STA vs HUR Dream 11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Team for Today’s Match 38 of the BBL 2023/24

STA vs HUR

In the 38th match of the ongoing BBL 2023/24, Melbourne Stars (STA) are set to take on Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. The tournament is almost approaching towards an end and the two sides would be looking forward to giving their best in order to claim a crucial win that could decide their fate in the league. One can expect a cracking contest between the two sides.

Both the sides have been on a losing streak in the last few matches. While Stars have lost their last 2 matches after winning 4 in a row, Hobart have lost their last 3 matches. Both the sides have their own set of problems and would be hoping to overcome it come the 38th game of the league. The Stars are currently placed 5th in the points table, just a position above the Hurricanes. It might be the decider between the two sides.

Stars have 8 points in 9 games opposed to 6 points of Hobart in their 9 games. But Stars have a terrible net run rate. Their net run rate of -1.138 is the worst by a huge margin for any side. The focus of the Stars would be to win by a huge margin in front of their home crowd. On the other hand, Hobart would like to get away from the losing streak by registering a crucial win, which might help their campaign to get back on track.

STA vs HUR: Match Details

Match 38: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBL 2023/24

Date and time: 15th of January, 1:45 PM (IST)

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Live Coverage Details: Disney+Hotstar, and Star Sports India

STA vs HUR: Pitch Report

The match is set to be played at the MCG in Melbourne. It is one of those wickets that has stayed true to its nature over the years. It is never a high scoring game at the venue. The batters have to work hard for their runs. The bowlers will have something on offer from the wicket always. The pacers get the ball to seam and nip around for a while. Early in the innings, the pacers can get the swing and it might be decisive in the game.

In the first 4 overs, bowlers can use it to their advantage. Later in the innings, spinners get some assistance as they can turn the ball. The odd bounce is good for pacers. The key for the batters would be to stay true to their nature and play with an aggressive intent. The boundaries are longer across all the parts of the ground. The batters must try and convert 1s to 2s and 2s to 3s in order to make the most of the conditions.

STA vs HUR: Probable Playing XI

Melbourne Stars: Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Jonathan Merlo, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Olly Stone, Nathan Coulter-Nile

Hobart Hurricanes: Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (C), Caleb Jewell, Macalister Wright, Corey Anderson, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Patrick Dooley

STA vs HUR: Injury Updates

Both the sides have their players fully fit for the game. Neither sides have reported the injury of any player.

STA vs HUR: Full Squads

Melbourne Stars: Scott Boland, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Dawson, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell, Jono Merlo, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Haris Rauf, Corey Rocchiccioli, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Olly Stone, Imad Wasim, Beau Webster

Hobart Hurricanes: Iain Carlisle, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Nathan Ellis, Peter Hatzoglou, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright, Chris Jordan, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Liam Gurthie, Nikhil Chaudhary, Sam Heazlett