HEA vs HUR Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – BBL 2020-21, Match 16

Match Details

The 16th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes at The Gabba, Brisbane.

This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (6:15 PM local). It will be live on Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.

Preview

The 16th match of the ongoing BBL season will see the Brisbane Heat host the Hobart Hurricanes on Sunday. The Hurricanes are topping the points table at the moment with three wins in four matches and 11 points to their name. They are coming into this match after beating the Melbourne Renegades in their erstwhile encounter and will be hoping to put their best foot forward in this match.

The Heat, on the other hand, lost the previous game by just two runs against the Adelaide Strikers. The stand-in skipper Jimmy Peirson tried his best to take his team home but fell short in the end. Moreover, they are yet to win a single game in three outings and will be finally hoping to get off the mark this season. To make things worse, their skipper Chris Lynn has been ruled out of next six matches.

HEA vs HUR Weather Report for Match 16

It will be a bit cloudy for almost the whole day on Sunday in Brisbane. But there is no chance of rain during the match and we should be able to witness the whole 40 overs of action. The temperature will hover in the mid-20s during the action in the middle.

Pitch Report

The only game played at the venue witnessed 151 almost being chased. It was Heat’s poor batting effort upfront that they couldn’t chase the total. Bowlers have something on offer on this pitch and expect them to exploit the same.

Average first innings score

150 (Only game played at the venue in BBL 2020-21)

Record of the chasing teams

Won – 0; Lost – 1

Injury & Availability News

Chris Lynn has been ruled out of next six matches. Lewis Gregory has replaced him in the line-up and is likely to play this match.

Dawid Malan is available to play for Hobart Hurricanes having completed his 14-day quarantine period.

HEA vs HUR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat

Sam Heazlett, Max Bryant, Tom Cooper, Daniel Lawrence, Lewis Gregory, Jack Wildermuth, Jimmy Peirson (C & WK), Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ben Laughlin.

Bench

James Bazley, Matt Kuhnemann, Simon Milenko, Lachlan Pfeffer, Connor Sully, Jack Wood.

Hobart Hurricanes

D’Arcy Short, Dawid Malan, Ben McDermott (WK), Peter Handscomb (C), Colin Ingram, Tim David, Keemo Paul, James Faulkner, Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith.

Bench

Johan Botha, David Moody, Mitchell Owen, Wil Parker, Charlie Wakim, Nick Winter, Maclister Wright.

HEA vs HUR Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Dawid Malan is an excellent option to pick for this match. He is World’s number 1 T20I batsman and will play for the Hurricanes. Malan is coming off a sensational series against South Africa amassing 173 runs in three outings including an unbeaten 99 in the last game.

Ben McDermott has so far scored 135 runs in two outings at a brilliant strike-rate of close to 170. He will bat in the middle-order and is expected to make the difference again.

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Jack Wildermuth is known for his all-round heroics. He has picked four wickets and scored 32 runs in two innings thus far.

James Faulkner has so far accounted for 8 wickets in four innings at an average of 13.50. He has been extremely economical as well.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection

Captain Options: Dawid Malan, Ben McDermott

Vice-Captain Options: Jimmy Peirson, D’Arcy Short, James Faulkner

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HEA vs HUR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Jimmy Peirson, Peter Handscomb

Batsmen – Ben McDermott (C), Colin Ingram, David Malan, Max Bryant

All-Rounders – D’Arcy Short (VC), James Faulkner

Bowlers – Xavier Bartlett, Jack Wildermuth, Riley Meredith

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HEA vs HUR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Jimmy Peirson

Batsmen – Max Bryant, Sam Heazlett, Dawid Malan (C), Ben McDermott

All-Rounders – Dan Lawrence, D’Arcy Short, James Faulkner (VC)

Bowlers – Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis

Expert Advice

Max Bryant is a dangerous batsman and can be made captain of your Grand League team for this match.

Today’s HEA vs HUR Probable Winners

Hobart Hurricanes are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.