HEA vs STA Match Prediction, Match 19

The Big Bash League 2024-25 will continue the action with Brisbane Heat taking on Melbourne Stars in game 19 of the tournament at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane on Wednesday, January 1.

The Melbourne Stars have gotten off to the worst of starts, losing their first five games to be sitting at the bottom of the standings with no points. On the other hand, Heat have also had a subpar campaign so far. In four matches, they have won two games and lost as many to be positioned fifth in the table.

HEA vs STA Match Details:

Match Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, Match 19, Big Bash League 2024-25 Venue Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane Date & Time Wednesday, January 1 , 1:45 pm IST Live Broadcast & Streaming Details Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar (app and website)

Pitch Report

The surface at the Brisbane Cricket Ground is is preferred by the bowlers. A low-scoring game could be expected on such a pitch. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 20 Won by Brisbane Heat 13 Won by Melbourne Stars 7 No Result 00 First Played 20 Dec 2011 Last Played 18 Dec 2024

Predicted Playing XIs for HEA vs STA

Brisbane Heat (HEA)

Tom Banton, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Colin Munro (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Melbourne Stars (STA)

Ben Duckett, Sam Harper (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle

Also Check: BBL 2024-25 Squads

Probable Top Performers from HEA vs STA

Probable Best Batter: Nathan McSweeney

Brisbane Heat’s Nathan McSweeney could be the best batter in the upcoming game. McSweeney has been in good form and has 160 runs in three innings thus far.

Probable Best Bowler: Spencer Johnson

Brisbane Heat’s Spencer Johnson could be the best bowler in the upcoming game. Johnson has been in good form and will hope to put up a show

Also Check: BBL 2024-25 Stats

Today's Match Prediction: Brisbane Heat to win the match

Scenario 1

Brisbane Heat win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 40-50

STA: 130-140

Brisbane Heat win the match

Scenario 2

Melbourne Stars win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 40-50

HEA: 150-170

Brisbane Heat win the match

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