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 game of 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, on the other hand, are fighting for sixth place 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 Eastern Time | 07:15 pm local time
• Event: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Melbourne Cricket Ground Report

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch 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 first few overs. The spacious outfields emphasize the importance of running fast between grounds, as reaching the boundaries can be a challenge. Closers often take advantage of swinging the new ball, especially during night games. Teams that win the toss often choose to bowl first to take advantage of favorable conditions for pacers in the early stages of the match.

STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Goalkeepers: Matthew Wade, Sam Harper
• Hitters: Tim David, Mitchell Owen
• All terrain: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Nikhil Chaudhary
• Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Peter Siddle

STA vs HUR Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Prediction:

• Option 1: Mitchell Owen (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
• Option 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 (January 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

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