Big Bash League 2018-19: Match 50, Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI Updates & Fantasy Cricket Tips - February 3rd, 2019
After thumping wins over Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers respectively, Adelaide take on the Brisbane Heat in a mouth-watering clash as part of a doubleheader on Sunday. The Strikers took down the Hurricanes courtesy of a whirlwind inning from Jake Weatherald and are eyeing another win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
In their way stand the Brisbane Heat who blew away the Scorchers with the likes of Mujeeb and Lalor running riot. With Chris Lynn and Alex Carey back into six-hitting form, this match promises to be a highly entertaining one.
Squads to choose from
Brisbane Heat:
Max Bryant, Joe Burns, Ben Cutting, Brendan Doggett, Sam Heazlett, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Lalor, Chris Lynn, Brendon McCullum, James Pattinson, James Peirson, Jack Prestwidge, Matt Renshaw, Alex Ross, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mark Steketee, Mitch Swepson
Adelaide Strikers:
Wes Agar, Alex Carey, Michael Cormack, David Grant, Travis Head, Colin Ingram, Rashid Khan, Ben Laughlin, Jake Lehmann, Michael Neser, Liam O'Connor, Peter Siddle, Matt Short, Billy Stanlake, Cameron Valente, Jake Weatherald, Jon Wells, Nick Winter, Harry Nielsen.
Playing XI Updates
Adelaide Strikers:
Wes Agar could drop out of the side for Peter Siddle while the rest of the squad should remain unchanged. Alex Carey and Jake Weatherald's timely return to form bodes well for the Strikers who need to win all of their matches to stand a chance at making it into the semi-finals. Rashid Khan and Ben Laughlin will be key players in the bowling department with Chris Lynn and Max Bryant required to be halted early on.
Possible XI: Carey(WK), Weatherald, Ingram(C), Lehmann, Wells, Nielsen, Neser, Valente, Rashid, Laughlin and Siddle.
Brisbane Heat:
Akin to their opponents, Heat shouldn't be making any unnecessary changes to the side which won against the Scorchers. Kuhnemann and Mujeeb opened the bowling to critical success with both of them accounting for three wickets in the powerplay itself. Josh Lalor's hattrick was the cherry on the cake for the Heat, who are looking for another win to add respectability to their disappointing campaign. Max Bryant and McCullum will have to step up along with their captain, Lynn for the cause of the team.
Possible XI: Bryant, Lynn(C), McCullum, Renshaw, Ross, Pierson(WK), Cutting, Prestwidge, Lalor, Mujeeb and Kuhnemann.
Fantasy Tips and Suggestions
Wicket-keeper: Alex Carey is the preferred option with the south-paw back to his supreme best against the Hurricanes. His performance could decide the fate of the match and the fantasy contest as well.
Batsmen: Chris Lynn is a must have in the fantasy team with the Queenslander being the highest run-scorer in BBL history also. The likes of Colin Ingram, Jake Weatherald and Alex Ross would also be handy options in the fantasy team while Matt Renshaw could also be opted for his bowling ability.
All-rounders: Ben Cutting and Michael Neser are the ideal all-rounders to have in the fantasy team with both of them firing with bat and bowl consistently. Cutting has a fifty to his name as well further justifying his selection.
Bowlers: The two Afghan spinners, Rashid and Mujeeb have experienced fairly successful seasons personally in spite of their franchises currently placed in the bottom half of the table. Along with them, hattrick hero, Josh Lalor and Ben Laughlin would be valuable additions as well.
Captain: Alex Carey is the front-runner for this position with the likes of Chris Lynn and Colin Ingram also among the potential candidates. Carey is one of the most dependable batsmen in the BBL and considering his record against the Heat, he should be the ideal choice.
Fantasy Suggestion #1: Alex Carey(WK), Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Matt Renshaw, Jake Lehmann, Ben Cutting, Michael Neser, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Josh Lalor and Ben Laughlin. Captain: Alex Carey
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Alex Carey(WK), Brendon McCullum, Colin Ingram, Max Bryant, Jake Lehmann, Ben Cutting, Michael Neser, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Josh Lalor and Peter Siddle. Captain: Colin Ingram