Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers will cross paths in the 53rd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne on January 17, Monday.
Brisbane Heat have won three matches and eight encounters, bagging 15 points. They are currently at the seventh position on the points table. Their net run rate is also on the negative side and they need some better performances to force themselves a better position on the table.
On the other hand, Perth Scorchers have won 10 matches and lost just three matches, bagging an invaluable 38 points. They have confirmed their pole position with the league stage almost coming to an end.
Scorchers have already confirmed their playoff spot and are having a hand on the silverware. Ashton Turner-led side has been unstoppable throughout the season barring a few moments. They are having top class moments in pressure situations, which is the reason why they are having a good season.
Match Details
Match: Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, Match 53
Date and Time: January 17, Monday, 2:45 PM IST
Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
HEA vs SCO Predicted Playing XI
Brisbane Heat
Nathan McSweeney, Chris Lynn (c), Lachlan Pfeffer (wk), Ben Duckett, Sam Heazlett, Jimmy Peirson, Michael Neser, James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson
Perth Scorchers
Kurtis Patterson, Nick Hobson, Laurie Evans, Ashton Turner (c), Aaron Hardie, Chris Sabburg (wk), Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou, David Moody, Lance Morris
Pitch Report
Batting first teams are benefiting a lot in the tournament right from the first match of the season at this venue. We can expect the captain winning the toss to go for batting to put pressure on the opposition. Batting second would be a nightmare against a quality bowling attack.
HEA vs SCO Match Prediction
Both teams are having contrasting seasons so far. Scorchers have been unstoppable and are sticking to their pole position consistently right from the start of the season. Heat, on the other hand, are struggling to find crucial wins. We can expect Scorchers to continue sticking to their top position by bagging a big win over Brisbane Heat.
HEA vs SCO Dream11 Fantasy Suggestions
Fantasy Team #1: Ben Duckett, L Pfeffer, Kurtis Patterson, Ashton Turner, Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, James Bazley, Aaron Hardie, Andrew Tye, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett
Captain: Ashton Agar, Vice-captain: Ashton Turner
Fantasy Team #2: Ben Duckett, Chris Lynn, Kurtis Patterson, Ashton Turner, Sam Heazlett, Ashton Agar, James Bazley, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett
Captain: James Bazley, Vice-captain: Kurtis Patterson
