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HEA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 52 | HEA vs SCO Dream11 Prediction | Heat vs Scorchers Key Players | Docklands Pitch Report

Brisbane Heat’s difficult season hit a new low yesterday after they were thrashed at the hands of Melbourne Stars. The result means that the Heat are now out of finals’ contention, reflecting a season of inconsistent cricket, even before they were ravaged by COVID-19.

Now, they have just pride to play for. The first of their two remaining games is against Perth Scorchers, who will welcome back some big names for this clash. Mitch Marsh, Josh Inglis and Colin Munro are all available as they look to gain some further momentum ahead of the playoffs after a successful season where they have lost just three games out of 13 to date.

Scorchers beat Heat earlier in BBL 11, and they will be looking to do the same with a near full-strength team here at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. A solid performance will increase confidence further as they have their key players back on deck with top spot sewn up.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Brisbane Heat:

• It has been a disappointing season for Chris Lynn (avg. 18.90), but today he comes up against one of his favourite opponents. He has the most runs in Heat-Scorchers matches with 611 at a fine average of 47.00 and strike rate of 140.78.
• Lynn will be looking to improve on his record at Marvel Stadium: 8 inns, 149 runs, avg. 21.29, SR 131.36.
• Ben Duckett struck a half-century yesterday vs Stars, and he will be aiming to produce more of the same today. He is the Heat’s top-scorer this season with 293 runs at an average of 29.30 and strike rate of 135.02.
• Sam Heazlett has fallen away (scores of 12, 0, 4 and 9 in last four innings) after a promising start to the season. He scored a 17-ball 34 vs Scorchers earlier in BBL 11, but averages just 13.60 against them overall in five innings.
• James Bazley remains Heat’s leading wicket-taker with 12 wickets in nine matches this season. He took 1/27 vs Scorchers earlier in BBL 11.
• Mark Steketee has enjoyed a fruitful season despite the expensive day vs Stars yesterday (11 wickets in six matches), but will be aiming to overcome a poor record against Scorchers: 9 inns, 6 wickets, avg. 47.00, econ. 9.45.
• Mitch Swepson had a tough day yesterday vs Stars (0/38 in three overs), but he has a good record vs Scorchers. He has taken eight wickets in five matches at an average of 16.13 and economy rate of 6.45.

Perth Scorchers:

• Mitchell Marsh is back and he loves playing Brisbane Heat. In nine innings against them, he has smashed 408 runs at a remarkable average of 81.60 and strike rate of 167.90.
• Also, Marsh has enjoyed success at Docklands Stadium in BBL 11, with scores of 86 and 42* against the Renegades.
• Kurtis Patterson struck an excellent 30-ball 55 vs Heat earlier this season.
• Colin Munro has a score of 82 in three innings vs Heat. He was enjoying a brilliant BBL 11 campaign before contracting COVID-19, striking 353 runs in 10 matches at an average of 50.42 and strike rate of 133.71.
• Ashton Turner is in excellent recent form. The skipper has struck scores of 69 (41), 47* (26) and 28 (15) in his last three innings. He is in the right form to improve on his poor record vs Heat: 9 inns, 154 runs, avg. 19.25, SR 127.27.
• Andrew Tye has the most wickets in Heat-Scorchers matches, with an impressive 17 in 11 matches at an average of 16.59 and economy rate of 7.20, including 2/32 earlier this season.
• Also, Tye has taken the third-most wickets in BBL 11 (19 in 13 matches, avg. 17.57, SR 13.4).
• Jason Behrendorff also has an excellent record vs Heat, with 15 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 16.80.

Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 17, Heat 7, Scorchers 10.
• Scorchers have won five of the past six matches between the teams, including a six-run win early in BBL 11.
• Ashton Agar has taken just the four wickets in seven innings vs Heat (avg. 37.50, econ. 5.84). He is capable of adding to that tally.

Possible Playing 11

Brisbane Heat have included left-arm spinner Paddy Dooley in their 17-man squad.

Brisbane Heat: 1. Chris Lynn, 2. Nathan McSweeney/Max Bryant, 3. Lachlan Pfeffer, 4. Ben Duckett, 5. Sam Heazlett, 6. Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), 7. Michael Neser, 8. James Bazley, 9. Mark Steketee, 10. Mitch Swepson, 11. Matt Kuhnemann/Xavier Bartlett

Perth Scorchers have big inclusions for this match. Mitch Marsh and Josh Inglis are back from the Australia Test squad, while Colin Munro returns after testing positive for COVID-19.

However, Ashton Agar is in some doubt with a left shoulder complaint. Laurie Evans is out with a broken toe.

Perth Scorchers: 1. Kurtis Patterson, 2. Josh Inglis (wk), 3. Mitch Marsh, 4. Colin Munro, 5. Ashton Turner (c), 6. Aaron Hardie, 7. Ashton Agar/David Moody, 8. Andrew Tye, 9. Jason Behrendhorff, 10. Peter Hatzoglou, 11. Lance Morris

Marvel Stadium Docklands Pitch Report and Weather

Docklands has played host to a number of high-scoring matches in BBL 11. The average first innings score is 174.86, with the team batting first winning five of seven matches.

Weather is not an issue at this ground as there is a roof.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

• Wicket-keepers: Ben Duckett
• Batsmen: Chris Lynn, Kurtis Patterson
• All-rounders: Mitch Marsh, Ashton Agar
• Bowlers: Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff

Match Prediction

After another one-sided Ashes Test and countless one-sided BBL games, the tournament is in need of a close game. However, on paper and form, Scorchers should be too strong.