Melbourne Stars will take on Hobart Hurricanes in the Australian T20 League (BBL 2025) on Sunday, 19 January 2025, at 01:45 PM IST at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia. Hobart Hurricanes have seven wins in nine matches, while Melbourne Stars are placed fourth on the table with four wins in nine matches. They won their previous match and are unbeaten in 2025 so far. Throughout this article, we will share all the details regarding key players, pitch conditions, and insights.

STA vs HUR (Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes) Match Details

Match: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes (STA vs HUR )
League: Big Bash League
Date: Sunday, 19th January 2025
Time: 01:45 PM (IST), 08:15 AM (GMT)
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Melbourne is well-balanced, offering good swing and bounce for the pacers. Batters will need to work harder to score big runs. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.

Weather Report

The weather in Melbourne, Australia, will be clear. The temperature is expected to be around 11°C on match day, with 78% humidity and wind speed of 8.3 km/h. Visibility will be 10 km, and there are no chances of precipitation during the game.

Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Key Players to Watch

Melbourne Stars

1. Glenn Maxwell: The Aussie all-rounder has been in exceptional form for Melbourne Stars, scoring 253 runs in his last 8 matches at an average of 42.17 and a strike rate of 182.01. He is definitely a key player to watch tomorrow.

2. Marcus Stoinis: Stoinis has been a consistent performer for Melbourne Stars this season. In the last 10 matches, he has scored 312 runs at an average of 31.2 and a strike rate of 130.54. His ability to play aggressive strokes and finish games makes him a key batter for his team.

3. Joel Paris: Paris took an economical 3-13 from his four overs in the last game and provided great value with the new ball. He is also a key player to watch tomorrow.

Hobart Hurricanes

1. Tim David: He has been a key finisher for the Hobart Hurricanes. In the last 10 matches, he scored 240 runs with an average of 40 and a strike rate of 181.81. His powerful hitting in the death overs is very valuable to his team.

2. Nathan Ellis: Ellis has been reliable for the Hobart Hurricanes. In 9 matches, he has taken 10 wickets with an economy of 8.15 and a strike rate of 20.4. His ability to perform under pressure makes him a key player in tight games.

3. Mitchell Owen: The All-Rounder hit nine fours and five sixes, scoring an exceptional unbeaten 101 off 64 balls against the Perth Scorchers in the opening game. He is also a key player to watch tomorrow.

STA vs HUR Head-to-Head

Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes have faced each other in 21 T20 matches. Out of these, Melbourne Stars have won 13, while Hobart Hurricanes have won 8.

STA vs HUR Live Telecast and Streaming Details

The match (BBL 2024-25) will be broadcast live on Star Sports and available for streaming on Hotstar.

Probable Playing XIs

Melbourne Stars (STA) Possible Playing XI

Ben Duckett, Sam Harper (WK), Beau Webster, Tom Rogers (I), Marcus Stoinis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Usama Mir, Peter Siddle.

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Possible Playing XI

Mitchell Owen, Caleb Jewell, Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Matthew Wade (WK), Jake Doran (WK), Nathan Ellis (C), Peter Hatzoglou, Riley Meredith, Marcus Bean.