Match 4 of the Big Bash League, 2024/25 has Melbourne Stars taking on Brisbane Heat. The match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 18 at 01:45 PM IST.
STA vs HEA (Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat), Match 4 - Match Information
Match: Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat, Match 4
Date: December 18, 2024
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
STA vs HEA (Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat), Match 4 Preview
Melbourne Stars have played 1 match in the tournament and are ranked fourth on the points table. Brisbane Heat are playing their first game of this tournament.
Big Bash League, 2024/25 Points Table
The points table of Big Bash League, 2024/25. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCO | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.438 |
| SIX | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.847 |
| REN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.847 |
| STA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.438 |
| STR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| HEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| HUR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| THU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 1 of the Big Bash League, 2023/24. Hilton Cartwright scored the highest fantasy points for Melbourne Stars with 63 match fantasy points while Colin Munro topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Brisbane Heat with 134 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Melbourne Stars against Perth Scorchers, Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Stars was Tom Curran who scored 87 fantasy points.
STA vs HEA, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is balanced. The average 1st innings score in the last 20 matches is 144 runs.
Weather Report for Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
The temperature will hover around 18°C with 47% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.82 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
STA vs HEA, Head-to-Head
In the 19 matches played between these 2 teams, Brisbane Heat's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Melbourne Stars.
STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Renshaw | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 0 | - | 28, 40, 6, 16, 1 | - |
| Hilton Cartwright | 5 | 159 | 31.8 | 0 | - | 18, 52, 54, 14, 21 | - |
| Max Bryant | 5 | 171 | 34.2 | 0 | - | 91, 21, 20, 30, 9 | - |
- Matthew Thomas Renshaw
Matt Renshaw can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Matt Renshaw has scored 28, 40, 6, 16 and 1 runs. He has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Hilton William Raymond Cartwright
Hilton Cartwright is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Hilton Cartwright has scored 159 runs.
- Max Arthur Bryant
Max Bryant is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Max Bryant has scored 91, 21, 20, 30 and 9 runs.
STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Swepson | 4 | 34 | - | 1 | 77 | 17, 0, 0, 0, 17 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Spencer Johnson | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 5, 1, 0 |
| Scott Boland | 4 | 5 | - | 4 | 33.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 5 | 0, 1, 2, 1, 0 |
- Mitchell Joseph Swepson
Mitchell Swepson is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a leg-break bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, Mitchell Swepson has taken 1 wicket at an average of 77. He has been successful against this team, taking 8 wickets in recent matches.
- Spencer Henry Johnson
Spencer Johnson is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches, Spencer Johnson has taken 8 wickets at an average of 10.6. He has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Scott Michael Boland
Scott Boland is a bowler with an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 4 matches, Scott Boland has taken 4 wickets at an average of 33.8. He has been successful against this team, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Webster | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 1 | 33 | 19, 4, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 1 | 25 | 21, 0, 43, 0, 40 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Michael Neser | 3 | 31 | 15.5 | 6 | 16.3 | 0, 12, 0, 0, 19 | 3, 0, 1, 2, 0 |
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is an all-rounder with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 23 runs. Beau Webster also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 33 per match.
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is an all-rounder with an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Glenn Maxwell is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 104 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 25 per match. Glenn Maxwell has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Michael Gertges Neser
Michael Neser is an all-rounder with an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Michael Neser bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 16.3. This player has been successful against this team, taking 6 wickets in recent matches.
STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Webster | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 1 | 33 | 19, 4, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 1 | 25 | 21, 0, 43, 0, 40 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Matt Renshaw | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 0 | - | 28, 40, 6, 16, 1 | - |
| Michael Neser | 3 | 31 | 15.5 | 6 | 16.3 | 0, 12, 0, 0, 19 | 3, 0, 1, 2, 0 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | 11.2 | 0, 5, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 3, 0 |
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is an all-rounder with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 23 runs. Beau Webster also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 33 per match.
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is an all-rounder with an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Glenn Maxwell is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 104 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 25 per match. Glenn Maxwell has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Matthew Thomas Renshaw
Matt Renshaw can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Matt Renshaw has scored 28, 40, 6, 16 and 1 runs. He has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Michael Gertges Neser
Michael Neser is an all-rounder with an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Michael Neser bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 16.3. This player has been successful against this team, taking 6 wickets in recent matches.
- Xavier Colin Bartlett
Xavier Bartlett is an all-rounder with an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recent 4 matches, Xavier Bartlett has taken 5 wickets at an average of 11.2. He has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
STA vs HEA Squad Information
Brisbane Heat (HEA) Squad: Colin Munro, Jimmy Peirson, Jack Wildermuth, Tom Alsop, Matthew Kuhnemann, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Daniel Drew, Jack Wood, Will Prestwidge, Tom Whitney and Callum Vidler
Melbourne Stars (STA) Squad: Peter Siddle, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Milne, Mark Steketee, Scott Boland, Joel Paris, Joe Clarke, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Tom Curran, Sam Harper, Jonathan Merlo, Brody Couch, Campbell Kellaway, Thomas Rogers, Hamish McKenzie, Blake Macdonald, Austin Anlezark and Doug Warren
STA vs HEA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Tom Alsop
Batters: Hilton Cartwright and Thomas Rogers
All-Rounders: Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Michael Neser and Jonathan Merlo
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson and Scott Boland
Captain: Matt Renshaw
Vice-Captain: Tom Alsop
Photo credit: Imago
