Get the best HUR vs STA Knockout match preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the Knockout encounter of BBL 2026. Expert examination and more with Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars.
HUR vs STA Knockout Match Prediction
Hobart Hurricanes host Melbourne Stars in the Knockout of BBL 2026 at Bellerive Oval today. The game happens on January 21 at 2:00 PM IST between two evenly matched teams. Hurricanes finished third with six wins, while Stars secured the fourth spot in the league stage.
Hobart Hurricanes hold a slight 55% win probability over the Stars’ 45% in this Knockout clash. Captain Nathan Ellis misses this crucial HUR vs STA match due to injury unfortunately for the Hurricanes. Stars lost four of their last six BBL 2026 games after starting brilliantly with victories.
Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Bellerive Oval hosted five BBL 2026 matches with average first-innings scores around 182 runs. Three of those five games went to teams batting first on this surface. However, captains winning the toss prefer bowling first to know the targets beforehand for chasing.
This pitch report suggests chasing might work better despite batting-first statistics showing otherwise here. Sky stays clear at 16-20°C with 69% humidity making conditions slightly sticky today. No rain is expected, so the full contest happens without interruptions at Hobart tonight.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 23
Hobart Hurricanes: 8
Melbourne Stars: 15
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Playing XI
Tim Ward, Mitchell Owen, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott (C), Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake.
Melbourne Stars (STA) Playing XI
Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper, Joe Clarke, Campbell Kellaway, Marcus Stoinis (C), Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle.
HUR vs STA Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Ben McDermott, Sam Harper
Batsmen: Nikhil Chaudhary, Glenn Maxwell
All-rounders: Mitchell Owen(c), Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis(vc), Tom Curran
Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake
Captain Choices for the Dream11
- Mitchell Owen makes a brilliant captain choices for your Dream11 team today
- Marcus Stoinis can score big points as captain or vice-captain pick for HUR vs STA
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Knockout Preview: Players to Avoid
- Blake Macdonald probably won’t feature in today’s Playing XI lineup
- Hamish McKenzie might not get selected for this Playing XI either
This HUR vs STA Prediction report suggests exciting content for the BBL 2026 season. Today’s toss and pitch win will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests HUR have 55% chances to win and 45% for STA.
