Adelaide Strikers host Brisbane Heat in the 17th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. This rematch follows Heat’s narrow seven-run victory over Strikers in their earlier encounter on December 27. Home advantage could help Strikers reverse recent form dips.
Adelaide Strikers currently sit sixth with one win and two losses, struggling after back-to-back defeats including a six-wicket loss to Melbourne Stars. Matthew Short leads their batting with 134 runs, while Luke Wood tops bowling with five wickets. Brisbane Heat rank third with two wins from four, boosted by their recent thriller against Strikers where Max Bryant scored 63.
AS vs BH, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and Time: December 31 (Wednesday); 1:45 pm IST / 8:15 am GMT / 6:45 pm Local
- Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
AS vs BH, Head-to-Head Record in BBL
Matches played: 22 | Brisbane Heat won: 12 | Adelaide Strikers won: 10 | No result/Tied: 0
Adelaide Oval Pitch Report
The Adelaide Oval is widely regarded as one of the most batter-friendly venues in the BBL, known for its even bounce and reliable pace that allows shot-makers to play with confidence. That said, it isn’t without its challenges. Under lights, the new ball can move around sharply, giving fast bowlers a genuine opportunity early on. As the match progresses, the surface tends to slow slightly through the middle overs, which brings spinners and change-up bowlers into the contest.
Squads:
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), Chris Lynn, Mackenzie Harvey, Liam Scott, Harry Manenti, Jamie Overton, Jerrssis Wadia, Luke Wood, Harry Nielsen (wk), Hasan Ali, Lloyd Pope, Jason Sangha, Henry Thornton
Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro, Jack Wildermuth, Matt Renshaw, Hugh Weibgen, Max Bryant, Tom Alsop, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Xavier Bartlett (c), Shaheen Afridi, Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin, Liam Haskett, Lachlan Hearne, Ollie Patterson
AS vs BH, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Adelaide Strikers wins the toss and bats first
- Adelaide Strikers’ powerplay score: 48-58 (6 overs)
- Adelaide Strikers’ total score: 170-185
Case 2:
- Brisbane Heat wins the toss and bats first
- Brisbane Heat’s powerplay score: 52-62 (6 overs)
- Brisbane Heat’s total score: 175-195
Match result: Team batting first to win the contest
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