Match Details:
Date: January 22, 2023
Time: 8:10 AM IST
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
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Preview:
The Big Bash League has scheduled some interesting fixtures for a Super Sunday double-header which kicks off with the Brisbane Heat hosting the Melbourne Stars at the Gabba. Both teams played each other in their previous game where the Heat emerged victorious with a three-wicket margin. Matt Renshaw took home the Player of the match award for an incredible 90-run knock.
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Pitch Report:
The Gabba is often praised for producing tracks which benefit both the batters and bowlers with their pace and bounce. The average first innings total in the Gabba is 165.
Analysis:
Brisbane Heat
After a poor start to the season, the Brisbane Heat have managed to climb into the playoff race with decent results over the last few games. The Usman Khawaja-led team has managed to extract quality performances from local Aussie talent like Jimmy Peirson, Matt Renshaw and Matthew Kuhnemann, who have excelled in each department.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Brisbane Heat
Josh Brown, Usman Khawaja (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Sam Hain, Jimmy Peirson (wk), James Bazley, Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann
Melbourne Stars
On the other hand, the Melbourne Stars have been among the most disappointing teams so far in the tournament. After some great performances at the start, the Stars have remained at the bottom of the table with nine losses out of 12 games. Despite another poor season, Joe Clarke, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Adam Zampa have been top performers in their departments.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Melbourne Stars
Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, James Seymour, Nick Larkin, Clint Hinchliffe, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood, Liam Hatcher, Adam Zampa (c)
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
Like their previous fixture, Brisbane Heat will defeat the Melbourne Stars to enter the top four of the Big Bash League 2022-23.
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