Big Bash League 2021-22: Match 23, Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars are set to lock horns in Match No.23 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 at The Gabba in Brisbane on Monday, December 27. Back-to-back wins helped the Stars gain some momentum in the BBL, but losses in their previous two encounters have pushed them further back.

The Heat, on the other hand, are hanging in the middle of the table with eight points from five matches. They will be going into the on the back of a thumping 39-run win over Adelaide Strikers. Both teams are pretty equally matched and a fairly competitive match seems to be on the cards.

Match Details

Match – Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars – Match 23

Venue – The Gabba, Brisbane

Time – 03:35 PM IST, 10:05 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the Gabba has been a decent one for batting in the tournament. But the track may get difficult to bat as the game progresses. Hence, teams may avoid chasing on this surface. A fairly high-scoring game seems to be in the offing

Probable XIs

Brisbane Heat

Predicted XI: Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, Ben Duckett, Sam Heazlett, Tom Cooper, Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Matthew Kuhnemann, Liam Guthrie

Melbourne Stars

Predicted XI: Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Joe Burns, Glenn Maxwell (c), Andre Russell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Clint Hinchliffe, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 14, Brisbane Heat – 9, Melbourne Stars – 5, N/R- 0

At The Gabba

Matches- 6, Brisbane Heat – 4, Melbourne Stars – 2, N/R- 0

Probable top performers

Glenn Maxwell- Melbourne Stars

Glenn Maxwell has been outstanding for the Stars in the ongoing edition of the BBL. He has clearly been the standout batter for his team in the championship. The veteran has notched 175 runs from five matches at an average of 35 and most importantly, a strike rate of 150.86.

Mitchell Swepson- Brisbane Heat

Mitchell Swepson has played only two matches and has found his feet for the Heat in the championship. In two matches, the leg-spinner has picked up three wickets, most importantly at an economy rate of 7.25. The Stars’ batters need to play him with a lot of caution.

Today’s match prediction: Melbourne Stars to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.