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Heat Ready to Welcome Chris Lynn Back to the Gabba as They Face Strikers

Brisbane, Australia – The Brisbane Heat are gearing up for a highly anticipated KFC Big Bash League clash against the Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba tomorrow night, maintaining a stable squad while welcoming back a familiar face: Chris Lynn.

The Heat have bolstered their squad with the return of left-arm paceman Oli Patterson, who missed the previous match against the Sydney Thunder. Patterson joins a squad eager to build on the momentum from their record-breaking Gabba victory against the Perth Scorchers last week.

All eyes will be on Lynn, the former Heat superstar, as he returns to the Gabba in Strikers colors. The Heat will be captained by Xavier Bartlett, who continues to fill in for the injured Nathan McSweeney (ankle).

The match also presents an opportunity for potential BBL debuts. Young quicks Tom Balkin and Oli Patterson, along with left-handed batter Lachlan Hearne, are all in contention for their first Big Bash League appearances if selected.

Tickets are reportedly selling quickly for the match. The club is reminding fans that their Boxing Day ticket sale will end at midnight tonight.

The game, a Foxtel exclusive, will be broadcast on Fox Cricket and streamed live on Kayo.

Brisbane Heat Squad: Xavier Bartlett (c), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Int), Tom Alsop (Int), Tom Balkin (LRP), Max Bryant, Liam Haskett (LRP), Lachlan Hearne, Matthew Kuhnemann, Colin Munro (Int), Oli Patterson, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Hugh Weibgen, Jack Wildermuth.

In: Oli Patterson

Out: None

The Brisbane Heat acknowledge and pay respect to our First Nations people and Traditional Custodians of the land and waters where we are privileged to live, work and play. We recognise and celebrate their spiritual and ongoing connection to culture and country. We respectfully acknowledge all elders past, present and emerging as we continue to cherish shared wisdom and grow with their guidance as we walk together toward a connected country.Brisbane Heat’s indigenous artwork was collaboratively designed by WBBL player and proud Kunja woman Mikayla Hinkley and Brisbane Indigenous artist, Delores McDonald (“Aunty Delly”). The centre circle represents the Gabba, alongside other water holes which used to be near the ground. 87 black strokes on red earth represent the wickets taken by Aboriginal great, Eddie Gilbert who played 23 games for Queensland.

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