HEA vs STA, BBL|14: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Pitch Report | Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars
The 19th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 (BBL) will feature a clash between Brisbane Heat i Melbourne Stars at The Gabba in Brisbane.
Brisbane Heat are currently fifth in the table with 4 points, but they are coming off back-to-back defeats, including their recent 8- Sydney Sixers. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Stars are at the bottom of the table, having lost all five matches they have played so far, including an 18-run defeat against Sydney Thunderstorm in his last outing.
Match details: BBL|14, HEA vs STA
- Date and time: 1 January 2025: 08:15 GMT / 18:15 Local / 13:45 IST
- place: The Gabba, Brisbane
The Gabba Pitch Report
The pitch at the Gabba is known for helping pace in the early stages of the game. However, as the match progresses, the ball tends to come into the bat more smoothly, setting the stage for a compelling contest between bat and ball. Teams often choose to play first at this iconic venue, but the surface has been known to catch players off guard at times.
HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- WicketkeeperTom Banton
- beaters: Colin Munro, Ben Duckett, Nathan McSweeney
- versatile: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matt Renshaw
- Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson
HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
Option 1: Colin Munro (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
Option 2: Ben Duckett (c), Nathan McSweeney (vc)
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HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Brody Couch, Sam Harper, Paul Walter, Usama Mir
HEA vs STA Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 1, 8:15am GMT):
Equipment:
Melbourne Stars: Sam Harper (wk), Ben Duckett, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Mark Steketee, Daniel Lawrence
Brisbane HeatTom Banton (wk), Colin Munro (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Daniel Drew, Michael Neser, Will Prestwidge, Jack Wildermuth
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