BBL 2018-19, Match 48: Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Brisbane Heat will host the Perth Scorchers at the Gabba for the 48th match of BBL 2018-19. With both these teams already out of the tournament, this match doesn’t hold much significance when the whole dynamics of the points table are considered. But, it is an opportunity for one of the sides to salvage the lost pride.

Both the Heat and the Scorchers only registered three wins each in eleven games. However, Brisbane sits one point ahead of Perth as their game against Sydney Thunder yielded no result due to the failure of floodlights. When these sides met each other earlier in the season, the Heat defeated the Scorchers at the Optus Stadium.

Match Details:

The 48th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2018-19 will be played between Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers at the Gabba in Brisbane.

The match starts at 7:40 PM local time (9:40 AM GMT) (3:10 PM IST).

The game will be live on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD in India. Live streaming for this match is available on Sony Liv.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Gabba track has got enough on offer for both the batsmen as well as the bowlers. There will be good bounce and carry on this pitch. The chasing teams have found slightly more success while playing here.

Average first innings score: 159 (Last four matches)

Chasing team’s record: Won – 2, Lost – 1, N/R – 1

Probable XI:

Brisbane Heat:

Chris Lynn (C), Max Bryant, Brendon McCullum, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Alex Ross, Ben Cutting, Brendan Doggett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Lalor, Mujeeb ur Rahman.

Bench – Jack Prestwidge, Sam Heazlett.

Squad changes:

In – Sam Heazlett

Out – Mitch Swepson

Perth Scorchers:

Cameron Bancroft, Shaun Marsh, Mitch Marsh (C), Ashton Turner, Nick Hobson, Hilton Cartwright, Andrew Tye, Clint Hinchliffe, Matt Kelly, Jason Behrendorff, Usman Qadir.

Bench – Liam Guthrie, Josh Inglis.

Squad changes:

In – Josh Inglis, Clint Hinchliffe

Out – Nathan Coulter-Nile, Michael Klinger

Team News:

Nathan Coulter-Nile has soreness in his hamstring.

Power Picks:

Chris Lynn has failed terribly in the last four matches. His scores read 4, 2, 0, 10 in the last four innings which aggregates only to 16 runs at an average of 4. He never scored less than 30 in four consecutive innings in the BBL. The hard-hitting batsman could come back strong in the upcoming match.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

The first preferences that you should have a look at as your captain and vice-captain are Shaun Marsh, Ben Cutting and Ashton Turner. Andrew Tye, Cameron Bancroft and Chris Lynn are the other options as multipliers.

Playing XI #1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Cameron Bancroft

Batters – Chris Lynn, Alex Ross, Max Bryant, Shaun Marsh (C), Ashton Turner

All-Rounders – Ben Cutting (VC), Mitchell Marsh

Bowlers – Matthew Kuhnemann, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye

Playing XI #2 for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Jimmy Pierson

Batters – Chris Lynn (C), Max Bryant, Shaun Marsh (VC), Ashton Turner

All-Rounders – Ben Cutting, Mitchell Marsh

Bowlers – Matthew Kuhnemann, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye

Expert Advice:

Picking Chris Lynn and Mujeeb Ur Rahman is subjected to risk given their recent performances and their price-tags.

Probable Winners:

Brisbane Heat are the predicted winners for the upcoming game.

*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.

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