Melbourne Stars are locking horns against Hobart Hurricanes BBL 2024-25’s 40th clash on Sunday. The venue for this game is Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, with a start time of 1:45 PM IST.
Get the best STA vs HUR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 40th game of the BBL 2024-25: Expert analysis and more.
STA vs HUR Match Preview:
Hobart Hurricanes have won 7 of their 9 games in the tournament, and have qualified for the Qualifier. They are currently the table toppers.
Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars have won 4 of their 9 games, and are positioned 6th on the rankings. This game will be crucial for them from a Knockout perspective.
An exciting clash Is expected here on Sunday.
STA vs HUR Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Melbourne Stars |
13 |
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Hobart Hurricanes |
7 |
STA vs HUR Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
15 degrees |
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Weather Forecast |
Overcast |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting Friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
165 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
62% |
STA vs HUR Playing 11s (Predicted):
Melbourne Stars (STA): Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis (c)
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR): Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Nathan Ellis (c), Peter Hatzoglou, Riley Meredith, Marcus Bean, Mitchell Owen, Caleb Jewell, Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jake Doran
STA vs HUR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:
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Player |
Stats (Last Match) |
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Glenn Maxwell |
90 runs |
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Marcus Stoinis |
18 runs |
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Beau Webster |
15 runs & 1 wicket |
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Mitchell Owen |
44 runs & 1 wicket |
Hot Picks for STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Glenn Maxwell has been in outstanding rhythm in the tournament recently, and the team will expect him to play a key role in this game once again. |
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Marcus Stoinis is another experienced campaigner who carries the potential to pile up points with both bat and ball in this game. |
Top Picks:
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Beau Webster has been pretty effective with both bat and ball in the tournament, he will be among the top fantasy picks for this game. |
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Mitchell Owen is coming off 44 runs and 1 wicket in the last game, he will be hoping for an excellent outing once again in this match. |
Budget Picks:
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Nathan Ellis picked up 3 vital wickets in the last encounter, he will be a pretty healthy choice to have in the fantasy side for this match. |
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Peter Siddle is another experienced campaigner in this format. He can add great value with the ball in this clash. |
STA vs HUR Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Glenn Maxwell & Marcus Stoinis |
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Vice-Captain |
Mitchell Owen & Beau Webster |
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Mathew Wade, Sam Harper
- Batsmen – Mitchell Owen (vc), Caleb Jewell
- All-rounders – Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell (c), Nikhil Chaudhary, Beau Webster
- Bowlers – Peter Siddle, Nathan Ellis, Rilee Meredith
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Mathew Wade
- Batsmen – Mitchell Owen, Caleb Jewell
- All-rounders – Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Nikhil Chaudhary, Beau Webster (vc)
- Bowlers – Peter Siddle, Nathan Ellis, Rilee Meredith, Mark Steketee
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 40 BBL 2024-25 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Marcus Bean |
5 credits |
29 points |
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Tom Fraser Rogers |
6.5 credits |
10 points |
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 40 BBL 2024-25 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Glenn Maxwell |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Marcus Stoinis |
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Punt Picks |
Nathan Ellis & Caleb Jewell |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-2-4-4 |
STA vs HUR Match Prediction:
Considering the head-to-head records, Melbourne Stars are expected to win this game.
