STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for BBL 2023, Match 38

The Big Bash League's 13th edition is approaching its business end, with the top three teams already securing spots in the knockout stages. The fourth position is currently contested between Melbourne Stars (STA) and Adelaide Strikers (STR), with the latter holding a one-point advantage. In the 38th match, the Stars will face Hobart Hurricanes (HUR), who are no longer in contention for the knockouts. The Stars previously won against the Hurricanes by 7 wickets, and despite recent losses, they aim to win on Monday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to stay in the semi-final race.

STA vs HUR: Match Details

Match: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, Big Bash League 13, 38th Match 

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Date: 15th January, 2023 

Time: 1:45 PM IST

Live Coverage Details: Star Sports India (HD and SD Channels), Disney Hotstar (OTT)

STA vs HUR: Pitch Report

The team winning the toss at the Melbourne Cricket Ground tends to opt for fielding first and chasing the target set by the opponent. In every match held at the MCG, the emphasis has been on the side looking to secure a victory. Scoring runs has proven challenging at this venue, any score above the 150 runs mark will be competitive. Batting conditions improve during the night games as the pitch evens out, facilitating better ball carry and enabling more effective stroke play.

STA vs HUR: Probable Playing XI

Melbourne Stars: Thomas Rogers, Daniel Lawrence, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Sam Harper, Hilton Cartwright, Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris, and Mark Steketee

Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade, Caleb Jewell, Mac Wright, Sam Hain, Tim David, Corey Anderson, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis, and Riley Meredith

STA vs HUR: Dream XI fantasy picks

Grand League

Wicket Keepers: Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott

Batters: Hilton Cartwright, Mac Wright, Thomas Rogers

All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Chris Jordan, Beau Webster, Imad Wasim, Nikhil Chaudhary (VC)

Bowlers: Nathan Ellis

Head-to-Head League

Wicket Keepers: Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott

Batters: Hilton Cartwright, Mac Wright

All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell (VC), Marcus Stoinis, Chris Jordan, Beau Webster, Imad Wasim, Nikhil Chaudhary

Bowlers: Nathan Ellis