Adelaide Strikers will square off against Brisbane Heat in the 17th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26, scheduled to be played on Wednesday, 31st December at 1:45 PM IST. The match will take place at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Check out the best Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s STR vs HEA clash.
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Brisbane Heat have had a mixed campaign so far, winning two matches and losing two, with inconsistency marking their season to date. They currently sit fourth in the points table and will be keen to build on their recent momentum after defeating the same opposition by seven runs in their last encounter. However, they have suffered a setback with Shaheen Afridi ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.
Meanwhile, Adelaide Strikers have lost momentum since winning their opening game of the tournament against Sydney Sixers. They have gone on to lose their next two matches, including one against the same opposition, and now find themselves sixth in the points table. An improved performance will be required if they are to avenge their earlier defeat.
Jack Wildermuth stands out as the top choice for the captaincy role, having scored 125 runs and been outstanding with the ball by taking eight wickets so far in the tournament. Matt Renshaw, who has been in excellent form with the bat and has amassed 196 runs in the competition, shapes up as a strong option for vice-captaincy in this game.
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20 matches played at Adelaide Oval.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 11 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 8 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 158 runs |
STR vs HEA Probable Playing XI
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short(c), Chris Lynn, Mackenzie Harvey, Liam Scott, Jamie Overton, Harry Manenti, Harry Nielsen(w), Jerrssis Wadia, Luke Wood, Hasan Ali, Lloyd Pope
Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro, Jack Wildermuth, Matt Renshaw, Hugh Weibgen, Tom Alsop, Max Bryant, Jimmy Peirson(w), Xavier Bartlett(c), Liam Haskett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin
STR vs HEA Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | BBL 2025-26 Stats |
|---|---|
| Matt Renshaw | 196 runs |
| Matthew Short | 134 runs |
| Max Bryant | 130 runs |
| Jack Wildermuth | 125 runs & 8 wickets |
| Colin Munro | 87 runs |
| Xavier Bartlett | 8 wickets |
STR vs HEA Dream11 Team
