HEA vs STR Dream11 Prediction, Match 13, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Brisbane Heat are set to face the Adelaide Strikers in the 13th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday, December 27.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 26 Dec 2025, 21:11 IST

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Preview

In the 13th game of the BBL 2025-26, Brisbane Heat (HEA) are set to face Adelaide Strikers (STR). Brisbane Heat didn’t have a good start to this season as they lost two out of the three games so far. Moreover, they lost the previous game by 34 runs against the Sydney Thunder. However, Matt Renshaw and Hugh Weibgen performed well in the last game and scored 43 and 30 runs, respectively. Brisbane Heat will definitely try to get a win in this match.

On the other hand, the Adelaide Strikers had an excellent start to this season, winning their first game, but they lost the previous game by 6 wickets against the Melbourne Stars. Matthew Short was the best performer for them in the previous match as he scored 56 runs off 42 balls. Hasal Ali did well with the ball and took two wickets.

Match Information

Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers, Match 13

Big Bash League, 27 Dec 2025, Sat, 1:45 PM IST ,The Gabba

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

The Gabba

Clouds

19.6°C

80% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Brisbane Heat

L
W
L
L
L

Adelaide Strikers

L
W
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Matt Renshaw

HEA - bat

163 Runs

3 Matches

2

Jack Wildermuth

HEA - all

124 Runs

3 Matches

3

Liam Scott

STR - all

76 Runs

2 Matches

4

Colin Munro

HEA - bat

73 Runs

3 Matches

5

Matthew Short

STR - ALL-ROUNDER

71 Runs

2 Matches

6

Hugh Weibgen

HEA - bat

68 Runs

3 Matches

1

210.34

3 Matches

2

Henry Thornton

STR - bowl

200.00

2 Matches

3

Liam Haskett

HEA - bowl

200.00

3 Matches

4

Matt Renshaw

HEA - bat

179.12

3 Matches

5

Jack Wildermuth

HEA - all

174.65

3 Matches

6

Colin Munro

HEA - bat

155.32

3 Matches

1

Jack Wildermuth

HEA - all

6 Wkts

3 Matches

2

Luke Wood

STR - BOWLER

3 Wkts

1 Match

3

Lloyd Pope

STR - bowl

3 Wkts

2 Matches

4

Jamie Overton

STR - all

3 Wkts

2 Matches

5

Xavier Bartlett

HEA - bowl

3 Wkts

3 Matches

6

Hasan Ali

STR - bowl

2 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Luke Wood

STR - BOWLER

6.50

1 Match

2

Lloyd Pope

STR - bowl

6.71

2 Matches

3

Jamie Overton

STR - all

7.63

2 Matches

4

Henry Thornton

STR - bowl

7.83

2 Matches

5

Hasan Ali

STR - bowl

8.71

2 Matches

6

Jack Wildermuth

HEA - all

8.83

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Brisbane Heat

C Munro, Jack Wildermuth, Matt Renshaw (C), Max Bryant, Hugh Weibgen, Jimmy Peirson (wk), SH Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, S Afridi, Xavier Bartlett, Liam Haskett

Bench : Usman Khawaja, Michael Neser, TP Alsop, Marnus Labuschagne, NA McSweeney, Callum Vidler, O Patterson, Lachlan Hearne, Paddy Dooley

Adelaide Strikers

MW Short (C), CA Lynn, Jason Sangha, AI Ross, J Overton, J Wadia, HJ Nielsen (wk), Henry Thornton, L Wood, L Pope, Hasan Ali

Bench : AT Carey, Thomas Kelly, TM Head, CJ Boyce, MW Harvey, Liam Scott, Jordan Buckingham, Tom Straker

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Gabba Stadium usually offers good pace and bounce for the fast bowlers, making it difficult for the batsmen. High chances that excellent bowling will determine the outcome of this game. The fast bowlers will probably get some swing early on, but after the first power play, the conditions may become easier for the batsmen. The toss will play a crucial role in this match.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

45%

Batting Pitch

152

Average Score

55%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Matt Renshaw HEA | BAT

Matt Renshaw was the best performer with the bat for Brisbane Heat in the previous season. Moreover, he ‌scored 43 runs in the last game against the Thunder. His form will definitely impact the team's performance.

9
VC

Matthew Short STR | ALL-ROUNDER

Matthew Short performed brilliantly in the previous season for the Strikers. He has scored 300 runs in the last 8 games. Moreover, he scored 56 runs in the last game as well. He has the ability to perform well with the bat and ball.

9

Colin Munro HEA | BAT

Colin Munro is an excellent top-order batter. He has given many match-winning performances with the bat in the past. Moreover, he scored 1481 runs in the 56 games with an average of 30.22 in the BBL.

9

Jack Wildermuth HEA | ALL

Jack Wildermuth is an aggressive top-order batter, and he can also perform well with the ball. Moreover, he took two wickets in the previous game against the Sydney Thunder. He can definitely surprise his opponents with a good performance.

7.5

Max Bryant HEA | BAT

Bryant is an aggressive batter. Moreover, he scored 298 runs in 11 games. He can definitely surprise his opponents with a good performance.

7.5

Lloyd Pope STR | BOWL

Lloyd Pope is currently in excellent form; he took 18 wickets in the 12 games. Moreover, he also took a wicket in the previous game against the Stars. He will definitely be a key player for the Adelaide Strikers.

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6.5

Harry Nielsen

STR | WK

7.5

Hugh Weibgen

HEA | BAT

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Dec 26 2025 9:11 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

HEA

5 : 6

STR

Credits Left
7.5/100

Mega League
Jimmy Peirson

7

Max Bryant

7.5

Matt Renshaw

8.5

Chris Lynn

8.5

Colin Munro

9

Jack Wildermuth
C

9

Matthew Short
VC

9

Jamie Overton

9

Hasan Ali

9

Lloyd Pope

7.5

Luke Wood

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

HEA

7 : 4

STR

Credits Left
9/100

Head To Head
Jimmy Peirson

7

Max Bryant

7.5

Matt Renshaw
C

8.5

Colin Munro
VC

9

Jack Wildermuth

9

Matthew Short

9

Jamie Overton

9

Xavier Bartlett

8

Spencer Johnson

8

Lloyd Pope

7.5

Luke Wood

8.5

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