Knockout match at Bellerive Oval, Hobart on 21stscheduled tribe Hobart Hurricanes will face Melbourne Stars in an exciting cricket match in January at 2:00 PM IST.
Get the best HUR vs STA Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match information for knockouts. BBL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
HUR vs STA Match Preview:
The Hobart Hurricanes entered the knockout matches with solid momentum, as they won six of their ten league fixtures. They handled the crucial stages with confidence, converting crucial chances and hence finished the group stage at third place in the points table.
Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars also won six out of ten matches. However, due to net run rate and other ranking factors, they finished the league stage in fourth place, despite equaling the Hurricanes in total wins.
Therefore, this knockout match brought together two similar teams separated by only minor margins. While the Hobart Hurricanes held a slight standings advantage, the Melbourne Stars remained well within striking distance, setting up an attractive and competitive contest.
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HUR vs STA head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Hobart Hurricane |
15 |
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melbourne stars |
8 |
HUR vs STA Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
22°C |
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weather forecast |
cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
158 |
Records of chasing teams:
HUR vs STA Playing 11 (Expected):
Hobart Hurricanes Playing 11:
1) Michelle Owen
2) Tim Ward
3) Beau Webster
4)Ben McDermott
5) Nikhil Chaudhary
6) Matthew Wade (Wicketkeeper)
7) Rehan Ahmed
8) Chris Jordan
9) Nathan Ellis ©
10) Rishad Hussain
11) Riley Meredith
melbourne stars playing 11: :
1) Sam Harper (Wicketkeeper)
2) Thomas Fraser Rogers
3) Campbell Kellaway
4) Blake McDonald
5) Marcus Stoinis ©
6) Tom Curran
7) Hilton Cartwright
8)Glenn Maxwell
9) Michelle Swepson
10) Haris Rauf
11) Peter Siddle
HUR vs STA Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Marcus Stoinis – A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer for Melbourne Stars, he has excelled in this tournament with 264 runs and 14 wickets, showing a strong all-round impact. |
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Sam Harper – Competing for the Melbourne Stars as a right-handed batsman, he has been excellent in this tournament, scoring 371 runs with consistent top-order contributions. |
Raises up:
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Tom Curran – Operating as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer for Melbourne Stars, he has given solid all-round returns in this tournament so far with 60 runs and 15 wickets. |
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Mitchell Owen – Serving Hobart Hurricanes as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer, he has contributed 146 runs and 3 wickets in this tournament, providing useful all-round depth. |
Budget Selection:
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Matthew Wade – Left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman for the Hobart Hurricanes, he takes on the finishing responsibilities and adds valuable experience and composure in pressure situations. |
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Rehaan Ahmed – Playing as a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler for Hobart Hurricanes, he offers valuable all-round versatility through aggressive stroke play and skillful wrist spin. |
HUR vs STA BBL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Marcus Stoinis and Sam Harper |
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vice captain |
Tom Curran and Michelle Owen |
HUR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Ben McDermott, Sam Harper
- Batsmen- Nikhil Chaudhary, Thomas Fraser Rogers
- All-rounders – Marcus Stoinis (captain), Chris Jordan, Beau Webster, Tom Curran (vice-captain), Mitchell Owen
- Bowlers- Rishad Hussain, Haris Rauf
HUR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Ben McDermott, Sam Harper (C)
- Batsmen- Glenn Maxwell, Nikhil Chaudhary
- All-rounders- Marcus Stoinis, Chris Jordan, Tom Curran, Mitchell Owen (vice-captain), Rehan Ahmed.
- Bowlers- Rishad Hussain, Haris Rauf
HUR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Today Match Knockout BBL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Will Prestwitz |
7.0 credit |
dnp |
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Sam Hahn |
7.0 credit |
dnp |
HUR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Today Match Knockout BBL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
marcus stoinis |
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gl captaincy option |
Sam Harper |
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choice of punt |
Rehan Ahmed and Glenn Maxwell |
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dream11 combination |
2-2-5-2 |
HUR vs STA Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the strength of the team, Hobart Hurricanes are expected to win this match.
