The 13th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) is currently underway and the tournament has been in the half-way mark. With the knockout teams almost confirmed. Brisbane Heat (HEA) vs Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) will be facing each other in the 29th match of the tournament. The Heat are yet to lose a game in the tournament.
The Hurricanes have won back-to-back games and are looking to have found their form in the tournament. This is the first time that these two teams will meet in the event. The last time these two teams met the Hurricanes won the game by 2 runs in a low scoring thriller. The iconic Gabba will be again witnessing a thrillier game on Sunday.
HEA vs HUR: Match Details
Match: Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, 22nd Match, Big Bash League 2023-24
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Date: 7th, January, 2024
Time: 1:45 PM IST
Live Coverage Details: Star Sports India, Disney Hotstar (OTT)
HEA vs HUR: Pitch Report
There will be a lot more bounce to the pitch, but if the hitters can keep their eye on the crease, they could have no trouble scoring runs. Early in the innings, when the ball is still new and has more bounce off the surface, the bowler can easily pick wickets.
HEA vs HUR: Probable Playing XI
Brisbane Heat
Josh Brown, Colin Munro, Matt Renshaw, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Billings (WK), Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett.
Hobart Hurricanes
Matthew Wade, Caleb Jewell, Mac Wright, Sam Hain, Tim David, Corey Anderson, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis, and Riley Meredith
HEA vs HUR: Full Squads
Brisbane Heat
Xavier Bartlett, Sam Billings, Josh Brown, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Usman Khawaja, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Jack Wildermuth, Paul Walter, Jack Wood.
Iain Carlisle, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Nathan Ellis, Peter Hatzoglou, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright, Chris Jordan, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Liam Gurthie, Nikhil Chaudhary, Sam Heazlett
HEA vs HUR: Dream11 Fantasy
Grand League
Sam Bilings, Colin Munro, Matt Renshaw, Tim David (captain), Michael Nesser, Nikhil Chaudhary, Nathan McSweeney, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Riley Meredith, Xavier Bartlett
Wicket-keepers: Sam Bilings
Batters: Colin Munro, Tim David (captain), Matt Renshaw
All-rounders: Michael Nesser, Nikhil Chaudhary, Nathan McSweeney (vice-captain)
Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Riley Meredith, Xavier Bartlett
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Wicket-keepers: Sam Bilings, Ben McDermott
Batters: Colin Munro, Tim David, Matt Renshaw
All-rounders: Corey Anderson, Nikhil Chaudhary (captain), Nathan McSweeney
Bowlers: Spencer Johnson, Riley Meredith, Xavier Bartlett (vice-captain)