The 19th game of the Big Bash League 2024-25 (BBL) there will be a show between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Brisbane Heat are currently 5th on the table with 4 points but are coming off of back to back losses, including their recent 8-wicket loss to the team . Sydney Sixers. Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars are languishing at the bottom of the table, having lost all five of their games so far, including an 18-run loss to Sidney Frasan in their last visit.
Match details: BBL | 14, HEA vs. STA
- Date and Time: January 1, 2025: 8:15 am GMT / 6:15 pm local / 1:45 pm IST
- Place: The Gabba, Brisbane
Gabba Pitch Report
The pitch at the Gabba is famous for helping pacers in the early stages of the game. As the game progresses, however, the ball tends to come on the bat more smoothly, setting the stage for a fierce contest between bat and ball. Teams often choose to bowl first at this iconic venue, but the surface has been known to catch players off guard at times.
HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- A custodianTom Banton
- Batteries: Colin Munro, Ben Duckett, Nathan McSweeney
- Almighty: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matt Renshaw
- Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson
Prediction Captain and Vice Captain HEA vs STA Dream11:
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 backup:
Brody Couch, Sam Harper, Paul Walter, Usama Mir
HEA vs STA Dream11 squad for today's match (January 1, 8:15am GMT):
Clothes:
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 Heat: Tom 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
