HUR vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Knockout, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates
The Hobart Hurricanes are set to face the Melbourne Stars in the knockout match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Wednesday, January 21.
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Preview
In the knockout game of the BBL 2025-26, Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) are set to face Melbourne Stars (STA). The Hobart Hurricanes performed excellently throughout the season as they won six games out of the 10, due to which they are here in the playoffs. However, they lost the last game against the Brisbane Heat by 3 runs. Beau Webster and Ben McDermott performed well for them in the last game, scoring 51 and 59 runs, respectively. While Riley Meredith took three wickets in the bowling department.
On the other hand, the Melbourne Stars also did well this season, winning six games out of the ten and securing their place in the playoffs. However, they lost the last game to the Perth Scorchers by 6 wickets. In that game, Marcus Stoinis performed brilliantly and scored 55 runs. While Haris Rauf took three wickets in bowling.
Match Information
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars, Knockout
Big Bash League, 21 Jan 2026, Wed, 2:00 PM IST ,Bellerive Oval, Hobart
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Weather Report
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12.5°C
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Hobart Hurricanes
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SIX
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BBL
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STR
BBL
THU
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Melbourne Stars
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SIX
BBL
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Players Stats in current Series
Sam Harper
STA - wk
371 Runs
10 Matches
Nikhil Chaudhary
HUR - ALL-ROUNDER
279 Runs
10 Matches
Ben McDermott
HUR - wk
270 Runs
10 Matches
Marcus Stoinis
STA - bat
264 Runs
10 Matches
T Ward
HUR - bowl
177 Runs
8 Matches
Tom Rogers
STA - bat
174 Runs
9 Matches
Mitchell Owen
HUR - all
200.00
10 Matches
Tom Curran
STA - ALL-ROUNDER
187.50
9 Matches
Matthew Wade
HUR - wk
178.65
9 Matches
Blake Macdonald
STA - bat
158.49
5 Matches
Sam Harper
STA - wk
155.23
10 Matches
Nikhil Chaudhary
HUR - ALL-ROUNDER
151.63
10 Matches
Haris Rauf
STA - bowl
18 Wkts
10 Matches
Peter Siddle
STA - bowl
16 Wkts
10 Matches
Tom Curran
STA - ALL-ROUNDER
15 Wkts
9 Matches
Marcus Stoinis
STA - bat
14 Wkts
10 Matches
Nathan Ellis
HUR - bowl
14 Wkts
9 Matches
Rishad Hossain
HUR - BOWLER
13 Wkts
10 Matches
Billy Stanlake
HUR - BOWLER
6.89
3 Matches
Peter Siddle
STA - bowl
7.00
10 Matches
Tom Curran
STA - ALL-ROUNDER
7.18
9 Matches
Mitchell Swepson
STA - bowl
7.38
10 Matches
Marcus Stoinis
STA - bat
7.48
10 Matches
Beau Webster
HUR - ALL-ROUNDER
7.50
3 Matches
Probable Playing XI
Hobart Hurricanes
T Ward, Mitchell Owen, BR McDermott (C), BJ Webster, N Chaudhary, MS Wade (wk), M Wright, CJ Jordan, Billy Stanlake, Riley Meredith, Will Prestwidge
Bench : J Weatherald, R Ahmed, Iain Carlisle, Tim David, Rishad Hossain, Nathan Ellis, JM Bird, M Bean, Hugo Burdon
Melbourne Stars
Tom Rogers, SB Harper (wk), JM Clarke, Campbell Kellaway, MP Stoinis (C), HWR Cartwright, GJ Maxwell, TK Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, PM Siddle
Bench : Hamish McKenzie, Liam Hatcher, Austin Anlezark, SM Boland, J Merlo, A Sharma, Tom Whitney, Blake Macdonald, SR Hain
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
60%
Pace Bowling
40%
Spin Bowling
65%
Batting Pitch
168
Average Score
35%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Ben McDermott HUR | WK
Ben McDermott is an excellent batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he scored 270 runs in the last 10 games. He is definitely a key player for Hobart this season.
Sam Harper STA | WK
Sam Harper is the third-highest run scorer this season. He has scored 371 runs in the last 10 games. His brilliant performance in the top order will definitely boost the team's performance.
Nikhil Chaudhary HUR | ALL-ROUNDER
Nikhil Chaudhary is an excellent all-rounder; he delivered match-winning performances with the bat and ball in the previous season. Moreover, he scored 279 runs in the last 10 games.
Marcus Stoinis STA | BAT
Marcus Stoinis is an excellent all-rounder and has performed well in the recent past. Moreover, he scored 264 runs in the last 10 games, including 55 in the last game. Fans will definitely hope for good performances from him.
Rishad Hossain HUR | BOWLER
Rishad Hossain is an excellent spinner and is currently in excellent form. Moreover, he took 13 wickets in the last 9 games.
Haris Rauf STA | BOWL
Haris Rauf is an excellent bowler and the highest wicket-taker this season. Moreover, he took 18 wickets in the last 10 games, including three wickets in the last game against Perth.
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Macalister Wright
HUR | BAT
Nathan Ellis
HUR | BOWL
Last Updated On - Jan 21 2026 1:00 PM
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