The ongoing Big Bash League is seeing some interesting matches, and now we are set for match No. 31, where Adelaide Strikers will face Brisbane Heat. The Strikers have just two wins out of seven, with five losses, sitting at the bottom of the table. In contrast, the Heat are in fourth place with three wins and three losses. Despite Adelaide Strikers having home ground advantage, it seems like the game is more in favour of Defending Champions Brisbane Heat, as it looks like an uphill battle for the Strikers. See what we can expect from the Adelaide Oval ground for this BBL match.
Adelaide Oval pitch report
Possibly one of the few places in Australia where run-making is relatively easier than at other grounds, this venue is always helpful for batters. In this BBL game, we can expect the ball to come onto the bat once the batters avoid making early mistakes against the pacers in the first few overs. After that, it’s mostly a batter’s game. Overall, the spinners’ role on this surface seems limited, as pacers, known for their hit-the-deck deliveries, could make a turnaround. Otherwise, we can expect plenty of runs here. Whoever wins the toss will likely choose to bat first and establish a big total to put pressure on the second team.
Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat Head to Head
| Stats | Adelaide Strikers | Brisbane Heat |
| Matches Played | 20 | 20 |
| Matches Won | 9 | 11 |
| Matches Lost | 11 | 9 |
| No Result | – | – |
| Draw | – | – |
| Win% | 45% | 55% |
BBL schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
| Jan 11, Sat | Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers (30th) | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| Jan 11, Sat | Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat (31st) | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Jan 12, Sun | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars (32nd) | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
| Jan 13, Mon | Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers (33rd) | Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney |
| Jan 14, Tue | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades (34th) | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Jan 15, Wed | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers (35th) | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Jan 16, Thu | Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes (36th) | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| Jan 17, Fri | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder (37th) | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| Jan 18, Sat | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat (38th) | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
| Jan 18, Sat | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers (39th) | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Jan 19, Sun | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes (40th) | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Jan 21, Tue | TBC vs TBC, Qualifier | TBC |
| Jan 22, Wed | TBC vs TBC, Knockout | TBC |
| Jan 24, Fri | TBC vs TBC, Challenger | TBC |
| Jan 27, Mon | TBC vs TBC, Final | TBC |
