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Melbourne Stars will take on Hobart Hurricanes in the 40th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24, scheduled to take place on Sunday.
Hurricanes are at the top of the points table and have already qualified for the playoffs. Stars, on the other hand, are struggling at 6th spot and have been eliminated from the tournament.
Big Bash League 2023-24, Match 40:
- Date and time: January 19, 08:15 am GMT | 01:45 pm IST | 07:15 pm local
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch 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 overs. The expansive outfield emphasizes the importance of quick running between the wickets, as hitting boundaries can be challenging. Seamers often capitalize on swing with the new ball, particularly during night games. Teams winning the toss often opt to bowl first to utilize the favorable conditions for pacers in the early stages of the match.
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Matthew Wade, Sam Harper
- Batters: Tim David, Mitchell Owen
- All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Nikhil Chaudhary
- Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Peter Siddle
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Mitchell Owen (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
- Choice 2: Matthew Wade (c), Glenn Maxwell (vc)
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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 (Jan 19, 08:15 am GMT):
Squads:
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
