The Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars (HUR vs STA) match has been scheduled for the 17th game at the Big Bash League 2023/24 on Thursday (28 December) evening. It will be the fourth game for the Hurricanes and the fifth match for the Stars in this BBL season.
Hobart Hurricanes lost their first two matches this season against Sydney Sixers (by six wickets) and Perth Scorchers (by nine wickets) but won the last game against Melbourne Renegades at home by six wickets.
On the other hand, Melbourne Stars lost their first three games this BBL season (against Brisbane Heat, Perth Scorchers, and Sydney Thunder) before winning the last one against Sydney Sixers (by four wickets).
HUR vs STA Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2023/24 (BBL 13)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 17
Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars
Format: T20
Date and Time: Thursday, 28 December, 13:45 IST (19:15 local time)
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Live Broadcasting/Streaming: (In Australia) Kayo, Fox Cricket and SEN Radio
(In India) Star Sports Network; Disney+Hotstar
HUR vs STA Weather Forecast
According to accuweather.com, there is a very low chance of rain during the match time. The game-time temperature can be about 17°C-12ׄ°C.
HUR vs STA Pitch Report
Bellerive Oval, Hobart, will host its second game of the competition. It previously hosted the Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades match, where Hurricanes successfully chased the 184 runs target in 19 overs and won by six wickets.
HUR vs STA Toss prediction:
Win the toss and bowl first.
HUR vs STA Complete Available Squad
Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis (C), Corey Anderson, Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Liam Guthrie, Sam Hain, Peter Hatzoglou, Sam Heazlett, Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright
Melbourne Stars: Glenn Maxwell (C), Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper, Nick Larkin, Jono Merlo, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Haris Rauf, Corey Rocchiccioli, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Imad Wasim, Beau Webster
HUR vs STA Predicted XIs
Hobart Hurricanes Predicted XI: Matthew Wade (wk), Ben McDermott, Mac Wright, Sam Hain, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Corey Anderson, Chris Jordan, Paddy Dooley, Nathan Ellis (C), Riley Meredith
Melbourne Stars Predicted XI: Sam Harper (wk), Tom Rogers, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Imad Wasim, Hilton Cartwright, Jono Marlo, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Haris Rauf
HUR vs STA Top Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Matthew Wade
Batters: Mac Wright
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Chris Jordan, Beau Webster
Bowlers: Usama Mir, Haris Rauf
HUR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Suggestion 1: Beau Webster (C), Glenn Maxwell (vc)
Suggestion 2: Matthew Wade (C), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
HUR vs STA Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeeper(s): M Wade
Batters: H Cartwright, M Wright, T Fraser Rogers
All-rounder(s): G Maxwell (vc), M Stoinis, C Jordan, B Webster (C)
Bowlers: U Mir, R Meredith, H Rauf
HUR vs STA Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeeper(s): M Wade (C)
Batters: H Cartwright, M Wright
All-rounder(s): G Maxwell, M Stoinis (vc), C Anderson, C Jordan, B Webster
Bowlers: U Mir, N Ellis, P Dooley
HUR vs STA Dream11 Team Top 4 Backups:
I Wasim, N Chaudhary, B McDermott, S Harper
HUR vs STA Match Prediction:
Hosts Hobart Hurricanes are favorites for this upcoming encounter.
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