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January 20 2023, 15:54 · Alex Lawes

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars – Round-Robin – Preview & Prediction | BBL|12

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars – Round-Robin – Preview & Prediction | BBL|12
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THE FACTS

When is Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars taking place? Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars will take place on Sunday 22nd January, 2023 at 02:40 (UK)

Where is Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars taking place? Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars will take place at Brisbane Cricket Ground in Brisbane, Australia

Where can I get tickets for Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars? Click here for the latest ticket information for Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars

What TV channel is Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to televise BBL matches so check their schedule here to see if Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars is televised

Where can I stream Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars? If televised on Sky Sports, subscribers will be able to stream Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars live on Sky Go

THE LOWDOWN

BRISBANE HEAT

  • Brisbane Heat begin this match sitting fifth in the table with hope of squeezing into the top three with two games to go in the 2022/23 Big Bash campaign.
  • Their most recent outing was a crucial and dramatic three-wicket victory away to the Melbourne Stars, winning the match off the final ball with Matt Renshaw continuing his fine form unbeaten on 90.

MELBOURNE STARS

  • The Melbourne Stars who suffered from Renshaw’s performance in that match have now suffered back-to-back defeats after they lost the Melbourne derby to the Renegades last weekend.
  • The Stars sit firmly at the bottom-of-the-table after 12 matches with three victories and nine defeats in their opening 12 matches and, quite remarkably but almost completely irrelevant, they have a net run rate of -0.276.

THE PREDICTION

Despite an inconsistent campaign, the Brisbane Heat come into this as the comfortable favourites as they seek to finish the season inside the top three in order to avoid the playoff eliminator. Matt Renshaw’s introduction into the side has been an excellent one with his excellent and match-winning performance the other day being sure to fill him with confidence ahead of this one. The Stars will be confirmed as bottom-of-the-table if they lose this game and the Heat should win, especially at The Gabba.