The opening match of the "Big Bash League, 2023/24 " will be played between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars (HEA vs STA). The match will be played at the The Gabba, Brisbane on 7th December 2023 at 01:45 PM IST.
HEA vs STA (Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, Match 1
Date: 7th December 2023
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
HEA vs STA, The Gabba, Brisbane Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the The Gabba, Brisbane is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 160 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 65% of its matches.
Weather Report for The Gabba, Brisbane
Temperature is expected to be around 26.88 °C with 62% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.9 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 80% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
HEA vs STA, Head to Head
In the 18 matches played between these 2 teams, Brisbane Heat Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Melbourne Stars.
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HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Renshaw | 3 | 106 | 21.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 19, 0, 0, 87, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 0 |
| Max Bryant | 5 | 125 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 81, 18, 14, 2, 10 | - |
| Thomas Rogers | 5 | 125 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 15, 33, 26, 13, 38 | - |
- Matthew Thomas Renshaw
Matt Renshaw is a Batter and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 19, 0, 0, 87, 0 runs averaging 21.2 per match.
- Max Arthur Bryant
Max Bryant is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Max Bryant has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 81, 18, 14, 2, 10 runs at an average of 25 per match.
- Thomas Fraser Rogers
Thomas Rogers is a Batter and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Thomas Rogers is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 125 runs averaging 25 per match.
HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 5 | 225 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 65, 32, 55, 67, 6 | - |
| Spencer Johnson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.6 | - | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
- Nathan Mitchell Coulter-Nile
Nathan Coulter-Nile is a Bowler and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 3 matches Nathan Coulter-Nile has taken 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Xavier Colin Bartlett
Xavier Bartlett is a Bowler and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast medium this player is also a handy batsman and in the recently played matches has scored 65, 32, 55, 67, 6 runs, averaging at 45 runs per match.
- Spencer Henry Johnson
Spencer Johnson is a Bowler and has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Spencer Johnson bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.
HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Neser | 3 | 34 | 6.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 15, 0, 19, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 69 | 13.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 17, 0, 45, 7, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 63 | 12.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 40, 23, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Michael Gertges Neser
Michael Neser is an All Rounder and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Michael Neser has scored 34 runs averaging 6.8 per match.
- Marcus Peter Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches Marcus Stoinis has scored 17, 0, 45, 7, 0 runs averaging 13.8 per match.
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches Beau Webster has scored 0, 40, 23, 0, 0 runs averaging 12.6 per match.
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HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Neser | 3 | 34 | 6.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 15, 0, 19, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Matt Renshaw | 3 | 106 | 21.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 19, 0, 0, 87, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 69 | 13.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 17, 0, 45, 7, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Max Bryant | 5 | 125 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 81, 18, 14, 2, 10 | - |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 |
- Michael Gertges Neser
Michael Neser is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches Michael Neser has scored 34 runs averaging 6.8 per match.
- Matthew Thomas Renshaw
Matt Renshaw is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches Matt Renshaw has scored 106 runs at an average of 21.2 per match.
- Marcus Peter Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches Marcus Stoinis has scored 17, 0, 45, 7, 0 runs at an average of 13.8 per match.
- Max Arthur Bryant
Max Bryant is a Batter and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 125 runs at an average of 25 per match.
- Nathan Mitchell Coulter-Nile
Nathan Coulter-Nile is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Nathan Coulter-Nile has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.
HEA vs STA Squad Information
Brisbane Heat (HEA) Squad: Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Sam Billings, Jimmy Peirson, Jack Wildermuth, Matthew Kuhnemann, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Swepson, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Nathan McSweeney, Lachlan Hearne, Jack Wood, Will Prestwidge and Josh Brown
Melbourne Stars (STA) Squad: Liam Dawson, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Imad Wasim, Joe Burns, Mark Steketee, Olly Stone, Scott Boland, Joel Paris, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Nick Larkin, Sam Harper, Harry Brook, Jonathan Merlo, Haris Rauf, Corey Rocchiccioli, Brody Couch, Campbell Kellaway and Thomas Rogers
HEA vs STA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Sam Billings
Batters: Max Bryant, Hilton Cartwright and Josh Brown
All-Rounders: Michael Neser, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis and Liam Dawson
Bowlers: Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Bartlett and Matthew Kuhnemann
Captain: Matthew Kuhnemann
Vice-Captain: Nathan Coulter-Nile
HEA vs STA (Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars), Match 1 Preview
Melbourne Stars are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Melbourne Stars have won 1 games and lost 4. Brisbane Heat are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Brisbane Heat have won 3 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 51 of the Big Bash League, 2022/23 where Sam Hain scored the highest fantasy points for Brisbane Heat with 106 match fantasy points while Thomas Rogers topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Melbourne Stars with 65 match fantasy points.