STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction, Match 5, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates
The Melbourne Stars are set to face the Hobart Hurricanes in the 5th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, on Thursday, December 18.
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Preview
In the fifth game of the BBL 2025-26, Melbourne Stars (STA) are set to face Hobart Hurricanes (HUR). Melbourne Stars had a decent performance in the previous season as they won five games out of the 10 and qualified for the Play-off round. However, they lost the Knockout game against the Sydney Thunder. However, this time the team will be determined to perform well.
On the other hand, the defending champion Hobart Hurricanes have had a brilliant start to this season as they won their first game against the Sydney Thunder. The last match was quite exciting for Hobart, where they achieved a target of 181 runs and won by four wickets with one ball remaining. Moreover, they definitely want to continue their excellent performance in this match as well.
Match Information
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, Match 5
Big Bash League, 18 Dec 2025, Thur, 1:45 PM IST ,Melbourne Cricket Ground
Broadcast
Fancode
Live Stream
Fancode
Weather Report
Clear
23.9°C
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Melbourne Stars
THU
vs
STA
BBL
STA
vs
HUR
BBL
REN
vs
STA
BBL
STA
vs
SIX
BBL
REN
vs
STA
BBL
Hobart Hurricanes
HUR
vs
THU
BBL
GUY
vs
HUR
Global Super League
CS
vs
HUR
Global Super League
HUR
vs
RAN
Global Super League
DCP
vs
HUR
Global Super League
Players Stats in current Series
Sam Harper
STA - wk
381 Runs
11 Matches
Ben McDermott
HUR - wk
322 Runs
12 Matches
Nikhil Chaudhary
HUR - ALL-ROUNDER
307 Runs
12 Matches
Marcus Stoinis
STA - bat
273 Runs
11 Matches
T Ward
HUR - bowl
200 Runs
10 Matches
Tom Rogers
STA - bat
178 Runs
10 Matches
Billy Stanlake
HUR - BOWLER
200.00
5 Matches
Mitchell Owen
HUR - all
195.29
12 Matches
Tom Curran
STA - ALL-ROUNDER
187.50
10 Matches
Matthew Wade
HUR - wk
176.92
11 Matches
Blake Macdonald
STA - bat
158.49
5 Matches
Sam Harper
STA - wk
155.51
11 Matches
Haris Rauf
STA - bowl
20 Wkts
11 Matches
Peter Siddle
STA - bowl
16 Wkts
11 Matches
Tom Curran
STA - ALL-ROUNDER
16 Wkts
10 Matches
Marcus Stoinis
STA - bat
15 Wkts
11 Matches
Rishad Hossain
HUR - BOWLER
15 Wkts
12 Matches
Nathan Ellis
HUR - bowl
14 Wkts
9 Matches
Peter Siddle
STA - bowl
7.13
11 Matches
Mitchell Swepson
STA - bowl
7.30
11 Matches
Marcus Stoinis
STA - bat
7.44
11 Matches
Glenn Maxwell
STA - all
7.72
11 Matches
Tom Curran
STA - ALL-ROUNDER
7.78
10 Matches
Rishad Hossain
HUR - BOWLER
7.83
12 Matches
Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Stars
JM Clarke, SB Harper (wk), HWR Cartwright, MP Stoinis (C), Campbell Kellaway, GJ Maxwell, Mitchell Swepson, TK Curran, Mark Steketee, Haris Rauf, PM Siddle
Bench : Hamish McKenzie, Liam Hatcher, Tom Rogers, Austin Anlezark, SM Boland
Hobart Hurricanes
N Chaudhary, Mitchell Owen, BR McDermott, Tim David, MS Wade (wk), CJ Jordan, Billy Stanlake, Nathan Ellis (C), R Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith
Bench : J Weatherald, Iain Carlisle, M Wright, BJ Webster, T Ward, Will Prestwidge, JM Bird, M Bean
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
60%
Pace Bowling
40%
Spin Bowling
55%
Batting Pitch
145
Average Score
45%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Mitchell Owen HUR | ALL
Mitchell Owen performed brilliantly in the previous season and became the highest run scorer for Hobart. Moreover, he also performed well in the previous game against the Sydney Thunder and scored 32 runs in 14 balls.
Glenn Maxwell STA | ALL
Maxwell was the highest run scorer in the previous season for the Stars. He has scored 325 runs in the 9 games. His form will definitely impact the team's performance this season.
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 41 runs in 31 balls in the previous game against Thunder.
Marcus Stoinis STA | BAT
Marcus Stoinis also performed well in the last season and became the second-highest scorer for his team. Moreover, he scored 311 runs in the 11 games. Fans will definitely hope for good performances from him.
Ben McDermott HUR | WK
Ben McDermott is an excellent top-order batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he scored 38 runs off 28 balls in the previous game against the Sydney Thunder. He will definitely be a key player for Hobart.
Mark Steketee STA | BOWL
Mark Steketee is an excellent bowler and the highest wicket-taker for his team last season. He has taken 15 wickets in the 6 matches at an economy rate of 7.24. He has performed well in many crucial matches for Melbourne Stars.
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Haris Rauf
STA | BOWL
Rehan Ahmed
HUR | ALL-ROUNDER
Last Updated On - Dec 18 2025 1:53 PM
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