STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 40, Australian T20 League Bash (BBL 2024-25)

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for match 40 of the Australian T20 League Bash (BBL) 2024-25, to be played between STA vs HUR in Melbourne.

Only one game is remaining in the group stage of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25, and this match will decide the team that will be the fourth team to qualify for the next round.

So far, Adelaide Strikers and the defending champions, Brisbane Heat, are the only two teams that have been eliminated and three teams still have a fair chance to qualify for the playoffs. This clash will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The Hurricanes are already through to the next round, but the Stars need this win to qualify. If they win this game, they will be through, but a defeat will be game over for them.

STA vs HUR: Match Details

Match: Melbourne Stars (STR) vs Hobart Hurricanes (HUR), Match 40, BBL 2024-25

Match Date: January 19, 2025 (Sunday)

Time: 1:45 PM IST / 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

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

A total of 21 matches have been played between the two teams. Melbourne Stars have won 13, while Hobart Hurricanes have won eight matches.

STA vs HUR: Weather Report

The forecast predicts cloudy weather on Saturday evening in Melbourne with a temperature of around 29°C. The humidity in the evening is expected to be around 13 km/h with some passing showers in some parts of Melbourne.

STA vs HUR: Pitch Report

The MCG surface is an excellent venue for the bowlers. It has bounce, carry, and pace, which make it difficult for the batters to score freely. It is a big venue, which also makes it challenging for hitting boundaries and sixes. It might be hard to chase here, which is why batting first can be ideal here.

STA vs HUR: Predicted XIs:

Melbourne Stars: Marcus Harris, Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Will Sutherland (c), Harry Dixon, Fergus O Neill, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson

Hobart Hurricanes: Mitchell Owen, Charlie Wakim, Caleb Jewell, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jake Doran, Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Peter Hatzoglou, Marcus Bean

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

Wicket-keeper: Matthew Wade

Batters: Mitchell Owen, Tim David

All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Nikhil Chaudhary

Bowlers: Peter Siddle, M Steketee, Rilee Meredith, Nathan Ellis

Captain First-Choice: Beau Webster || Captain Second-Choice: Tim David

Vice-captain First-Choice: Mitchell Owen || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Rilee Meredith

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

Wicket-keepers: Matthew Wade, Sam Harper

Batters: Mitchell Owen, Tim David

All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Nikhil Chaudhary

Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Rilee Meredith, Nathan Ellis

Captain First-Choice: Marcus Stoinis || Captain Second-Choice:Nathan Ellis

Vice-captain First-Choice: Glenn Maxwell || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Nikhil Chaudhary

STA vs HUR: Dream11 Prediction – Who will Win the Match?

Hobart Hurricanes will finish the group stage at the top irrespective of this result. So, they can make some changes in their playing XI. Melbourne Stars are on a roll as they are coming off four consecutive wins and have great momentum with them. Hence, we back the Stars to win.

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