Get ready for an action-packed contest as the BBL 15 will host a thrilling game on New Year's Eve on December 31. The 2017-18 Adelaide Strikers are ready to take on the two-time champion Brisbane Heat. This contest will be live from Adelaide Oval, with a scheduled start of 1:45 PM IST. This is the second consecutive game between these two sides.
Brisbane Heat managed to win the previous game by a small margin of 7 runs. Both sides produced a nail-biting finish, and fans will expect another cliffhanger here on Wednesday. Captain Matt Short's form will be a big boost for the Strikers, but they are struggling with the form of other batters. Max Bryant, Matt Renshaw, and Jack Wildermuth are performing well for the Heat. Brisbane Heat will be keen to carry on from where they left off in the last game.
STR vs HEA: Match Info.
- · Series: Big Bash League 2025-26
- · Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat, Match 17
- · Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- · Time: 1:45 PM IST
- · Date: December 31, 2025 (Wednesday)
Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat: Head-to-Head: STR (24) – HEA (5)
The contest between these two teams has always been very close. There have been 22 matches in the BBL between these two sides. Brisbane Heat are slightly ahead with 12 victories, and Adelaide Strikers have won ten games.
STR vs HEA: Pitch Report
Adelaide Oval has always been a good batting venue. The average score here is around 165-175 in T20s. The batters can play their shots here freely because of the good bounce. The outfield is also very good, and the square boundaries are short. It is a perfect chase venue.
STR vs HEA: Live Streaming Details
- · TV: Star Sports Network
- · Digital: Jio Hotstar (App or Website)
STR vs HEA: Weather Report
The weather forecast shows a clear and sunny day in Adelaide, with the temperature expected to be around 26°C in the evening. The moderate wind speed will be expected to be between 15 and 17 kmph with an average humidity of 30 percent.
STR vs HEA: Last Five Results
Brisbane Heat: L, L, W, L, W
Adelaide Strikers: L, L, W, L, L
Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat: Predicted XIs:
Adelaide Strikers: M. Short (c), C. Lynn, L. Scott, M. Harvey, J. Overton, H. Manenti, H. Nielsen (wk), L. Wood, J. Wadia, H. Ali, L. Pope
Brisbane Heat: J. Wildermuth, C. Munro, M. Renshaw, T. Alsop, H. Weibgen, M. Bryant, J. Peirson (wk), X. Bartlett (c), M. Kuhnemann, L. Haskett, T. Balkin
STR vs HEA: Top Players
Brisbane Heat: Matt Renshaw has been the most consistent player for Brisbane Heat in the BBL 15. He will be the one to watch out for with the bat.
Adelaide Strikers: Captain Matthew Short scored a fifty against the Heat in the previous game. He looked in good form and played some brilliant shots.
Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat Today’s Match Prediction: Brisbane Heat have the momentum after a win in the previous game against Adelaide Strikers. The Strikers have a fragile batting unit, which has suffered several collapses. The top order hasn't started well. and the middle order has failed under pressure.
Brisbane Heat have been slightly better in this department. Bowling-wise, Brisbane Heat are marginally better than Adelaide Strikers. They are also in good form. That is why Brisbane Heat will be favorites going into this game on New Year's Eve.
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