Big Bash League Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Match 32 | Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers – Can BH beat the SCO and retain the top spot in the points table? | Jan 10

Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers Match Analysis

On Wednesday night at the Gabba, Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers square off in Match 32 of the  Big Bash League 2023–24. Brisbane Heat are currently leading the standings and have not lost yet this season. The Perth Scorchers, who won the BBL in 2022–2023 and 2021–2022, are three points behind them with just one match remaining.

Brisbane Heat’s bowling attack helped them cross the winning line even though they only managed to score 132/7 in their previous encounter. They will need to score more runs in this game, though, if they are to keep their perfect record.

Many cricket analyzers were shocked when the Perth Scorchers were soundly defeated by the Adelaide Strikers in Match 27, but Aaron Hardie’s side bounced back against the Sydney Thunder on Monday. They will face the top-of-the-table team with no fear.

Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers Team Preview & Squads

Brisbane Heat

This season, the Brisbane Heat have been the standout squad, winning six of their eight games. They are undefeated even though two of their encounters were called off.

Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne have been declared ready for the team’s next encounter, which is an intriguing development. The inclusion of Khawaja and Labuschagne, who both played in the Heat’s season opener against the Melbourne Stars, creates a selection quandary. The outcome of their forthcoming matches against the reigning champions Scorchers is critical, as it will most likely determine first place and the right to host the Qualifier final on January 19.

This season, skipper Colin Munro has been the team’s most productive batter, blasting 222 runs in 6 innings at an average of 44.40 and a strike rate of 144.15. The squad will also look to Nathan McSweeney (142 runs in 5 innings with an average of 35.50 and a strike rate of 111) for some middle-of-the-order runs.

Brisbane has two exceptionally consistent wicket-takers in Xavier Bartlett (13 wickets in 6 innings at an economy of 7.47) and Paul Walter (10 wickets in 6 innings at 7.94).

Brisbane Heat Squads

Brisbane Heat Squads

Colin Munro (c), Sam Billings (wk), Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Michael Neser, Marnus Labuschagne, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, and Matthew Kuhnemann.

Perth Scorchers

The Perth Scorchers have won five of their first six games this season, losing only one. They recently defeated Sydney Thunder by a dominant 7 wickets, chasing down a target of 138 with five balls left.

This season, Aaron Hardie has been their standout batter, collecting 273 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 134 and an average of 54.60.

Josh Inglis is another hitter that you should keep an eye on. Perth’s success this year has been greatly attributed to the hard-hitting wicket-keeper batsman, who has amassed 175 runs at an average of 58.33 and a strike rate of 133.5 in 6 innings.

When it comes to bowlers, you only need to look at Lance Morris and Jason Behrendorff, who have both collected nine wickets. And there’s the always dependable Andrew Tye, who takes 7 wickets at 8.47 in 6 innings. Perth boasts perhaps one of the strongest bowling attacks in the game with these three.

Perth Scorchers Squads

Perth Scorchers Squads

Aaron Hardie (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Sam Whiteman, Laurie Evans, Zak Crawley, Cooper Connolly, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Lance Morris, and Jason Behrendorff.

Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers outfield report

The Gabba, Brisbane

The Brisbane Heat won the last encounter at the Gabba after being asked to bat first. However, we anticipate that both teams will want to start the game with the field first.

Due to the wet conditions, DLS was required in the previous match at this site, with only one ball bowled. There may be some rain early in the game, but the rest of the day is expected to be dry and muggy.

As the tournament continued, the pitch at the Gabba became more difficult to bat on. We may anticipate a two-paced surface with a par score of no more than 155.

Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Perth Scorchers have won all the last five encounters between these two teams.

Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers Prediction

Winning the toss

• Brisbane Heat

Player of the Match

• Brisbane Heat – Colin Munro

Most runs

• Brisbane Heat – Colin Munro
• Perth Scorchers – Aaron Hardie

Most wickets

• Brisbane Heat – Xavier Bartlett
• Perth Scorchers – Jason Behrendorff

Most sixes

• Brisbane Heat – Colin Munro
• Perth Scorchers – Aaron Hardie

Team Scores Batting First

• Brisbane Heat – 165+
• Perth Scorchers – 155+

According to cricket analysts, the Brisbane Heat have a 53.7% chance of winning.

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