The fourth match of the Big Bash League 2024/25 has been scheduled for Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat (STA vs HEA) at Melbourne Cricket Ground (Melbourne) on Wednesday evening.
It will be the second game for the Melbourne Stars in this BBL season, who lost the season opener against Perth Scorchers by six wickets.
On the other hand, the two-time BBL champions Brisbane Heat are ready to start the BBL 2024/25 as the defending champions on Wednesday evening.
STA vs HEA Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2024/25 (BBL 2024/25)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 4
Match: Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat (STA vs HEA)
Format: T20
Date and Time: Wednesday, 18 December, 16:15 local time (13:45 IST)
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Live Broadcasting/Streaming (only in India): Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app
STA vs HEA Teams’ status
Melbourne Stars had a tough start in the powerplay in their tournament opener (13/2). Although they somehow recovered with Marcus Stoinis’ responsible batting (37) and Tom Curran’s strong cameo (37), those weren’t enough for them to challenge with a defendable total.
In the bowling, Melbourne Stars also got a good start by picking up three wickets in the powerplay. However, Perth Scorchers completely controlled the game after the powerplay.
Defending champions Brisbane Heat will play their first match of the season.
STA vs HEA Weather Forecast
World Weather Online suggests no rain threat for this match. The game-time temperatures can be between 17°C and 14°C.
STA vs HEA Head-to-Head (Overall)
Matches: 19
Melbourne Stars won: 7
Brisbane Heat won: 12
No Result: 0
In their last three meetings, Brisbane Heat won all games.
STA vs HEA Pitch Report
It will be the first game at Melbourne Cricket Ground (Melbourne) in the ongoing BBL season. Pacers play crucial roles at this T20 venue, which also helps the spinners to control the game. Meanwhile, the set batters play important roles for the batting side.
STA vs HEA Toss Prediction
Win the toss and bat first.
STA vs HEA Full Available Squads
Melbourne Stars
Marcus Stoinis (Captain), Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Tom Curran, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Hamish McKenzie, Jonathan Merlo, Adam Milne, Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Beau Webster
Brisbane Heat
Colin Munro (Captain), Tom Alsop, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Daniel Drew, Matthew Kuhnemann, Jimmy Peirson, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Paul Walter, Jack Wildermuth, Tom Whitney, Jack Wood
STA vs HEA Predicted XIs
Melbourne Stars Predicted XI:
Joe Clarke, Tom Rogers, Marcus Stoinis (Captain), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Beau Webster, Sam Harper, Hamish McKenzie, Jonathan Merlo, Adam Milne, Brody Couch
Brisbane Heat Predicted XI:
Colin Munro (Captain), Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Max Bryant, Daniel Drew, Jack Wildermuth, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Jack Wood, Will Prestwidge
STA vs HEA Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeeper(s): J Peirson (7.5 Cr)
Batter(s): C Munro (8.5 Cr), H Cartwright (7.5 Cr), T Fraser Rogers (6.5 Cr)
All-rounder(s): M Stoinis (9 Cr), B Webster (8.5 Cr), T Curran (8 Cr), P Walter (8 Cr)
Bowler(s): A Milne (9 Cr), M Swepson (8 Cr), X Bartlett (8 Cr)
Captain: Xavier Bartlett (Brisbane Heat)
Vice-captain: Adam Milne (Melbourne Stars)
STA vs HEA Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeeper(s): J Clarke (8 Cr)
Batter(s): C Munro (8.5 Cr), H Cartwright (7.5 Cr), M Bryant (7 Cr)
All-rounder(s): M Stoinis (9 Cr), B Webster (8.5 Cr), T Curran (8 Cr), M Renshaw (7.5 Cr), P Walter (8 Cr)
Bowler(s): M Swepson (8 Cr), X Bartlett (8 Cr)
Captain: Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars)
Vice-captain: Tom Curran (Melbourne Stars)
STA vs HEA Dream11 Top Backups (Excluding 2 Team Suggestions)
B Couch (6.5 Cr), S Harper (7 Cr), J Wildermuth (7 Cr), H Mckenzie (5.5 Cr)
