STA vs HUR, BBL|14: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Pitch Report | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes

Melbourne Stars will assume Hobart Hurricanes in the 40th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24scheduled for Sunday.

The Hurricanes are at the top of the points table and have already qualified for the playoffs. The Stars, meanwhile, are struggling in sixth place and have been eliminated from the tournament.

Big Bash League 2023-24 Match 40:

• Date and time: January 19, 08:15 GMT | 13:45 IST | 19:15 local
• Place: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Melbourne Cricket Ground Report

The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) usually ensures a balanced battle between bat and ball in the T20 format. It offers good bounce and carry, which favors fast bowlers, especially in the early stages. The sprawling outfield emphasizes the importance of running fast between the wickets as hitting boundaries can be a challenge. Fans often take advantage of the swing with the new ball, especially during night games. Teams who win the toss often choose to bowl first to take advantage of the pace-friendly conditions in the early stages of the match.

STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Matthew Wade, Sam Harper
• Beaters: Tim David, Mitchell Owen
• Versatile: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Nikhil Chaudhary
• Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Peter Siddle

STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:

• Option 1: Mitchell Owen (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
• Option 2: Matthew Wade (c), Glenn Maxwell (you)

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STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Ben McDermott, Chris Jordan

STA vs HUR Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 19, 08:15 GMT):

Equipment:

Hobart Hurricanes: Caleb Jewell, Mitchell Owen, Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Peter Hatzoglou, Marcus Bean, Patrick Dooley, Ben McDermott, Cameron Gannon

Melbourne Stars: Sam Harper (wk), Beau Webster, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Joel Paris, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle, Blake Macdonald, Doug Warren, Jonathan Merlo, Tom Curran

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