Match 38 of Big Bash League, 2023/24 will be played between Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes (STA vs HUR). The match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne on 15th January 2024 at 01:45 PM IST.
STA vs HUR (Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes), Match 38 - Match Information
Match: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, Match 38
Date: 15th January 2024
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
STA vs HUR (Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes), Match 38 Preview
Melbourne Stars have played 9 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table, while Hobart Hurricanes have also played 9 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
Big Bash League, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Big Bash League, 2023/24. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEA | 9 | 7 | 0 | 16 | +1.393 |
| SCO | 9 | 6 | 2 | 13 | +0.837 |
| SIX | 9 | 5 | 2 | 12 | +0.356 |
| STR | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 | +0.331 |
| STA | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -1.138 |
| HUR | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -0.344 |
| REN | 9 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -0.289 |
| THU | 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 | -0.507 |
In their previous encounter in this series, Glenn Maxwell was the Man of the Match and he scored the highest fantasy points for Melbourne Stars with 160 match fantasy points while Caleb Jewell topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Hobart Hurricanes with 58 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Melbourne Stars against Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Renegades beat Melbourne Stars by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Stars was Hilton Cartwright who scored 60 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Adelaide Strikers, Adelaide Strikers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Hobart Hurricanes was Nikhil Chaudhary who scored 65 fantasy points.
STA vs HUR, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 149 runs. The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
Temperature will hover around 23.95 °C and humidity is expected to be around 62%. Winds at a speed of 1.71 m/s are expected. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
STA vs HUR, Head to Head
In the 20 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
STA vs HUR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben McDermott | 5 | 196 | 39.2 | 0 | 0 | 7, 95, 16, 25, 53 | - |
| Dan Lawrence | 3 | 51 | 10.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 8, 36, 0, 0, 7 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Thomas Rogers | 5 | 113 | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | 23, 19, 42, 8, 21 | - |
- Benjamin Reginald McDermott
Ben McDermott is a wicket-keeper with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 7, 95, 16, 25, 53 runs at an average of 39.2 per match.
- Daniel William Lawrence
Dan Lawrence is a batter with an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Dan Lawrence is a top order opening batter, who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 51 runs at an average of 10.2 per match.
- Thomas Fraser Rogers
Thomas Rogers is a batter with an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top order opening left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches Thomas Rogers has scored 113 runs at an average of 22.6 per match.
STA vs HUR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 37 | 7.4 | 5 | 1 | 7, 0, 30, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 3 |
| Scott Boland | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 1, 2, 1, 0, 1 |
| Riley Meredith | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 | - | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
- Christopher James Jordan
Chris Jordan 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 8.5. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 3 matches Chris Jordan has taken 0, 1, 0, 1, 3 wickets at an average of 1.
- Scott Michael Boland
Scott Boland can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a right-arm fast medium bowler and in the recent 4 matches, Scott Boland has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
- Riley Patrick Meredith
Riley Meredith is a bowler with an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 0.4. Riley Meredith has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 2, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
STA vs HUR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 51 | 10.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 20, 0, 31, 0, 32 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Corey Anderson | 3 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 0 | 18, 3, 0, 0, 2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 29 | 5.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 29, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is an all-rounder with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 51 runs averaging 10.2 per match.
- Corey James Anderson
Corey Anderson is an all-rounder with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. Corey Anderson is a batter, who bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 18, 3, 0, 0, 2 runs at an average of 4.6 per match.
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is an all-rounder with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches Beau Webster has scored 29 runs averaging 5.8 per match.
STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikhil Chaudhary | 3 | 22 | 4.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 22, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 51 | 10.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 20, 0, 31, 0, 32 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Macalister Wright | 5 | 90 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 37, 11, 0, 8, 34 | - |
| Dan Lawrence | 3 | 51 | 10.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 8, 36, 0, 0, 7 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 36 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 2, 0, 34, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Caleb Jewell | 5 | 85 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 32, 5, 4, 13, 31 | - |
The top point-getters for Melbourne Stars are Glenn Maxwell with 53 match fantasy points, Dan Lawrence with 49 match fantasy points and Marcus Stoinis with 45 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Hobart Hurricanes are Nikhil Chaudhary with 65 match fantasy points, Macalister Wright with 51 match fantasy points and Caleb Jewell with 43 match fantasy points.
STA vs HUR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 51 | 10.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 20, 0, 31, 0, 32 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Corey Anderson | 3 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 0 | 18, 3, 0, 0, 2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ben McDermott | 5 | 196 | 39.2 | 0 | 0 | 7, 95, 16, 25, 53 | - |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 29 | 5.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 29, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
| Dan Lawrence | 3 | 51 | 10.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 8, 36, 0, 0, 7 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches Glenn Maxwell has scored 51 runs averaging 10.2 per match.
- Corey James Anderson
Corey Anderson is an all-rounder with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 18, 3, 0, 0, 2 runs averaging 4.6 per match.
- Benjamin Reginald McDermott
Ben McDermott can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Ben McDermott has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He is a top order opening batter, who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 7, 95, 16, 25, 53 runs averaging 39.2 per match.
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is an all-rounder with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Beau Webster is a top order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 29, 0, 0, 0, 0 runs averaging 5.8 per match.
- Daniel William Lawrence
Dan Lawrence is a batter with an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Dan Lawrence has scored 8, 36, 0, 0, 7 runs at an average of 10.2 per match.
STA vs HUR Squad Information
Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Squad: Matthew Wade, Corey Anderson, Chris Jordan, Billy Stanlake, Sam Hain, Ben McDermott, Sam Heazlett, Liam Guthrie, Caleb Jewell, Riley Meredith, Nikhil Chaudhary, Iain Carlisle, Tim David, Macalister Wright, Bradley Hope, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Owen, Peter Hatzoglou and Patrick Dooley
Melbourne Stars (STA) Squad: Liam Dawson, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Imad Wasim, Joe Burns, Peter Handscomb, Mark Steketee, Olly Stone, Scott Boland, Joel Paris, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Nick Larkin, Sam Harper, Dan Lawrence, Jonathan Merlo, Haris Rauf, Corey Rocchiccioli, Brody Couch, Campbell Kellaway and Thomas Rogers
STA vs HUR Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Ben McDermott and Sam Harper
Batters: Thomas Rogers and Jonathan Merlo
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Corey Anderson, Chris Jordan and Liam Dawson
Bowlers: Scott Boland, Riley Meredith and Joel Paris
Captain: Riley Meredith
Vice-Captain: Corey Anderson
Photo credit: Alamy
