Match 1 HEA vs STA Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24
HEA vs STA: Melbourne Stars will lock horns against Brisbane Heat in Match 1 of the Big Bash League, 2023-24 on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Brisbane Heat will be captained by Usman Khawaja, boasting a well-rounded squad featuring Colin Munro, Marnus Labuschagne, Max Bryant, and Sam Billings as key batters. The bowling attack will be spearheaded by Spencer Johnson, Matt Kuhnemann, and Mitchell Swepson.
On the other hand, the Melbourne Stars, captained by all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, boast a star-studded lineup, featuring top-order batters Tom Fraser Rogers, Joe Burns, Sam Harper, and Hilton Cartwright. Leading the bowling attack are Usama Mir, Liam Dawson, Nathan Coulter Nile, and Olly Stone.
Here’s your comprehensive guide for the HEA vs STA match with all the necessary information, including match details, pitch report, probable playing 11 and squads of Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars, player records, stats, and Dream11 predictions for the fantasy teams of Match 1 of the Big Bash League, 2023-24.
HEA vs STA Match Details
Match: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, Match 1
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Time: 1:45 PM (IST) | 8:15 AM (GMT) | 6:15 PM (Local)
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Pitch Report For HEA vs STA, Match 1
The track at Gabba is lightning-fast, offering extra zip for the quick bowlers, while batters are expected to be handsomely rewarded for hitting through the line. Spinners are expected to get some help in the middle overs but overall, pacers are likely to dominate the game. We can expect a high-scoring encounter here on Wednesday.
Pitch Stats of The Gabba, Brisbane For HEA vs STA, Match 1
Average First Innings Score: 179
Matches Won by Team Batting First: 80%
Matches Won by Team Bowling First: 20%
Note: The above stats are based on the record of the past couple of matches played at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Probable Playing XI For HEA vs STA, Match 1
Brisbane Heat Playing XI
Matt Renshaw, Usman Khawaja (C), Colin Munro, Marnus Labuschagne, Max Bryant, Sam Billings (WK), Jack Wildermuth, Michael Neser, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson.
Melbourne Stars Playing XI
Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Sam Harper (WK), Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Tom Rogers, Joel Paris.
Stats of Brisbane Heat & Melbourne Stars Form in Last 5 Matches
HEA vs STA Captaincy Picks For Match 1 Between Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars
Glenn Maxwell
Michael Neser
Marcus Stoinis
HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For Match 1
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars – Fantasy Team 1
HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team 1
Wicket-Keeper: Sam Billings
Batters: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Tom Rogers
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Michael Neser, Marcus Stoinis, Matt Renshaw, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Nathan Coulter-Nile, Spencer Johnson
Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vice-Captain: Michael Neser
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars – Fantasy Team 2
Wicket-Keeper: Sam Billings
Batters: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Tom Rogers
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Michael Neser, Marcus Stoinis, Matt Renshaw
Bowlers: Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson
Captain: Michael Neser
Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis
HEA vs STA Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Brisbane Heat is expected to win this match.
HEA vs STA Match 1 Live Streaming and Broadcast, Where to Watch?
Online Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Disclaimer: The composition of this fantasy team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and intuition, this team is offered as a reference for your fantasy game selection and serves as an example. Keep the mentioned points in mind when forming your fantasy team and exercise your own judgment.
