STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 5, Big Bash League 2025-26

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for Match 5 of Big Bash League 2025-26 between STA vs HUR to be played in Melbourne.

Hobart Hurricanes, the defending champion, have started the new season with a win. They beat Sydney Thunder in a 180-run chase and secured their first points of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26. Chris Jordan displayed an all-round show to lead the team to win.

The defending champions will now be in action to take on Melbourne Stars in the upcoming game. This game will be held at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 18.

The Stars will enter the 15th edition in hopes of winning their maiden title. They finished fourth last season. But they have a better chance this season, because the Stars have assembled a really good team.

STA vs HUR: Match Details

Match: Melbourne Stars (STA) vs Hobart Hurricanes (HUR), Match 5, Big Bash League 2025-26

Match Date: December 18, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 01:45 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

STA vs HUR: Head-to-Head: STA (14) – HUR (8)

A total of 22 BBL matches have been played between these two sides. Melbourne Stars have managed to win 14, and Hobart Hurricanes have won 8 matches.

STA vs HUR: Weather Report

The weather for Thursday in Melbourne will be clear during the scheduled time. The temperature is expected to be a maximum of 28°C with the average humidity around 30-35 percent.

STA vs HUR: Pitch Report

The wicket at MCG is one of the fastest wickets in Australia. It has big square boundaries, which aid the bowlers. Fast bowlers early on and spinners also thrive at this venue. There will be a lot of running to do for the batters. The drop-in pitches are more in favour of the bowlers.

STA vs HUR: Predicted XIs:

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

Hobart Hurricanes: Mitchell Owen, Nikhil Chaudhary, Rehan Ahmed, Ben McDermott, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake

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

Wicket-keepers: Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott

Batters: Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Tim David

All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Chris Jordan, Tom Curran, Mitchell Owen

Bowler: Billy Stanlake

Captain First-Choice: Glenn Maxwell || Captain Second-Choice: Ben McDermott

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Tim David || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Thomas Fraser Rogers

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

Wicket-keepers: Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott

Batters: Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Tim David

All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Chris Jordan, Tom Curran, Mitchell Owen

Bowler: Billy Stanlake

Captain First-Choice: Marcus Stoinis || Captain Second-Choice: Chris Jordan

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Mitchell Owen || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Tom Curran

STA vs HUR: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Hobart Hurricanes have started the BBL 2025-26 well. They have managed to find a good combination, and with a win under their belt, we back them to win this game.

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