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STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 50

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BBL 11’s 50th match is a crucial one. Both Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat are on their last legs, with the Adelaide Strikers pulling away on the table thanks to recent wins.

Both the Stars and Heat have been ravaged by COVID-19 this season. Both will welcome back more key players, but the time is now to deliver as defeat will surely mean season over.

As a result of their COVID outbreak, this will now be the Stars’ fifth match in seven days to make up for postponed matches. It has been a struggle overall, with their latest effort a disappointing defeat yesterday in Adelaide. The batting potential is there, but it needs to click against a Heat side that welcomes back a number of bowlers.

Like the Stars, the Heat were badly affected by COVID-19, fielding an inexperienced attack in recent matches. Here, they will welcome back Test squad members Michael Neser and Mitch Swepson, while James Bazley and Mark Steketee are available too alongside Fakhar Zaman and skipper Jimmy Peirson with the bat.

It’s now or never for these two sides. Who will hold their nerve?

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Melbourne Stars:

  • Joe Clarke was outstanding vs Heat earlier this season. He belted 85 off 44 balls to win player of the match. Hilton Cartwright was the other star on the night, smashing 79 off 44 balls.
  • Cartwright (344 runs, avg. 31.27, SR 142.14) and Clarke (322 runs, avg. 29.27, SR 144.39) are the Stars’ top scorers in BBL 11.
  • Glenn Maxwell found some form two games ago vs Renegades with an unbeaten half-century. However, it has been a frustrating few weeks for Maxwell, with scores of 12, 2, 4, 7, 5, 68* and 16 in his last seven knocks.
  • The Heat isn’t Maxwell’s favourite opponent (211 runs, avg. 19.18), but he is capable of turning this around on a ground he has a solid record at: 42 inns, 1,077 runs, avg. 30.77, SR 141.34.
  • Nathan Coulter-Nile is expected to return in this match. He has 12 career wickets in eight matches v Heat, including five scalps in three games for Stars vs Heat.
  • Adam Zampa has taken the most wickets by any Stars bowler vs Heat (12 wickets, avg. 22.83, econ. 7.03). Also, Zampa has the most wickets in T20s at the MCG, with 38 scalps in 28 innings at an average of 19.00 and strike rate of 16.61.

Brisbane Heat:

  • It has been a season to forget for Chris Lynn (161 runs, avg. 17.88), but his one innings of note came against Stars (57 off 34 balls). In fact, Lynn has scored the most runs in Stars-Heat matches, with 381 runs in 12 innings at an average of 38.10 and strike rate of 147.67.
  • Lynn in T20s at the MCG: 8 inns, 230 runs, avg. 32.86, SR 140.24.
  • Fakhar Zaman is set to play his second match for Brisbane Heat. He finished 2021 in good form, so the Heat will be hoping he can produce the goods today.
  • Ben Duckett has been one of the positives for Brisbane Heat this season. He has struck 242 runs at a strike rate of 138, including a 35-ball 54 vs Stars earlier this season.
  • Mitch Swepson is set to return. The leg-spinner has taken the most wickets in Heat-Stars matches, with an impressive 14 in eight matches at an average of 14.21 and economy rate of 6.42. This includes a superb 12 wickets in five matches at the MCG at an average of just 9.50.
  • Mark Steketee also has good numbers vs Stars. The seamer has taken 12 wickets in seven matches against them (avg. 16.67), including 3/40 earlier this season.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 15, Stars 6, Heat 9.
  • Stars (207/9) beat Heat (187/9) by 20 runs earlier this year.
  • Michael Neser has taken seven wickets in eight career matches vs Stars (econ. 8.93). He will be aiming to improve on these numbers.
  • James Bazley has taken 11 wickets in eight matches this season (avg. 21).
  • Stars currently sit six points outside the top five. Heat sit nine points outside with two games in hand. Must win.

Possible Playing 11

Melbourne Stars have named an 18-man squad for this match. Nathan Coulter-Nile is a chance of returning after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Also, it will be interesting to see whether the Stars open with Maxwell or Stoinis.

Melbourne Stars: 1. Joe Clarke (wk), 2. Glenn Maxwell, 3. Beau Webster, 4. Marcus Stoinis, 5. Hilton Cartwright, 6. Joe Burns, 7. Nathan Coulter-Nile, 8. Clint Hinchliffe, 9. Adam Zampa, 10. Brody Couch, 11. Ahmad Daniyal

It is good news for Brisbane Heat in this crucial clash. They welcome back Test duo Michael Neser and Mitchell Swepson. Also, Fakhar Zaman is available, and regular skipper Jimmy Peirson returns.

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

MCG Pitch Report and Weather

The teams batting first have scored just 126, 139 and 139 in the last three matches at the MCG. The chasing team went on to win all those games.

Here, with the two teams boasting some hitting power, we should see higher scores. The MCG track is typically an easy-paced surface, where bowlers will bowl into the wicket to force the batsmen to hit to the longer square boundaries.

A warm and sunny day with a top of 29 degrees is forecast for Melbourne.

Dream11 Prediction

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

Option 1:

STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 50 | STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Today | Stars vs Heat Key Players | MCG Pitch Report
BBL 2021/22 Match 50: STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: BBL 2021/22 Match 50 | STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Today | Stars vs Heat Key Players | MCG Pitch Report
BBL 2021/22 Match 50: STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett
  • Batsmen: Chris Lynn, Hilton Cartwright
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell
  • Bowlers: Mitch Swepson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa

Match Prediction

Stars to win at home.

Charbel Coorey
Charbel Cooreyhttps://cricblog.net
Charbel is the owner & founder of cricblog.net, based in Sydney, Australia. He started the website to fulfill his love for the game of cricket. Charbel has been featured on other publications including OP India, Times of India, and The Roar, among others. He is also a keen fantasy sports player. Charbel has also had the privilege of interviewing cricketers on the CricBlog TV YouTube channel, including James Neesham, Rassie van der Dussen, Andrew Tye, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat and Saurabh Netravalkar: https://www.youtube.com/@cricblogtv For any story tips or questions, you can contact Charbel at charbelcoorey@cricblog.net.

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