Big Bash League Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Match 38 | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes – Will the HUR win after their third consecutive loss? | Jan 15

Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Match Analysis

If Melbourne Stars win their final game, they might qualify for the BBL13 tournament; however, if Adelaide Strikers defeat Sydney Thunder on Sunday night, they might not, twenty hours before their match against the Hurricanes begins. The Hurricanes’ campaign is finished.

After three defeats in three matches, they have one more chance to end the season on a positive note and move up the table, where they are now positioned in between the two Melbourne teams in sixth place.

With 7 victories and 13 losses in 20 meetings, the Hurricanes don’t have a great record against the Stars, but this time they’ll be more than pleased to spoil the celebration because a victory in Melbourne on Monday night ends the Stars’ season.

Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Team Preview & Squads

Melbourne Stars

The Melbourne Stars are currently having issues after losing the derby against the Renegades. Four Stars batters passed 20 in their innings, but none looked to be in firm control to put their foot down and accelerate against the Renegades. Stars lost Dan Lawrence after getting off to a fast start with 21 in the opening two overs. They could manage just sixteen runs in the next three overs before the other opener, Thomas Rogers, was sent back to the pavilion. Beau Webster made a spartan 29 from 34 balls, Marcus Stoinis never got going, and Glenn Maxwell was outstanding during his brief visit.

They removed departing batter Aaron Finch for a duck, but on a somewhat difficult wicket, Shaun Marsh and Jake Fraser McGurk put up a partnership of almost sixty runs, rendering the Stars bowlers useless. Shaun Marsh persevered and ensured that the Renegades bid the BBL icon Finchy a proper farewell. The Stars’ hopes of finishing as the fourth squad will be harmed by this cowardly loss to the Renegades.

For them to advance, they must now overcome the Hurricanes challenge in their final game and pray that, on Sunday night in Canberra, the Adelaide Strikers somehow lose their last game against an ineffective Sydney Thunder. The Strikers, who are aiming for a fourth-place finish, have won roughly the same number of games as the Stars thus far. However, because they divided points with the Heat early on, they have a little advantage in the standings with nine points.  

Melbourne Stars Squads

Melbourne Stars Squads

Glenn Maxwell (c), Peter Handscomb (wk), Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Lawrence, Hilton Cartwright, Joel Paris, Imad Wasim, Nathan Coulter-Nile, and Scott Boland.

Hobart Hurricanes

After a nail-biting 1-run loss to the Heat in a rain-plagued game in Hobart, the Hobart Hurricanes’ fortunes took a sharp downturn. Ben McDermott scored a thrilling 95 at the Adelaide Oval, but it was in vain as the Strikers easily defeated the opposition by 5 wickets. And their dreams of winning the rematch at Hobart were dashed by a brilliant innings from southpaw Jake Weatherald, who replaced Chris Lynn.

The lack of form of key players such as Matthew Wade, Tim David, and Corey Anderson, as well as uneven performances with both bat and ball from various players, has been the highlight of Hobart Hurricanes’ poor season. Nathan Ellis’ decision-making as captain has been ineffective, leaving many questionings why the team think tank didn’t seek elsewhere, although veteran campaigners like Matthew Wade remain in the XI.

But because today is a new day, they intend to start over and give it their all to win the game at the G. In addition to providing their supporters with something to cheer about, a victory in the last game would enable them to finish with eight points, comfortably ahead of the team at the bottom of the table.

Hobart Hurricanes Squads

Hobart Hurricanes Squads

Nathan Ellis (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Macalister Wright, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Corey Anderson, Tim David, Patrick Dooley, Chris Jordan, and Riley Meredith.

Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes outfield report

Melbourne Cricket Ground

The side fielding first has won 51.9% of games at the MCG, according to the records. If either captain wins the toss, we believe they will choose to field first.

As the game goes on, humidity levels will rise, and there is a potential for a brief thunderstorm. From start to completion, the temperature will be approximately 24 degrees.

Although the average T20 score at this site over the last 12 months has been less than 140, we anticipate a greater first-innings score in this match. On this field, the spinners and fast bowlers will have ample help.

Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

The Melbourne Stars have won three of their last five games while the Hobart Hurricanes have won two.

Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction

Winning the toss

• Melbourne Stars

Player of the Match

• Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright

Most runs

• Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright
• Hobart Hurricanes – Macalister Wright

Most wickets

• Melbourne Stars – Beau Webster
• Hobart Hurricanes – Nathan Ellis

Most sixes

• Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright
• Hobart Hurricanes – Macalister Wright

Team Scores Batting First

• Melbourne Stars – 155+
• Hobart Hurricanes – 145+

According to cricket analysts, Melbourne Stars have a 71.6% chance of winning.

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