
adelaide strikers host brisbane heat in the 17th match of Big Bash League 2025-26 At Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. The rematch follows the Heat’s narrow seven-run win over the Strikers in their first encounter on December 27. Home advantage could help the Strikers reverse their recent decline in form.
Adelaide Strikers are currently sixth with one win and two losses, struggling after back-to-back defeats including a six-wicket defeat melbourne stars, matthew short While he is ahead in batting with 134 runs. luke wood On top in bowling with five wickets. Brisbane Heat sit third with two wins from four, boosted by their recent thriller against the Strikers max bryant Scored 63 runs.
AS vs BH, BBL|15: Match Details
- date and time: 31 December (Wednesday); 1:45 PM IST / 8:15 AM GMT / 6:45 PM local
- venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
AS vs BH, head-to-head record in BBL
Matches played: 22 | Brisbane Heat won: 12 | Adelaide Strikers won: 10 | No result/tied: 0
adelaide oval pitch report
The Adelaide Oval is considered one of the most batsman-friendly venues in the BBL, known for its uniform bounce and reliable pace that allows shot makers to play with confidence. That said, it is not without its challenges. Under lights, the new ball can spin faster, giving fast bowlers a real chance early on. As the match progresses, the surface becomes slightly slower in the middle overs, allowing spinners and change-up bowlers into the contest.
Squad:
adelaide strikers, matthew short (c), Chris Lynn, Mackenzie Harvey, Liam Scott, Harry Manenti, Jamie Overton, Xerxes Wadia, Luke Wood, Harry Neilson (wk), Hasan Ali, Lloyd Pope, Jason Sangha, Henry Thornton
brisbane heat: Colin Munro, Jack Wildermuth, Matt Renshaw, Hugh Wiebgen, Max Bryant, Tom Alsop, Jimmy Pearson (wk), Xavier Bartlett (c), Shaheen Afridi, Matthew Kuhnman, Thomas Balkin, Liam Haskett, Lachlan Hearn, Ollie Patterson.
AS vs BH, BBL|15: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- Adelaide Strikers won the toss and batted first
- Adelaide Strikers’ Powerplay Score: 48-58 (6 overs)
- Adelaide Strikers’ total score: 170-185
Case 2:
- Brisbane Heat won the toss and batted first
- Brisbane Heat’s powerplay score: 52-62 (6 overs)
- Brisbane Heat total score: 175-195
Match result: The team batting first to win the competition
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