HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 20, Big Bash League 2025-26

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for Match 20 of the Big Bash League 2025-26 between HEA vs STA to be played in Brisbane.

It has been a fantastic start for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL 15). They have played four games and are the only side that has yet to lose a game. Now the Brisbane Heat will challenge their winning streak, as these two teams will face each other on Friday.

Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat will be up against each other at The Gabba in Brisbane at 1:45 PM IST. Marcus Stoinis and co. are at the top, and they will be keen to stay at the top with a win here.

Brisbane Heat lost their last game to Adelaide Strikers and slipped to sixth place. They have only managed two wins in five games. The Heat still have five more games to play and need to win as many as possible to stay in the playoffs race.

HEA vs STA: Match Details

• Match: Brisbane Heat (HEA) vs Melbourne Stars (MEL), Match 20, Big Bash League 2025-26
• Match Date: January 02, 2026 (Friday)
• Time: 1:45 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 8:15 AM GMT / 06:15 PM LOCAL
• Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

HEA vs STA: Head-to-Head: HEA (13) – STA (8)

A total of 21 games have been played between these two sides. Brisbane Heat lead the record with 13 wins, while Melbourne Stars have secured 8 wins.

HEA vs STA: Weather Report

The forecast indicates a 30 percent chance of rain on Friday evening in Brisbane. During the specified period, the temperature will remain around 25°C. The average humidity will be 75 percent.

HEA vs STA: Pitch Report

The Gabba has been an incredible batting venue. Already the Brisbane Heat chased 258 here against the Perth Scorchers this season. The good bounce has helped the batters to play big shots.

The batting conditions are likely to remain good throughout the game, and batting second here will be a good choice. If it rains, the team that bowls first will have an edge.

HEA vs STA: Predicted XIs:

Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro, Jack Wildermuth, Lachlan Hearne, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Hugh Weibgen, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Xavier Bartlett (c), Matthew Khunemann, Thomas Balkin, Ollie Patterson.

Melbourne Stars: Joe Clarke, Sam Harper (wk), Campbell Kellaway, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Peter Siddle, Haris Rauf.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 HEA vs STA Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Sam Harper

Batters: Max Bryant, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell

All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Hugh Weibgen, Jack Wildermuth, Tom Curran

Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle, Xavier Bartlett

Captain First-Choice: Matt Renshaw|| Captain Second-Choice: Glenn Maxwell

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Sam Harper || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Hugh Weibgen

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 HEA vs STA Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jimmy Peirson, Sam Harper

Batters: Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant

All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Jack Wildermuth, Hugh Weibgen, Tom Curran

Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Haris Rauf

Captain First-Choice: Jack Wildermuth || Captain Second-Choice: Haris Rauf

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Marcus Stoinis || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Xavier Bartlett

HEA vs STA: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Melbourne Stars have been in red-hot form at the moment. Their batters and bowlers are performing pretty well. Brisbane Heat are heavily relying on their top order, which hasn’t been performing consistently. Therefore, we expect the Stars to win this match.

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