Brace yourself for another thrilling encounter as the Brisbane Heat face off against the Melbourne Stars in Match 19 of the Big Bash League 2024-25. This exciting game is scheduled for Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 1:45 PM IST, at the iconic The Gabba, Brisbane.
Match Preview
The Melbourne Stars have had a disastrous start to this season, losing all five matches so far. Their winless streak has left them at the bottom of the points table, and they are in desperate need of a turnaround to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Brisbane Heat, on the other hand, have had a mixed start to their campaign. The defending champions currently sit fifth in the standings with two wins and two losses in four games. Playing at home, the Heat will aim to bounce back and gain momentum.
Pitch Report
The Gabba offers a well-balanced surface, providing assistance to both pacers and spinners. Chasing has been the preferred strategy at this venue, as dew often plays a role in evening games.
Probable Playing XIs
Brisbane Heat
- Max Bryant
- C Munro (C)
- Matt Renshaw
- NA McSweeney
- PI Walter
- Michael Neser
- Will Prestwidge
- SH Johnson
- Mitchell Swepson
- Jack Wildermuth
- T Banton (wk)
Bench: Usman Khawaja, Jimmy Peirson, TP Alsop, Marnus Labuschagne, Callum Vidler, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Jack Wood, Daniel Drew, Tom Whitney, Tom Straker
Melbourne Stars
- HWR Cartwright
- MP Stoinis (C)
- BJ Webster
- TK Curran
- SB Harper (wk)
- BM Duckett
- GJ Maxwell
- Mark Steketee
- Brody Couch
- AF Milne
- D Warren
Bench: SM Boland, Campbell Kellaway, Usama Mir, Hamish McKenzie, JS Paris, JM Clarke, J Merlo, PM Siddle, Tom Rogers, Austin Anlezark, Blake Macdonald, DW Lawrence
Key Highlights
- Melbourne Stars are yet to register their first win of the season.
- Brisbane Heat will aim to utilize their home advantage and move up the points table.
- The Gabba pitch promises an exciting contest between bat and ball.
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