MLS vs SYS Prediction & Betting Tips, BBL 2020-21
It's strange that even after playing good cricket, Melbourne Stars found themselves struggling in the bottom half of the points table.
Stars haven't won a game in their last 4 outing which makes their game against Hobart Hurricanes of utmost importance.
The playoffs are long way away so Melbourne Stars still have a fair chance of making it through but a couple more losses will get their campaign into jeopardy.
They're up against Hobart Hurricanes who'll be very confident after defeating Stars in the previous clash.
Talking about this match, there is plenty to play for both teams. Melbourne Stars need a win to revive their tournament while a victory for Hurricanes will get them a step closer to the playoffs.
Read on our preview as Melbourne Stars take on Hobart Hurricanes in the 27th match of the Big Bash League. The match will be played at the Gabba, Brisbane and is scheduled to begin at 3.05 PM local time
Melbourne Stars out of no where find themselves in a very tricky situation. With 2 wins and 3 losses, they desperately need a win to get their campaign back on track.
They’re one of the most settled units at the start of the tournament but the performance in the last two games will be a big cause of concern.
In Glenn Maxwell, Nicolas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, Andre Fletcher, Hilton Cartwright, Ben Dunk is second to none. Maxwell and Pooran are in pretty decent form but the other players have been disappointing.
In the bowling department, the loss of Adam Zampa and Nathan Coulter-Nile is a major blow as the bowling line up certainly looks short on experience. Billy Stanlake is bowling really well but other bowlers have not quite lived up the expectations.
Overall, we still see Melbourne Stars as a very good team who on their day can prove to be a stiff opponent. Against Hobart Hurricanes, with a slightly weak bowling line up, Stars will need their batsmen to step up. If not, they’ll continue sliding down the hill.
Hobart Hurricanes on the other hand are on a roll with 5 wins in 7 games. A victory against Melbourne Stars will almost confirm their place in the playoffs.
They had a decent last game with the bat with players like Dawid Malan, Ben McDermott, Colin Ingram getting themselves some handy runs. Throughout the tournament, Hobart Hurricanes have had real issues with their batting and this performance will give them a lot of confidence.
Players like D Arcy Short, Peter Handcomb, Tim David are short on runs but they’re good enough players and can be expected to be back in form anytime soon.
The bowling performance of Hobart Hurricanes have been top notch in the tournament. Riley Meredith, Scott Boland, Nathan Ellis have been selectional with the ball. Also, the duo of Johan Botha and Sandeep Lamichhane will be very hard to get away.
Overall, Hurricanes have a very strong team and even through there are few flaws in their batting, the form of their bowlers makes them a big favourite for the next match.
Melbourne Stars too have a decent team and they definitely have one of the best batting line up in the tournament. However, most of their players have not performed well in the last few games.
MLS vs HBH Live Streaming:
MLS vs HBH can be watched live in Australia on Fox Cricket. In India, the Sony Network will telecast BBL 2020 live, while in the United Kingdom, the matches will be broadcasted on BT Sport.
Live Streaming: BBL 2020 will be telecasted live in Australia on Kayo and Foxtel GO. In India, Sony Liv has the rights for live streaming, while in the UK, the BTSport app will stream the matches.
MLS vs HBH Toss Prediction
Gabba is not a wicket where teams prefer to chase. Both skipper woul bounce d want to win the toss and bat.
Pitch Report
It’s a brilliant wicket to bat as the pitches here are generally flat. Once you’re set, there are plenty of run scoring opportunities available.
Weather Report
The weather looked good for the match day. There will be a slight cloud cover but there is no rain predicted which is a good news
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, Big Bash League 2020-21.
Melbourne Stars Team News & Playing 11
MLS Team News
Melbourne Stars have the named squad to take on Hobart Hurricanes in the return match. Nathan Coulter Nile and Jackson Coleman won’t be available for selection due to injuries. Adam Zampa who was suspended for level 1 offence by Cricket Australia will return to the squad for this match.
MLS Key Players
- Glenn Maxwell - Glenn Maxwell continued his brilliant form and stroked a brutal 70 off 37 in the last match against Hobart Hurricanes. He’s been magnificent for Melbourne Stars and is the leading run scorer in the tournament. With his desperately looking for a win, he’ll be eager to lead his team to a victory.
- Marcus Stonis - Marcus Stoinis has been on and off in the BBL 2020. He’s played some very good innings but has not been very consistent. In a must win game, Stars will need their top batter to come good and help his team revive their campaign
- Billy Stanlake - Billy Stanlake was exceptional with the ball in the last match and ended with figures of 3-25. He’ll once again be a big treat to Hobart Hurricanes
MLS Team Form
Melbourne Stars started their campaign with 2 big wins but hasn’t won the game since. They’re coming back from three back to back losses and desperately need a win in the next match.
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing 11
Andre Fletcher, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell (c), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ben Dunk, Liam Hatcher, Lance Morris, Sam Rainbird/Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Zahir Khan, Nic Maddinson
Hobart Hurricanes Team News & Playing 11
HBH Team News
Hobart Hurricanes will be looking for back to back wins against Melbourne Stars and have named an unchanged squad for their return clash with the Stars.
HBH Key Players
- David Malan - David Malan now has two good knocks to his name in the last two games and we can safely say that he’s in good form in BBL 2020-21. He’s smashed Stars bowlers to all corners of the park in a brilliant knock of 75, something that can be expected in the next game as well.
- Colin Ingram- Colin Ingram is the highest run getter for Hobart Hurricanes in this season. He played a quick fire knock of 26 off 12 in the last match and helped Hurricanes post a solid total. We expect him to continue his good run in the next match as well.
- Scott Boland - Scott Boland is the most successful Hurricanes bowler with 9 wickets in 7 games. He picked up a 3-fer in the last match and will be looking to back his performance with another good one.
HBH Team Form
Hobart Hurricanes are flying high in the BBL2020-21 with 5 wins in 7 games They’ve been very clinical and a win against Melbourne Stars will get their one foot into the playoffs.
Hobart Hurricanes Predicted Playing 11
D Arcy Short, Ben McDermott (wk), Dawid Malan, Peter Handscomb (c), Colin Ingram, Tim David, Johan Botha, Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Head to Head
Melbourne Stars have been very good against Hobart Hurricanes, winning 9 off the 14 matches. However, they went down to Hurricanes in the last match.
MLS vs HBH Head to Head Stats in T20
Matches Played |
MLS Won |
HBH Won |
Tie |
No Result |
14 |
5 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
🏆 Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction
With their batting starting to look good, Hobart Hurricanes look a very dangerous unit now. Melbourne Stars on the other hand have their way after a good start to the tournament. On Paper, we would say that both teams are on par with their batting but Hobart Hurricanes are way ahead in terms of bowling. Looking at their form, Hobart Hurricanes are more likely to emerge victorious in the upcoming match
Hobart hav better batting and bowling than stars