Brisbane Heat will take on the Adelaide Strikers in the 13th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Saturday, December 27, at The Gabba in Brisbane. The Heat have won one out of three matches so far and are in seventh place, while the Strikers are in sixth position with one win to their name in two matches.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 13 of the BBL 2025-26:
Brisbane Heat

Top Order: Colin Munro, Jack Wildermuth, and Matt Renshaw
Colin Munro, Jack Wildermuth, and Matt Renshaw will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Wildermuth is the highest wicket-taker for the Heat with six wickets in three games at an average of 17.66. Renshaw is the leading run-scorer for the team with 163 runs in three games at a strike rate of 179.12.
Middle Order: Hugh Weibgen and Tom Alsop
Hugh Weibgen and Tom Alsop are likely to be there in the middle order.
Lower Middle Order: Max Bryant and Jimmy Peirson (wk)
Max Bryant and Jimmy Peirson are likely to be in the lower middle-order.
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett (c), Shaheen Afridi, Liam Haskett, and Matthew Kuhnemann
Xavier Bartlett, Shaheen Afridi, Liam Haskett, and Matthew Kuhnemann could be the four bowlers for the team.
Adelaide Strikers

Top Order: Matthew Short (c), Chris Lynn, and Jason Sangha
Matthew Short, Chris Lynn, and Jason Sangha will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11.
Middle Order: Liam Scott and Alex Ross
Liam Scott and Alex Ross are likely to be there in the middle order. Scott is the leading run-scorer for the Strikers so far this season with 76 runs at a strike rate of 149.01.
Lower Middle Order: Jamie Overton and Harry Nielsen (wk)
Jamie Overton and Harry Nielsen are likely to be in the lower middle-order.
Bowlers: Jerrssis Wadia, Hasan Ali, Henry Thornton, and Lloyd Pope
Jerrssis Wadia, Hasan Ali, Henry Thornton, and Lloyd Pope could be the four bowlers for the team. Pope is the leading wicket-taker for the team and has taken three wickets in two games.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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