Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat taking place? Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat will take place on Thursday 23rd December, 2021 at 08:15 (UK)
Where is Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat taking place? Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat will take place at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide
What is the expected weather for Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat? 20-25c dry with sunshine before clear skies later and a gentle breeze
Where can I get tickets for Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat? Click here for the latest ticket information for Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat
What TV channel is Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat on in the UK? Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
ADELAIDE STRIKERS
- Adelaide Strikers fell to their second consecutive defeat in this season’s BBL last time out, this time at the hands of reigning champions Sydney Sixers, who defeated them by four wickets.
- Overseas stars Rashid Khan and George Garton did their best to defend the Strikers’ original total by taking five wickets between them, however it did not prove enough and a significant improvement is required within the batting in this one.
BRISBANE HEAT
- Brisbane Heat come into this match on the back of a 53-run hammering at home to Sydney Thunder, their third defeat from four BBL matches played so far in this campaign, not the start that Chris Lynn’s side will have wanted.
- Opening batter Lynn has not played at the level in which he is capable of so far, whilst no half centuries having been scored by the Heat over the course of the competition says it all in terms of the batting fragility that they have shown in their losses.
THE PREDICTION
Neither side head into this one with much confidence as an overall unit and the likelihood is that this match will come down to the performances of a select number of star individuals. When taking into account the performance of Rashid Khan in particular for the Strikers against Sydney Sixers, albeit in a losing effort, a similar showing from the mystery-spin bowler will surely prove too hot for Brisbane Heat to handle, particularly if skipper Lynn is dismissed early on as he was by Sydney Thunder. This should ultimately lay the foundations down for an Adelaide Strikers victory in this one, especially with home advantage being in their favour.
