The 40th match of the Big Bash League 2025 will be played between Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes at the Melbourne Cricket Ground tomorrow i.e. 19 January.
The match is scheduled to begin at 1:45 PM IST. This match is very important for both teams, especially for Melbourne Stars who are trying to make it to the playoffs.
BBL 2025, MS vs HH Head to Head Record
The Melbourne Stars have had the upper hand in the last 10 matches. They have won 6 matches while Hobart Hurricanes have won 4. But Hobart’s form this season is excellent and they are coming after winning 5 matches in a row.
BBL 2025, Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Team Status
Hobart Hurricanes are currently at the top of the points table. The team has won 7 out of 9 matches, losing only one and one match was washed out. The team has 15 points and their net run rate is + 0.135.
On the other hand, Melbourne Stars are in the sixth position. They have won 4 and lost 5 in 9 matches, giving them 8 points and a net run rate of – 0.073.
Probable Playing XI for Melbourne Stars
S Harper (wk) B Duckett, M Stoinis, G Maxwell (c) H Cartwright, T Fraser-Rogers, T Curran, J Merlo, B Couch, M Steketee, P Siddle
Probable Playing XI for Hobart Hurricanes
B McDermott, M Wade (captain), C Jewell, T David, M Wright, M Owen, C Jordan, N Ellis, P Hatzoglou, R Meredith, B Stanlake
BBL 2025, MS vs HH Weather and Pitch Report
Tomorrow’s weather in Melbourne is expected to be clear. The temperature will be around 19.2 C and there is no possibility of rain.
The pitch will be a balanced one for both batting and bowling. The average first innings score here is 158 runs. Fast bowlers can help in the initial overs.
BBL 2025, Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Dream11 Prediction
BBL 2025, MS vs HH Dream11 Prediction: Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis are the best options for the captain in this match. Both are all-rounders and have the ability to score big. Matthew Wade or Sam Harper can be picked as the wicketkeeper.
Among the bowlers, Mark Steketee and Riley Meredith must be included in the team. Both have been brilliant this season and have the ability to pick up wickets.
BBL 2025, MS vs HH Match Prediction
BBL 2025, Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Match Prediction: Given the current form of both teams, the probability of Hobart Hurricanes winning is 60%, while Melbourne Stars is 40%. However, they can benefit from being Melbourne’s home ground.
Hobart’s team is in better form and both their batting and bowling are strong. Melbourne will be hoping for a big performance from their star players, especially Maxwell and Stoinis.
