STA vs HEA Dream11 Fantasy Predictions: Playing 11, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Head-to-Head, Match Updates – BBL 2020-21

STA vs HEA Dream11 Fantasy Predictions: The 2nd Match of the Big Bash League 2020-21 will be played between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat at the Manuka Oval on Friday.

Glenn Maxwell after playing some brilliant innings in the limited over series against India will now be aiming to lead the star from the front. Apart from Maxwell, Melbourne Stars are filled with star players like Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis and Nathan Coulter-Nile. 

On the other hand, Brisbane Heat will be led by Chris Lynn who spent the whole 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on the bench for the Mumbai Indians. Heat will also miss the service of Mujeeb-ur-Rahman who tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the tournament. Apart from Lynn, the Heat is filled with experienced players like Ben Laughlin, Tom Cooper. 

This is the perfect event for the fantasy sports enthusiast to switch on. So here are the match details, pitch report, weather forecast, probable playing 11 and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the match number 02 of the Big Bash League 2020-21 between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat on December 11, 2020.

---

STA vs HEA Match Details

• Match: Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat, Match 02
• Date: 11 December 2020
• Time: 1:45 PM (IST)
• Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra 

---

STA vs HEA Weather and Pitch Report

Weather Conditions

It will be a sunny day in Canberra with the temperature hovering around 13-14 degree Celsius. There are absolutely no chances of rain during the game. 

Pitch Report 

The surface at the Manuka Oval is traditionally good for both batting and bowling. While there is some swing on offer early on, the batsmen will be looking to make good use of the powerplay overs, where run-scoring is relatively easy.

Both the sides would look to bat first upon winning the toss, with the pitch likely to get slower as the match progresses. The average score on this ground falls around 180. 

---

Melbourne Stars (STA) vs Brisbane Heat (HEA): Head-To-head

• Total Matches Played: 12 
• Melbourne Stars Won: 04
• Brisbane Heat Won: 08
• No Result: 00

Average First Innings Score

161 [based on last few T20 matches on the ground]

Record of The Chasing Teams

• Won – 0
• Lost – 1

---

STA vs HEA Dream11 Probable Playing 11

Probable Playing 11 for BBL 2020-21, Match Number 02 – Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat at the Manuka Oval, Canberra. 

Predicted Playing 11 For Melbourne Stars 

Andre Fletcher (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Ben Dunk, Glenn Maxwell (C), Nick Larkin, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Dilbar Hussain, Billy Stanlake, and Liam Hatcher

Predicted Playing 11 For Brisbane Heat 

Chris Lynn (C), Max Bryant, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Heazlett, Tom Cooper, Jimmy Peirson (WK), Simon Milenko, Matt Kuhnemann, Ben Laughlin, Xavier Bartlett, and Connor Sully

---

BBL 2020-21 STA vs HEA Dream11 Fantasy Team Predictions

• Wicket-Keeper: Jimmy Peirson 
• Batsmen: Andre Fletcher, Chris Lynn, Max Bryant
• All-Rounders: Daniel Lawrence, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
• Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Ben Laughlin, Matt Kuhnemann, and Nathan Coulter-Nile

• Captain: Glenn Maxwell 
• Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis 

---

Melbourne Stars & Brisbane Heat Squads 

Melbourne Stars Squad 

Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Jackson Coleman, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Zahir Khan, Nick Larkin, Nic Maddinson, Jonathan Merlo, Lance Morris, Tom O’Connell, Nicholas Pooran, Will Pucovski, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Dilbar Hussain, Andre Fletcher

Brisbane Heat Squad

Chris Lynn (c), Xavier Bartlett, James Bazley, Max Bryant, Joe Burns, Tom Cooper, Lewis Gregory, Sam Heazlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Ben Laughlin, Dan Lawrence, Morne Morkel, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Jimmy Peirson, Mark Steketee, Mitch Swepson, Jack Wildermuth, Matthew Willans 

---

STA vs HEA Broadcasting & Live Streaming Details: 

• TV Channel – Sony Six and Sony Six HD (India), Fox Sports and Seven Network (Australia), BT Sport (UK).
• Online platforms – Sony LIV (India).

---

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.