- Match: Brisbane Heat (BH-W) vs Melbourne Stars (MS-W)
- Date- 7th December 2023
- Match Format- 20 overs
- Venue- The Gabba, Brisbane
- Time- 1:45 PM (IST)
- Weather Forecast- Partly Cloudy, 32℃
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Match Prediction Preview:
Welcome to the HEA vs STA Today Prediction curated by Kheltalk cricket experts.
In Match 1 of the Big Bash League 2023-24, Brisbane Heat will be locking horns with Melbourne Stars. The match will be taking place at The Gabba in Brisbane.
Brisbane Heat were the runners-up in the previous edition of BBL 2023-24 and would be looking to cross the final hurdle, this time around.
On the other hand, Melbourne Stars had finished with the wooden spoon in BBL 2022-23. They had registered 11 losses in 14 games.
Top Batters HEA vs STA
- Marnus Labuschange (HEA)- 468 runs in Big Bash League
- Glenn Maxwell (STA)- 2275 runs in T20Is
- Harry Brook (STA)- 494 runs in T20Is
Top Bowlers for HEA vs STA
- Nathan Coulter-Nile (STA)- 34 wickets in T20Is
- Mitchell Swepson (HEA)- 58 wickets in Big Bash League
- Spencer Johnson (HEA)- 9 wickets in Big Bash League
HEA vs STA Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1- If HEA bats first
- First Innings score prediction- HEA is expected to score 200-220 runs
- Result prediction- HEA will win the match by 20-40 runs
Scenario 2- If STA bats first
- First Innings score prediction- STA is expected to score 150-170 runs
- Result prediction- HEA will win the match by 5 wickets
HEA vs STA Today Match Prediction, Match 1, Who Will Win the Match?
Brisbane Heat to win
We predict that Brisbane Heat will be winning this game of the Big Bash League 2023-24. The likes of Mitchell Swepson, Marnus Labuschange and Spencer Johnson will be the key players to watch out for.
Team Update/Players Availability/Injury News
There are no injury updates for now. We will update if there are any.
Predicted Playing 11
Brisbane Heat Predicted Playing XI
Usman Khawaja (c), Josh Brown, Marnus Labuschagne, Sam Billings (wk), Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Jack Wildermuth, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Spencer Johnson
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing XI
Sam Harper (wk), Tom Rogers/Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Dawson, Scott Boland, Corey Rocchiccioli/Usama Mir, Haris Rauf
HEA vs STA: Complete Squad
Brisbane Heat: Usman Khawaja, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Brown, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Colin Munro, Sam Billings, Paul Walter, Jack Wildermuth
Melbourne Stars: Scott Boland, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Harper, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell, Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Harry Brook (withdrawn), Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Liam Dawson (overseas replacement for Harry Brook, first three matches only), Imad Wasim (from December 26)
Also read: BBL 2023-24 Squad: Sydney Sixers Full Players List, Match Schedule & Venues
