Get the best STA vs HUR match 5 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 5th encounter of BBL 2025. Expert examination and more with Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes.
STA vs HUR Match 5 Prediction
Melbourne Stars host Hobart Hurricanes today at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 18. Stars finished fourth last season but haven’t started their BBL 2025 campaign yet. This STA vs HUR prediction gives Stars 54% winning chances while Hurricanes get 46%.
Hurricanes are defending champions who beat Sydney Thunder by four wickets in opener. Chris Jordan grabbed Player of the Match award for his brilliant performance there.
Captain Marcus Stoinis leads Stars’ 14-member squad hoping home advantage helps them today. Stars want a strong start to their BBL 2025 journey against tough opponents.
Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Melbourne’s pitch favors teams chasing as 16 of 28 matches went their way. Average first innings scores sit around 140 runs at this iconic venue. However, teams need bigger totals for above-par scores in today’s match here.
Bowlers dominate early but batting gets easier once the pitch wears out. Clear weather at 21.4°C with 62% humidity promises full cricket entertainment tonight. Your Dream11 playing XI should include quality bowlers who can strike early. Fantasy cricket tips suggest backing middle-order batsmen who can play long innings.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 22
Melbourne Stars: 14
Hobart Hurricanes: 8
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Melbourne Stars (STA) Playing XI
Joe Clarke
Sam Harper
Glenn Maxwell
Marcus Stoinis (c)
Hilton Cartwright
Tom Curran
Campbell Kellaway
Haris Rauf
Peter Siddle
Mitch Swepson
Tom Rogers
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Playing XI
Mitchell Owen
Nikhil Chaudhary
Rehan Ahmed
Ben McDermott
Tim David
Matthew Wade
Chris Jordan
Nathan Ellis (c)
Rishad Hossain
Riley Meredith
Billy Stanlake
STA vs HUR Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Sam Harper
Batsmen: Ben McDermott, Tim David, Joe Clarke
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell (c), Mitchell Owen (vc), Marcus Stoinis, Chris Jordan
Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Billy Stanlake, Tom Rogers
Captain Choices for the Dream11
- Glenn Maxwell destroys bowling attacks making him perfect fantasy captain choices option
- Mitch Owen plays aggressive cricket ideal for doubling points today
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Preview: Players to Avoid
- Campbell Kellaway may not play in today’s playing XI selection
- Tim Ward might miss this encounter
This STA vs HUR Prediction suggests exciting content for the BBL 2025 season. A toss win will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests STA have 54% chances to win and 46% for HUR.
