Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers Match Details
Match: Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, Match 37 | BBL 2022-23
Date: Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Time: 13:40 (GMT+5) / 14:10 (GMT+5.5) / 14:40 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers Preview
- The Perth Scorchers are playoff contenders since they have won six of their last eight games.
- The Brisbane Heat have lost six of their last seven matches against the Perth Scorchers.
- The pacers Andrew Tye and Jhye Richardson of the Perth Scorchers have combined for 31 wickets.
On Wednesday night, Match 37 of the 2022–23 Big Bash League will feature Brisbane Heat vs. Perth Scorchers. Heat is in seventh place in the standings with five points after eight games. With two games remaining, the Scorchers, who have 12 points after eight games, are in second place, one point behind the Sydney Sixers. The game begins at 19:10 local time at the Gabba.
Despite a dismal start to the season, the Brisbane Heat should improve now that their foreign trio is back. But beating the Perth Scorchers will be a very difficult challenge.
For the rematch against Brisbane Heat, Perth Scorchers had to start some fresh players, but they still easily won. Although it won’t be an easy game, they will be highly confident in their ability to win.
Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
This game was played on a sultry and sunny Wednesday night in Brisbane. From beginning to end, the temperature will be in the mid-20s.
The captain who won the coin toss has decided to field first in the last six games of the competition. If either captain in this game elected to bat first, we would be shocked.
The previous BBL match at the Gabba included 433 runs, and with the ground providing ample pace, we anticipate another high-scoring match.
Brisbane Heat Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, and Matt Renshaw are all eligible for this game due to the conclusion of the South African Test series, and we anticipate that all three will participate. Currently out of the competition are Sam Billings and Colin Munro, although Josh Brown and Nathan McSweeney will still be playing because of their performances.
Recent form – L NR W L L
Brisbane Heat’s Probable XI
Usman Khawaja (c), Jimmy Peirson (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Brown, Matt Renshaw, Michael Neser, Nathan McSweeney, Ross Whiteley, Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Mitchell Swepson.
Perth Scorchers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Ashton Agar is slated to rejoin the club for his first BBL game since December 29th after serving as a member of Australia’s Test team in Sydney. Steve Eskinazi, Cooper Connolly, and Lance Morris made their debuts in the BBL 2022–23 on Saturday at Perth Stadium.
Recent form – W L W W W
Perth Scorchers’ Probable XI
Ashton Turner (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Steve Eskinazi, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Cameron Bancroft, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Matthew Kelly, Jason Behrendorff, and Lance Morris.
Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Brisbane Heat | 1 | 4 |
| Perth Scorchers | 4 | 1 |
Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers – Match 37, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Sam Billings
- Josh Inglish
Batters
- Colin Munro (c)
- Ashton Turner
- Cameron Bancroft
All-Rounders
- Michael Neser
- Aaron Hardie (vc)
Bowlers
- Jason Behrendorff
- Andrew Tye
- Mark Steketee
- Matthew Kuhnemann
Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers Prediction
Winning the toss
- Perth Scorchers
Top batsman
- Brisbane Heat – Usman Khawaja
- Perth Scorchers – Josh Inglis
Top bowler
- Brisbane Heat – Mark Steketee
- Perth Scorchers – Jason Behrendorff
Most sixes
- Brisbane Heat – Usman Khawaja
- Perth Scorchers – Josh Inglis
Player of the Match
- Perth Scorchers – Josh Inglis
Team Scores Batting First
- Brisbane Heat – 175+
- Perth Scorchers – 185+
Perth Scorchers is the favourite to win this match.
Although the departure of the reliable Colin Munro will be felt at the top of the order, it would be a great surprise if the return of Brisbane Heat’s international hitters did not help the squad. No matter which players they field, the Perth Scorchers continue to produce success, and we anticipate that they will once again dominate this game. We anticipate a competitive game but another Perth Scorchers triumph.