In the 38th game at the Big Bash League 2023/24, Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes (STA vs HUR) has been scheduled for Monday (15 January) night at Melbourne Cricket Ground. It will be their second meeting at the BBL 13.
Their first meeting this season was scheduled during the 17th match of the season, where Melbourne Stars won by seven wickets (DLS method) at Hobart.
It will be the 10th and last league stage game for both teams this season. The fifth-placed Stars have eight points (four wins and five losses), and the sixth-placed Hurricanes have six points (three wins and six defeats).
STA vs HUR Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2023/24 (BBL 13)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 38
Match: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes
Format: T20
Date and Time: Monday, 15 January 2024, 13:45 IST (19:15 local time)
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Live Broadcasting/Streaming: (In Australia) Channel 7, Kayo, Fox Cricket and SEN Radio
(In India) Star Sports Network; Disney+Hotstar
STA vs HUR Weather Forecast
According to World Weather Online, there is some significant chance of rain interruptions during the match. The game-time temperatures can be about 24°C-20°C.
STA vs HUR Pitch Report
It will be the fourth game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (Melbourne) in this BBL season. In its first three matches this season, all the encounters ended with comfortable chasing results.
STA vs HUR Toss prediction:
Win the toss and bowl first.
STA vs HUR Complete Available Squad
Melbourne Stars: Glenn Maxwell (C), Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Peter Handscomb, Nick Larkin, Dan Lawrence, Joel Paris, Corey Rocchiccioli, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Imad Wasim, Beau Webster
Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis (C), Corey Anderson, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Sam Hain, Sam Heazlett, Brad Hope, Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Mac Wright
STA vs HUR Predicted XIs
Melbourne Stars Predicted XI: Dan Lawrence, Tom Rogers, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Imad Wasim, Hilton Cartwright, Peter Handscomb, Mark Steketee/Joel Paris, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Scott Boland
Hobart Hurricanes Predicted XI: Ben McDermott, Mac Wright, Sam Hain, Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Corey Anderson, Chris Jordan, Paddy Dooley, Nathan Ellis (C), Billy Stanlake
STA vs HUR Dream11 Top Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Ben McDermott
Batters: Hilton Cartwright
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster, Chris Jordan
Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Nathan Coulter-Nile
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Suggestion 1: Glenn Maxwell (Captain); Beau Webster (vice-captain)
Suggestion 2: Beau Webster (Captain); Chris Jordan (vice-captain)
STA vs HUR Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeeper: B McDermott
Batters: H Cartwright, D Lawrence, C Jewell, M Wright, T Fraser Rogers
All-rounders: G Maxwell (C), C Jordan, B Webster (vc)
Bowlers: N Coulter-Nile, N Ellis
STA vs HUR Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeepers: B McDermott
Batters: H Cartwright, M Wright
All-rounders: G Maxwell, C Anderson, C Jordan (vc), B Webster (C), I Wasim, N Chaudhary
Bowlers: N Ellis, P Dooley
STA vs HUR Dream11 Team Top 4 Backups:
M Stoinis, R Meredith, T David, B Stanlake
STA vs HUR Match Prediction:
Melbourne Stars are favourite to win this match against Hobart Hurricanes.
