HUR vs STA T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, BBL 2023
Match 17 of the 2023-24 Big Bash League sees Hobart Hurricanes take on Melbourne Stars on Thursday evening in Hobart. The Hurricanes got their first win of the tournament in Match 13 when they beat Melbourne Renegades. The Stars also won their last fixture, against Sydney Sixers on Boxing Day. Read on as we preview this evening match. The game begins at the Bellerive Oval at 19:15 local time.
Hobart Hurricanes had been in poor form before they got over the line with 6 balls and 6 wickets remaining against Melbourne Renegades in their final fixture before Christmas. Now back at home, they will fancy their chances of making it two in a row.
Melbourne Stars finally got their season up and running with a surprise win over the impressive Sydney Sixers on Boxing Day. It was a fine team performance and they will now travel to Hobart believing they can beat anyone after that result.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket, Fox Sports, Seven Network and the Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on Kayo, Sky Go and Disney+ Hotstar.
HUR vs STA Match Toss Prediction
Hobart Hurricanes won the last game at this venue after choosing to field first and we predict that both teams will choose to do put the opposition in to bat first if they win the toss.
HUR vs STA Pitch Report
This is a good batting wicket which seems to have a bit more pace in it during this year’s BBL compared to previous seasons. A par score will be 190+.
Hobart Weather Report
Although much of the heavy cloud from earlier in the day will have moved on, there will still be cloudy spells during Thursday evening. No chance of rain with the temperature in the mid-high teens.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2023
Hobart Hurricanes Team News & Playing 11
HUR Team News
Ben McDermott was unfortunate to miss out on the opening win of the season for the Hurricanes with a stiff neck. Nikhil Chaudhary came in for the win against the Renegades but we expect him to drop out in order to create space for the returning McDermott.
HUR Key Players
- Matthew Wade - The 36 year old has only played T20I and no ODI or Test cricket over the last two years. However, he is still a force at BBL level as shows against Melbourne Renegades in BBL 2023.
- Macalister Wright - The right-hander came in for his first appearance of the season in Match 13 and after scoring 63 runs from 36 balls he is well deserving of a good run in the side.
- Nathan Ellis - The skipper had come under fire for some of his individual performances and also those of his team. However, after dismissing Joe Clarke and Aaron Finch in the last game he should be full of confidence.
- Patrick Dooley - The left-arm wrist spinner took two wickets in two balls in the last match and although this venue is not renowned for assisting the spinners, he could still cause problems.
HUR Team Form
Hobart Hurricanes had lost by 6 wickets and by 9 wickets before their success at home to Melbourne Renegades.
Hobart Hurricanes Predicted Playing 11
Matthew Wade (wk), Ben McDermott, Caleb Jewell, Macalister Wright, Sam Hain, Tim David, Corey Anderson, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith
Melbourne Stars Team News & Playing 11
STA Team News
There could be a welcome boost for Melbourne Stars ahead of this game with Mark Steketee expected to come back into the side after missing the last fixture. This will be the last appearance in this year’s BBL for both Haris Rauf and Usama Mir who join up with their international colleagues after this game.
STA Key Players
- Beau Webster - The all-rounder is having his most impressive BBL campaign after already influencing matches with both bat and ball.
- Glenn Maxwell - The skipper immediately injected aggression into the innings on Boxing Day with a quick-fire 12 runs from 8 balls. Expect another fast scoring innings in this match.
- Haris Rauf - The Pakistan international right-arm pace bowler produced his best display of the season in the last game and should enjoy the surface in Hobart.
- Usama Mir - Like his spin bowling counter-part in the opposition, Usama would not be a natural fit on this pitch but he will back himself after taking 3/19 against the Sixers.
STA Team Form
Melbourne Stars had been so easily beaten in their three previous games that even after a win against Sydney Sixers they still need to produce another positive result to be described as in good form.
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing 11
Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Haris Rauf
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Head to Head
Hobart Hurricanes are favourites to win this match on Thursday. The hosts can be backed to get the victory at 1.72 with Melbourne Stars at 2.05.
HUR vs STA Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
HUR Won |
STA Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
19 |
7 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Betting Odds
Hobart Hurricanes are favourites to win this match on Thursday. The hosts can be backed to get the victory at 1.72 with Melbourne Stars at 2.05.
Who will win Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars T20 Match?
With the benefit of picking up their first victories, both teams will suddenly have much more confidence and believe they are the top team ahead of this match. With the advantage of being the home side, we have the Hurricanes as the top side.
🏆 Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Prediction
Both the Hurricanes and the Stars will, who come into this game in sixth and seventh, will be eyeing up the mid-table spots ahead of this game and will have the knowledge that they need to string two or three wins together to give themselves a real chance of progression. With Haris Rauf and Glenn Maxwell in their side, the Stars can not be ruled out but we like the look of Hobart Hurricanes’ batting line-up and we are backing them to win.
Hobart Hurricanes to beat Melbourne Stars
Dec 28, 2023
13:45 IST / 8:15 GMT
Bellerive Oval - Hobart, Australia
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