Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Dream11 Prediction, Big Bash League 2023-24
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes will play in the 38th match of the Big Bash League 2023-24 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. STA vs HUR Dream11 Team Prediction, Probable Playing 11, Pitch report, and Fantasy Cricket Tips of Big Bash League 2023-24.
STA vs HUR Match Details
| Match | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, 39th Match |
| Series | Big Bash League 2023-24 |
| Date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Time | 1:45 PM |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
Table of Contents
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Match Preview:
Both the teams have been eliminated from the tournament and will be playing their last game of the season. The Stars will be playing at their home and will have an slight edge going into the game.
Melbourne Stars:
They lost their must win game against Renegades in their last outing. Their bowling and batting has both been inconsistent but were good in the mid season. They will look to finish their campaign on a high.
Their batters managed to post up just 137 runs in the last game. They have a couple of big names in their lineup but have failed to deliver at times this season. Hilton Cartwright was the top scorer in the last game and scored 38 runs.
Their bowling has been very poor this season and have been expensive. Nathan Coulter Nile was brilliant in the last game and picked up 2 wickets. Their bowling missed the duo of Coulter Nile and Boland this season.
Hobart Hurricanes:
The Hobart Hurricanes on the other hand, are also out of the season. They will also look to finish their campaign on a high. Their problem has also been similar and have inconsistent with both bat and ball.
With the bat, their batters have been decent but have not been supported by their bowlers. Mac Wright and Caleb Jewel were the top scorers in the last game and scored 37 and 32 runs respectively.
With the ball, their bowling has been their weakness this season and will look to display a good show in their last game. Nikhil Chaudhary and Chris Jordan were the only wicket takers in the last game and picked up a wicket each.
STA vs HUR Pitch Report 2023
Average 1st Innings score: 141
Average 2nd innings score: 124
(The average score based on the T20 matches played on the ground so far)
(Final Pitch report will be updated on our Telegram Channel Prior to 15-20 mins before the game)*
The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host its last league game of the season. The pitch at the venue is generally a balanced wicket with big square boundaries each side. Anything over 170 will be a good total.
STA vs HUR Weather Report
There is no chance of rain and we could expect a full game of cricket.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Live Streaming
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STA vs HUR Head to Head
Matches Played: 20
STA Won: 13
HUR Won: 7
Tied: 0
No Result: 0
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes recent form
Most recent first
| Melbourne Stars | L | L | W | W | W |
| Hobart Hurricanes | L | L | L | W | W |
Team News (STA vs HUR)
Melbourne Stars:
- They have announced an unchanged 14-member squad for this game.
Hobart Hurricanes:
- They are yet to announce any squad for this game.
STA vs HUR Probable Playing 11
Melbourne Stars:
Thomas Rogers, Daniel Lawrence, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Imad Wasim, Peter Handscomb (WK), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Joel Paris, Scott Boland.
Bench – Nick Larkin, Mark Steketee, Corey Rocchiccioli.
Hobart Hurricanes:
Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott (WK), Mac Wright, Caleb Jewell, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Corey Anderson, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis (C), Riley Meredith.
Bench – Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Brad Hope, Sam Heazlett, Brad Hope.
Top picks for STA vs HUR Dream11 Team
Melbourne Stars Player Stats
Glenn Maxwell:
(8 M, 211 R, 35 A + 19 O, 7 W)
He is one of the best players in this league and format. Maxi scored 20 runs with the bat in the last game and will be a default pick for C & VC in REN vs STA Dream11 Team Prediction.
Scott Boland:
(2 M, 7.2 O, 3 W)
He is a quality bowler and will bowl in the powerplay and also in the death. Boland picked up 1 wicket in the last game.
Dan Lawrence:
(4 M, 101 R, 25 A)
Lawrence will bat in the top order and is a quality player. He scored 8 runs in the last game.
Beau Webster:
(8 M, 203 R, 29 A + 12 O, 6 W)
He is a quality all-rounder and will contribute with both bat and ball. Webster scored 29 runs with the bat in the last game.
Marcus Stoinis:
(9 M, 119 R, 17 A)
He will bat in the middle order and is likely to contribute with the bat only. Stoinis was dismissed for a duck in the last game but is a quality player and can fire anytime.
Imad Wasim:
(6 M, 21 O, 2 W)
He is a quality all arounder and will contribute with both bat and ball. Wasim went wicketless in the last game.
Hilton Cartwright:
(9 M, 195 R, 29 A)
He will bat in the lower middle order and is a talented player. Cartwright was the to scorer in the last game and scored 38 runs.
Hobart Hurricanes Player Stats
Matthew Wade:
(5 M, 123 R, 24 A)
He is an experienced player and will open the innings. Wade scored only 14 runs in the last game but is a quality hitter.
Ben McDermott:
(7 M, 211 R, 42 A)
McDermott is a quality batter and will bat in the top order. He scored only 7 runs in the last but is still a very good pick for C & VC in STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction.
Nathan Ellis:
(8 M, 28.1 O, 9 W)
He will be their main pacer and is also their skipper. Ellis went wicketless in the last game.
Chris Jordan:
(8 M, 118 R, 29 A + 26.2 O, 8 W)
He will bowl in the middle and death overs and is also very handy with the bat. Jordan picked up 1 wicket in the last game.
Riley Meredith:
(7 M, 21.4 O, 5 W)
Meredith will bowl in the powerplay and death. He also went wicketless in the last game.
STA vs HUR Dream11 Team Prediction
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Dream11 Team:
Wicket-keepers: M Wade, B McDermott
Batters: D Lawrence
All-rounders: G Maxwell (C), M Stoinis, C Jordan, B Webster (Vc), N Chaudhary
Bowlers: N Coulter-Nile, S Boland, N Ellis
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Fantasy Cricket Tips:
- Imad Wasim, and R Meredith are also good picks.
- M Wade is also good for C and Vc.
Captain and Vice-Captain choices
- Glenn Maxwell
- Beau Webster
- Matthew Wade
- Ben McDermott
- Marcus Stoinis
We will update the final Fantasy Team on Telegram Channel.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
