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This is STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction. It will be the 40th game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025. Melbourne Stars will be playing against the Hobart Hurricanes at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match will be played on 19th January 2025 at 1:45PM IST.
Melbourne Stars are placed fourth in the table with four wins in nine matches. They won the previous match and are unbeaten so far in matches that are played in 2025. For Melbourne Stars, Ben Duckett makes way as he joins the England squad. Tom Curran has overcome a calf injury and is in line to make his return, after last playing on Boxing Day against the Sydney Sixers. The 42-run victory in the previous match marked the Stars’ fourth win in a row, as they remain undefeated in 2025 and bounced back from a 0-5 losing start to BBL 14. They are still alive in the competition
On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes have seven wins in nine matches. Hobart Hurricanes are the table toppers and have secured the top spot in this edition. Caleb Jewell (76 off 49) and Mitchell Owen (44 off 20) spearheaded a tough run chase to propel Hobart Hurricanes to a thrilling five wicket win in the previous match against Brisbane Heat. Hurricanes will be looking to fine tune their side before the big qualifiers come up. This promises to be an excting match between these two sides.
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction: Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Stars: Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Tom Curran, Peter Siddle.
Hobart Hurricanes: Mitchell Owen, Caleb Jewell, Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jake Doran, Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Nathan Ellis (c), Peter Hatzoglou, Riley Meredith, Marcus Bean.
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report
The surface at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium is the one that is preferred by the bowlers, offering seam movement, the pitch is especially great for the pacers, and since it has big dimensions, opting to bowl first after winning the toss could be a wise decision. The average score at this venue is around 175 and both teams will prefer chasing at this venue considering the overall record suggests that chasing has been the way to go this BBL.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Try to fit in the top 4 batters from both teams.
- You can take the risk of dropping the spin bowler from the team bowling first.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and batters will be good C/VC options.
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Glenn Maxwell (STA)
- Glenn Maxwell scored 90 runs in the previous match and was adjudged the player of the match.
- Glenn Maxwell can also bowl a few overs of off-spin which makes him a valuable pick.
Marcus Stoinis (STA)
- Marcus Stoinis has been in impressive form scoring 274 runs at a strike rate of 127.
- He will bat in the middle order and can also bowl a few overs of pace which makes him a good choice.
Riley Meredith (HUR)
- Riley Meredith has picked up 11 wickets in eight matches. He will be a good captaincy pick for this game.
- He has been the best bowler for Hurricanes and the MCG will suit his style of bowling.
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Melbourne Stars bats first
- Sam Harper will be a top differential pick.
- Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell and Stekette will be the top C/VC options.
- You can take the risk of dropping Joel Paris
If Hobart Hurricanes bats first
- Nathan Ellis will be a top differential pick.
- Caleb Jewell will be worth the risk.
- Mitch Owen, Riley Meredith, Tim David will be the top C/VC options.
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction: Small League Team
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction: Grand League Team
