Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions BBL|13 Match 32: Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers – 10th January 2024

Here are the Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions for Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, 32nd Match, Big Bash League at Brisbane, 10, January 2024

 

Live Scores and Stats - Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, 32nd Match

Match Analyst

The 32nd match of the Big Bash League is set to take place at Brisbane on 10th January 2024 between Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers.

In the points table, Brisbane Heat currently holds the top spot with 6 wins and 0 losses from their 8 matches. They have accumulated 14 points with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 1.435. On the other hand, Perth Scorchers are placed second with 5 wins and 1 loss from their 7 matches. They have 11 points with a NRR of 1.027.

 

Current Form

In terms of current form, Brisbane Heat's key players to watch out for are Usman Khawaja, Sam Billings, and Mitchell Swepson. Khawaja has been in great form, averaging 28 runs per match, while Billings has contributed with 27 runs per match. Swepson has been the standout bowler for the team, picking up the highest number of wickets, 5.

In their last match against Hobart Hurricanes, Brisbane Heat won by 1 run through the DLS method. After being put to bat, Brisbane Heat managed to score 132 runs, with Colin Munro leading the charge with 57 runs. Chris Jordan was impressive with the ball, taking 3 wickets for Hobart Hurricanes. In the second innings, Nikhil Chaudhary played a crucial role in the chase, scoring 56 runs. Spencer Johnson and Xavier Bartlett were the standout bowlers for Brisbane Heat, taking 2 and 3 wickets respectively.

For Perth Scorchers, Mitchell Marsh and Laurie Evans have been their top performers in the playing eleven. Marsh has averaged 56 runs per match, while Evans has contributed 33 runs per match. Jason Behrendorff has been the star bowler for the team, picking up the highest number of wickets, 15.

In their last match against Sydney Thunder, Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets with 5 balls remaining. Sydney Thunder put up a total of 137 runs, with Alex Hales scoring 72 runs. Ashton Agar was the standout bowler for Perth Scorchers, taking 2 wickets for just 6 runs. In the second innings, Zak Crawley played a pivotal role in the chase, scoring 64 runs. With 2 runs needed in the last over, Laurie Evans hit the winning boundary to secure victory for Perth Scorchers.

Weather

The weather forecast for the match predicts overcast clouds in Brisbane.

Players to watch

Key players to watch out for in the match in the batting department are C Munro and MT Renshaw for Brisbane Heat, and JP Inglis and MR Marsh for Perth Scorchers.

In terms of bowling, MP Kuhnemann and MG Neser will be crucial for Brisbane Heat, while JP Behrendorff and AJ Tye will be key for Perth Scorchers.

Win Prediction

Taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, our win predictor gives Perth Scorchers a 53 percent chance of winning. The average first innings total at the venue is 170.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Perth Scorchers - Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Hamish McKenzie, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman, Zak Crawley, Laurie Evans

Brisbane Heat - Xavier Bartlett, James Bazley, Sam Billings, Max Bryant, Sam Hain, Sam Heazlett, Usman Khawaja, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Ross Whiteley, Jack Wildermuth, Spencer Johnson, Will Prestwidge

 

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Perth Scorchers

Who will win? –  Perth Scorchers

Top Batter (Runs Scored) –    Zak Crawley (Perth Scorchers), Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Andrew Tye (Perth Scorchers), Xavier Bartlett (Brisbane Heat)

Most Sixes – Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers), Sam Billings (Brisbane Heat)

Player of the Match – (Perth Scorchers)

Team Scores Batting first – Perth Scorchers 180+, Brisbane Heat 170+

Match Handicap – Perth Scorchers

 

*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

 

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