Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes: Match Preview
Who: Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes
What: Match 36, KFC BBL|14
Where: The Gabba, Brisbane
When: Thursday, January 16, 2025. Bat flip at 5.45pm local, 6.45pm AEDT, first ball at 6.30pm local, 7.30pm AEDT
The Brisbane Heat will face off against the Hobart Hurricanes in a crucial match at The Gabba, with both teams looking to secure their spot in the playoffs. The Heat are currently fifth on the table, while the Hurricanes are sitting pretty in second place.
Match Squads:
Brisbane Heat:
- Usman Khawaja (c), Tom Alsop, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan McSweeney, Michael Neser, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitch Swepson, Paul Walter
- Ins: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Paul Walter
- Outs: Colin Munro (finger), Jack Wood, Daniel Drew, Tom Straker
Hobart Hurricanes:
- Nathan Ellis (c), Marcus Bean, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Jake Doran, Peter Hatzoglou, Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Matthew Wade, Charlie Wakim, Tim Ward
- In: Tim Ward
- Out: Billy Stanlake
What's on the Line:
The Hurricanes are already guaranteed a top-three spot and at least one home final, but another win in their final two games would secure a top-two finish and a second chance in the playoffs.
The Heat, meanwhile, still have their finals hopes solely in their control – win both of their remaining games and the Heat will finish in the top four and keep their title defence alive.
KFC BBL|14 Standings:
| Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | NRR | Ded. | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sydney Sixers Men | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.156 | 0 | 13 |
| 2. Hobart Hurricanes Men | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.120 | 0 | 13 |
| 3. Sydney Thunder Men | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0.340 | 0 | 11 |
| 4. Melbourne Stars Men | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.073 | 0 | 8 |
| 5. Brisbane Heat Men | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | -0.863 | 0 | 7 |
| 6. Adelaide Strikers Men | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.067 | 0 | 6 |
| 7. Perth Scorchers Men | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.057 | 0 | 6 |
| 8. Melbourne Renegades Men | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.033 | 0 | 6 |
The Gabba, Brisbane Pitch Report:
The Gabba is renowned for its bounce and pace, and the pitch is expected to offer both bounce and movement. The surface is likely to be challenging for batters, with a first-innings target of around 180 considered par. The conditions will test the skills of both the bowlers and the batsmen.
Weather Report:
Partly cloudy with a high of 23°C and a low of 18°C, with a slight chance of rain disrupting play.
Dream11 Prediction:
Captain: Max Bryant
Vice-Captain: Mitchell Owen
Wicketkeepers: Matthew Wade
Batters: Max Bryant, Tim David, Nathan McSweeney, Mitchell Owen
All-rounders: Michael Neser, Chris Jordan, Matt Renshaw, Nikhil Chaudhary
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Riley Meredith
Head-to-Head Dream11 Team Prediction:
Wicketkeepers: Matthew Wade
Batters: Max Bryant, Tim David, Nathan McSweeney, Mitchell Owen
All-rounders: Michael Neser, Chris Jordan, Matt Renshaw
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Riley Meredith
Who Will Win Today's Match?
The Hobart Hurricanes are expected to win this match, given their current form and position on the table. However, the Brisbane Heat are desperate to stay alive in the competition and will put up a fierce fight.
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