Aus T20 League 2021-22

Match 51: STA vs HEA

Preview 

The 51st match of the Aus T20 League 2021-22 will see the Stars (STA) lock horns with the   Heat (HEA) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.

The Melbourne Stars have blown hot and cold this season, but are on course for a top-five finish. However, they will face a Heat side who are in a do-or-die situation in regards to the playoff scenario. Their qualification hopes have been boosted by the return of Australian stars Mitchell Swepson and Michael Neser, making them the favorites for this game. But with  Stars having a balanced roster to fall back on, a cracking contest beckons at the MCG. Here’s everything you need to know about the exciting clash. 

Match Details

Match: STA vs HEA, 51st Match, Aus T20 League 2021-22

Date: Sunday, January 16, 2022 

Time:1:45 PM

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Pitch Report

The pitch at the MCG is expected to be on the slower side with ample movement available off the surface. While the pacers might not get much movement early on, the batters will look to make good use of the conditions upfront. However, the pitch should slow down, bringing the spinners into play in the middle overs. The dimensions of the ground should also favor the bowlers, with wickets in hand being the key at the venue. 160-170 should be a good total, with both teams likely to prefer batting first upon winning the toss.

STA vs HEA Squads 

STA: Joe Clarke (wk), Glenn Maxwell (c), Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Burns, Nick Larkin, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Rainbird, Adam Zampa, Ahmed DaniyalBench:Clint Hinchliffe, Xavier Crone, Samuel Elliott, Syed Faridoun, Patrick Rowe, Tom O Connell, Brody Couch

HEA: Nathan McSweeney, Chris Lynn (c), Lachlan Pfeffer (wk), Ben Duckett, Sam Heazlett, Jimmy Peirson, Michael Neser, James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell SwepsonBench:Xavier Bartlett, Will Prestwidge, Liam Guthrie, Max Bryant, Tom Cooper, Jack Wildermuth, Fakhar Zaman

STA vs HEA Probable XIs

STA: Joe Clarke (wk), Glenn Maxwell (c), Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Burns, Nick Larkin, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Rainbird, Adam Zampa, Ahmed Daniyal

HEA: Nathan McSweeney, Chris Lynn (c), Lachlan Pfeffer (wk), Ben Duckett, Sam Heazlett, Jimmy Peirson, Michael Neser, James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson

Match Prediction

Stars have regained momentum after a commanding win in the last game. However, they will face a hungry Brisbane who will be desperate for a win. Return of Neser. Swepson will be a huge boost for the visitors and we believe that extra cushion in the bowling department gives them an edge over the Stars. We fancy the visitors to win this game and keep their campaign alive.

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