AS vs BH Dream11 Prediction – Match 17, Big Bash League 2025-26
Adelaide Strikers (AS) will face Brisbane Heat (BH) in Match 17 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at Adelaide Oval on 31 December 2025. Both teams are eager to finish the year on a high, but recent encounters suggest this will be a closely fought T20 game. Brisbane Heat have the better recent head-to-head record, while Strikers will look to use home conditions to tilt the contest in their favour.
Match Details
- Match: Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat
- Match No: 17
- Tournament: Big Bash League 2025-26
- Date & Time: 31 December 2025, ~1:45 PM IST
- Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
- Match Type: T20 (20 overs per side)
Match Preview
The Big Bash League (BBL) is Australia’s premier Twenty20 competition featuring eight franchise teams known for explosive batting and strategic bowling.
Adelaide Strikers have shown glimpses of fight with their batting depth, led by players like Matthew Short and Liam Scott, but inconsistency has plagued them early in the season. On the other hand, Brisbane Heat have had the upper hand in recent clashes, including a win in their reverse fixture earlier in the tournament. Heat’s batting lineup, featuring Matt Renshaw and Max Bryant, provides strong scoring potential.
Both sides require a win here to climb up the points table, making this New Year’s Eve encounter a high-intensity clash with plenty of fantasy intrigue.
Pitch Report
Adelaide Oval typically offers a batting-friendly surface with good bounce and pace, suiting aggressive stroke play. Scores in the range of 165–185 are competitive in T20 games here. Early swing may assist fast bowlers, but once set, batters can dominate.
Key Pitch Insights
- True bounce favours stroke play
- Spin can be useful in middle overs to control runs
- Dew in the second innings might aid chasing teams
Weather Report
- Conditions: Generally clear
- Temperature: Around 25–28°C
- Rain: Unlikely
- Wind: Light
Favourable weather expected for a full T20 game.
Probable Playing 11
Adelaide Strikers (AS)
- Matthew Short (C) – Top order
- Chris Lynn – Explosive opener
- Mackenzie Harvey – Aggressive bat
- Liam Scott – Anchor batter
- Jamie Overton – All-rounder
- Harry Nielsen (WK) – Wicketkeeper batter
- Harry Manenti – Lower-order hitter
- Jerrssis Wadia – Middle overs
- Luke Wood – Fast bowler
- Hasan Ali – Strike bowler
- Lloyd Pope – Spinner
Brisbane Heat (BH)
- Colin Munro – Aggressive top order
- Matt Renshaw – Consistent batter
- Max Bryant – Hard hitter
- Tom Alsop – Mid-order stability
- Jimmy Peirson (WK) – Keeper Batter
- Jack Wildermuth – All-round utility
- Xavier Bartlett (C) – Fast bowling leader
- Liam Haskett – Swing bowler
- Matthew Kuhnemann – Spinner
- Thomas Balkin – Seamer
- Hugh Weibgen – Lower-order dashing bat
Top Fantasy Picks
Adelaide Strikers
- Matthew Short: In-form top-order batter with big run potential
- Chris Lynn: Explosive scoring ability early
- Luke Wood: Key wicket-taking threat
Brisbane Heat
- Matt Renshaw: Anchor batter and consistent scorer
- Max Bryant: Hard hitter with boundary potential
- Xavier Bartlett: Strike bowler and captaincy option
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Options
- Captain: Matt Renshaw — high fantasy ceiling with consistent batting
- Vice-Captain: Matthew Short — form and home advantage
Suggested Dream11 Team
Wicket-Keeper:
- Jimmy Peirson (BH)
- Harry Nielsen (AS)
Batters:
- Matt Renshaw (C)
- Matthew Short (VC)
- Chris Lynn
- Max Bryant
All-Rounders:
- Jack Wildermuth
- Jamie Overton
Bowlers:
- Xavier Bartlett
- Luke Wood
- Hasan Ali
Winning Prediction
This is expected to be a closely contested encounter, but Brisbane Heat hold a slight edge based on their recent head-to-head advantage and balanced batting depth. Adelaide Strikers’ home conditions and batting firepower can turn the match if they post a strong total and their bowlers click early.
Winning Chances:
- Brisbane Heat: 53%
- Adelaide Strikers: 47%
