The inaugural match of the Big Bash League 2023/24 will be played between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars (HEA vs STA) at The Gabba, Brisbane on December 7 at 1:45 PM IST.
HEA vs STA (Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, Match 1
Date: December 7, 2023
Time: 1:45 PM IST
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
HEA vs STA (Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars), Match 1 Preview
Melbourne Stars are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Melbourne Stars have won 1 games and lost 4. Brisbane Heat are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Brisbane Heat have won 3 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 51 of the Big Bash League 2022/23 where Sam Hain scored the highest fantasy points for Brisbane Heat with 106 match fantasy points while Thomas Rogers topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Melbourne Stars with 65 match fantasy points.
HEA vs STA, The Gabba, Brisbane Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at The Gabba, Brisbane is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 160 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 65% of its matches.
Weather Report for The Gabba, Brisbane
The temperature is expected to be around 27°C with 62% humidity. 2.9 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 80% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team.
HEA vs STA, Head-to-Head
In the 18 matches played between these 2 teams, Brisbane Heat's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Melbourne Stars.
HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Renshaw | 3 | 106 | 21.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 19, 0, 0, 87, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 0 |
| Max Bryant | 5 | 125 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 81, 18, 14, 2, 10 | - |
| Thomas Rogers | 5 | 125 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 15, 33, 26, 13, 38 | - |
- Matthew Thomas Renshaw
Matt Renshaw is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Matt Renshaw has scored 19, 0, 0, 87 and 0 runs averaging 21.2 per match.
- Max Arthur Bryant
Max Bryant is a batter and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 81, 18, 14, 2 and 10 runs averaging 25 per match.
- Thomas Fraser Rogers
Thomas Rogers is a batter and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Thomas Rogers is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 15, 33, 26, 13 and 38 runs averaging 25 per match.
HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 5 | 225 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 65, 32, 55, 67, 6 | - |
| Spencer Johnson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.6 | - | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
- Nathan Mitchell Coulter-Nile
Nathan Coulter-Nile is a bowler and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Nathan Coulter-Nile has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Xavier Colin Bartlett
Xavier Bartlett can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium Xavier Bartlett is also a handy batsman and in recent matches, he has scored 65, 32, 55, 67 and 6 runs at an average of 45 per match.
- Spencer Henry Johnson
Spencer Johnson is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. This player bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recent 5 matches, Spencer Johnson has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Neser | 3 | 34 | 6.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 15, 0, 19, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 69 | 13.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 17, 0, 45, 7, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 63 | 12.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 40, 23, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Michael Gertges Neser
Michael Neser is an all-rounder and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 34 runs averaging 6.8 per match.
- Marcus Peter Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is an all-rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Marcus Stoinis is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 69 runs averaging 13.8 per match.
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. Beau Webster is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 0, 40, 23, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 12.6 per match.
HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Neser | 3 | 34 | 6.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 15, 0, 19, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Matt Renshaw | 3 | 106 | 21.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 19, 0, 0, 87, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 69 | 13.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 17, 0, 45, 7, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Max Bryant | 5 | 125 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 81, 18, 14, 2, 10 | - |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 |
- Michael Gertges Neser
Michael Neser is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Michael Neser is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 34 runs averaging 6.8 per match.
- Matthew Thomas Renshaw
Matt Renshaw can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Matt Renshaw is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 19, 0, 0, 87 and 0 runs at an average of 21.2 per match.
- Marcus Peter Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is an all-rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, Marcus Stoinis has scored 69 runs averaging 13.8 per match.
- Max Arthur Bryant
Max Bryant can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, Max Bryant has scored 81, 18, 14, 2 and 10 runs averaging 25 per match.
- Nathan Mitchell Coulter-Nile
Nathan Coulter-Nile is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches, Nathan Coulter-Nile has taken 0, 1, 1, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.
HEA vs STA Squad Information
Brisbane Heat (HEA) Squad: Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Sam Billings, Jimmy Peirson, Jack Wildermuth, Matthew Kuhnemann, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Swepson, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Nathan McSweeney, Lachlan Hearne, Jack Wood, Will Prestwidge and Josh Brown.
Melbourne Stars (STA) Squad: Liam Dawson, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Imad Wasim, Joe Burns, Mark Steketee, Olly Stone, Scott Boland, Joel Paris, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Nick Larkin, Sam Harper, Harry Brook, Jonathan Merlo, Haris Rauf, Corey Rocchiccioli, Brody Couch, Campbell Kellaway and Thomas Rogers.
HEA vs STA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Sam Billings
Batters: Max Bryant, Hilton Cartwright and Josh Brown
All-Rounders: Michael Neser, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis and Liam Dawson
Bowlers: Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Bartlett and Matthew Kuhnemann
Captain: Matthew Kuhnemann
Vice-Captain: Nathan Coulter-Nile
Photo credit: Alamy
