Get the best HEA vs STR match 13 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 13th encounter of BBL 2025. Expert examination and more with Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers.
HEA vs STR Match 13 Prediction
Match 13 of BBL 2025 brings Brisbane Heat against Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba. This game takes place on Saturday, December 27, at Brisbane’s home ground. Both teams enter this HEA vs STR encounter needing crucial points badly.
Brisbane Heat haven’t found their rhythm yet in BBL 2025 this season. They’ve lost two games out of three played so far unfortunately. Sydney Thunder beat them by 34 runs in their last outing recently.
Adelaide Strikers won their opening BBL 2025 game but then stumbled against Melbourne Stars. They lost that game by 6 wickets, which hurt their confidence a bit. Matthew Short’s 56 runs and Hasal Ali’s two wickets were bright spots though.
Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips
The Gabba Stadium pitch offers plenty of pace and bounce for bowlers. Fast bowlers enjoy bowling here today as batters struggle to score freely early. This pitch report suggests that bowling quality decides matches at this venue mostly.
Pacers get swing during the first powerplay overs before conditions ease up. Batting becomes easier after the initial overs pass as the ball gets older. Winning the toss gives teams a big advantage in planning their strategy.
Sky stays clear with temperatures between 26-30°C at the venue right now. Humidity hovers around 62%, which feels quite comfortable for players. No rain is coming, so the full match happens without any interruptions.
Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers Heat Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 21
Brisbane Heat: 11
Adelaide Strikers: 10
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Brisbane Heat (HEA) Playing XI
Colin Munro
Jack Wildermuth
Matt Renshaw
Hugh Weibgen
Tom Alsop
Max Bryant
Jimmy Peirson
Xavier Bartlett(c)
Shaheen Afridi
Liam Haskett
Matthew Kuhnemann
Adelaide Strikers (STR) Playing XI
Matthew Short(c)
Chris Lynn
Jason Sangha
Liam Scott
Jamie Overton
Harry Nielsen(w)
Jerrssis Wadia
Luke Wood
Henry Thornton
Hasan Ali
Lloyd Pope
HEA vs STR Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Jimmy Peirson
Batsmen: Colin Munro, Matt Renshaw, Tom Alsop, Chris Lynn, Jason Sangha
All-rounders: Jack Wildermuth (c), Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Short (vc)
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Lloyd Pope
Captain Choices for the Dream11
- Jack Wildermuth makes an excellent captain pick for your Dream11 team today
- Matthew Short can score big points as a captain or vice-captain choices
Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers Preview: Players to Avoid
- Usman Khawaja won’t play in today’s Playing XI lineup
- Travis Head will not feature in this Playing XI either
This HEA vs STR Prediction report suggests exciting content for the BBL 2025 season. Today’s toss and pitch win will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests HEA have 53% chances to win and 47% for STR.
