers sit at the top of the points table. On the other hand, Brisbane Heat have had a rather rough start to the tournament as they have lost both their games so far this season. They have been defeated by Melbourne Renegades on both occasions. Now, with table toppers pitted against them, Brisbane Heat stare at another defeat.
Pitch Report
The Gabba pitch is known for its bounce. While Test matches at this venue are a treat to watch, T20 games also get exciting. The pitch generally offers healthy bounce and carry to the quicks while the stroke-makers thrive on the consistent bounce available.
Team Analysis
Adelaide Strikers
Peter Siddle-led Adelaide Strikers have been phenomenal this season. They have won all three matches so far. In their last game against Syndey Thunders, the Strikers put on a clinical show as they chased down 150 with ease. Matthew Short was the man with the bat for Strikers as the middle-order batters scored a 44-ball 65. He was well-aided by Adam Hose and Chris Lynn who scored 28 runs each. Meanwhile, Henry Thornton and Colin de Grandhomme bagged two wickets each to restrict Thunder at 150/5. Now, with Brisbane Heat in as their next opponent, Adelaide Strikers will back themselves to register another win.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Adelaide Strikers
Jake Weatherald, Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, Adam Hose, Colin de Grandhomme, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), Rashid Khan, Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, Peter Siddle (c)
Brisbane Heat
Brisbane Heat have not got the desired start as they have lost both games so far. Melbourne Renegades have got the best out of Brisbane Heat. In their last game, Heat failed to put on a good total on the board and lost the match by four wickets. Matt Renshaw (29), Sam Billings (25) and Henry Peirson (45) did try to up the ante but found it hard to score at will against the likes of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Akeal Hosein, and Tom Rogers. In bowling, Michael Neser almost pulled it off for his team as the pacer bagged a hat-trick but Andre Russell and Akeal Hosein made lie tight for Brisbane Heat bowers. Now, Brisbane stand a chance to make the amends and register their first win, but it won’t be an easy task at all.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Brisbane Heat
Max Bryant, Colin Munro, Matt Renshaw, Sam Billings, Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), Ross Whiteley, Michael Neser, James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson
Match Prediction
Conclusion
Adelaide Strikers look unbeatable while Brisbane Heat have found it tough to put on a fight. With momentum on their side, Adelaide Strikers are expected to take down Brisbane Heat comfortably.
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