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BBL 10 Match 16: HEA vs HUR Preview Dream11 Possible 11 Pitch Report | HEA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Today | Heat vs Hurricanes Key Players | Gabba Pitch Report

It’s starting to creep into desperation territory for the Brisbane Heat. Winless in three matches, after a poor season in BBL 09, the Heat will now be without skipper Chris Lynn for six matches due to a hamstring injury.

So, who do they turn to for inspiration? Their batting, except for Jimmy Peirson last time out, continues to be a concern as they can’t put together consistent performances. So, a team performance, like the Sydney Thunder produced yesterday, is a must if the Heat are going to get out of this form slump they find themselves in once again.

And it won’t be an easy task. They run into the third-placed Hobart Hurricanes, who have three wins in four matches this season. And that’s without D’Arcy Short hitting his straps. The Hurricanes look to have greater depth in BBL 10, and will be looking to continue the momentum as the two Sydney teams, who currently sit above them on the table, are looking good so far.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Brisbane Heat:

• Max Bryant hit 65 (36) and 28 (18) against the Hurricanes last season. Can he build on the starts he’s been making in recent matches? (20, 29, 12)
• Jimmy Peirson is coming off an incredible knock of 69* (36) to nearly achieve a miracle victory vs Strikers.
• Tom Cooper has a decent record vs the Hurricanes: 11 matches, 188 runs, avg. 31.33.
• Mark Steketee has taken 12 wickets in eight games vs the Hurricanes. He could be key in this match.
• Jack Wildermuth will be key. Earlier this season, he smashed 31 (11) and took 3 wickets vs Thunder. This was after he hit a hundred vs the Indians for Australia A.

Hobart Hurricanes:

• D’Arcy Short has had a quiet start to BBL 10 (scores of 0, 72, 2 and 1). However, he loves playing against the Heat, with 359 runs against them at an average of 89.75.
• The world number one T20I batsman, Dawid Malan, is set to play. He has a superb T20 record, with 5,852 runs in 213 matches at an average of 33.63 and SR 129.38. In T20Is, he has smashed 10 50+ scores in 19 matches.
• Colin Ingram has the most runs for Hobart Hurricanes so far in BBL 10 (4 matches, 145 runs, avg. 36.25).
• Ben McDermott has the next-most with 135 runs in two matches, including 89* in his last match vs Renegades. Can he improve on his average of 25 in five innings vs the Heat?
• Scott Boland took 3/16 vs Heat last season.
• James Faulkner has taken eight wickets in four games in BBL 10.

Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Heat 6, Hurricanes 10.
• Brisbane Heat beat Hobart Hurricanes twice last season.
• Tim David currently has a strike rate of 169.86 in BBL 10 (124 runs, avg. 62.00).

Possible Playing 11

Lewis Gregory has been named in the Brisbane Heat squad after completing his 14-day quarantine. He is a chance of playing. Lachy Pfeffer has also been named. He is Chris Lynn’s batting replacement, and it remains to be seen if he makes the XI.

Brisbane Heat: 1. Max Bryant, 2. Sam Heazlett, 3. Lachy Pfeffer/Simon Milenko, 4. Dan Lawrence, 5. Tom Cooper, 6. Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), 7. Jack Wildermuth, 8. Lewis Gregory, 9. Mark Steketee, 10. Mujeeb ur Rahman, 11. Ben Laughlin/Xavier Bartlett

Dawid Malan is in the Hobart Hurricanes squad, and is set to play.

Hobart Hurricanes: 1. D’Arcy Short, 2. Dawid Malan, 3. Ben McDermott (wk), 4. Colin Ingram, 5. Peter Handscomb (c), 6. Tim David, 7. James Faulkner, 8. Keemo Paul, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Scott Boland, 11. Riley Meredith

Gabba Pitch Report and Weather

The Gabba track was a good one for batting in the Heat-Strikers match, even though the scores weren’t too high-scoring (150 vs 148). Expect another good track.

A mostly sunny and warm day is forecast for Brisbane.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

A Brisbane Heat win without Chris Lynn looks a tough ask. Hobart Hurricanes look more balanced and well-rounded, and look good for a win.

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