STA vs STR Dream11 Prediction, Match 34, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates
The Melbourne Stars are set to face the Adelaide Strikers in the 34th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on Tuesday, January 13.
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Preview
In the 34th game of the BBL 2025-26, Melbourne Stars (STA) are set to face Adelaide Strikers (STR). Melbourne Stars won five of the eight games, giving them an outstanding start to the season, and they are now in 3rd place in the points table. In that game, Sam Harper and Thomas Rogers performed brilliantly and scored 84 and 53 runs, respectively. While Haris Marcus Stoinis took three wickets in bowling.
On the other hand, the Adelaide Strikers have not performed well so far this season, winning just three games out of eight. In the last game, they lost by 32 runs against the Perth Scorchers. However, in the last games, Alex Carey scored 71 runs, and Matthew Short also scored fifty. While Lloyd Pope did well in the bowling, taking two wickets.
Match Information
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, Match 34
Big Bash League, 13 Jan 2026, Tue, 1:45 PM IST ,Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Melbourne Stars
REN
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STA
BBL
STA
vs
SIX
BBL
STA
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REN
BBL
HEA
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STA
BBL
STA
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THU
BBL
Adelaide Strikers
STR
vs
SCO
BBL
HUR
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STR
BBL
STR
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THU
BBL
SCO
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STR
BBL
STR
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HEA
BBL
Players Stats in current Series
Sam Harper
STA - wk
356 Runs
8 Matches
Liam Scott
STR - all
274 Runs
8 Matches
Matthew Short
STR - ALL-ROUNDER
242 Runs
8 Matches
Marcus Stoinis
STA - bat
186 Runs
8 Matches
Campbell Kellaway
STA - bat
153 Runs
8 Matches
Chris Lynn
STR - bat
149 Runs
8 Matches
Henry Thornton
STR - bowl
200.00
2 Matches
Peter Siddle
STA - bowl
200.00
8 Matches
Tom Curran
STA - ALL-ROUNDER
182.61
7 Matches
Blake Macdonald
STA - bat
182.50
4 Matches
Alex Carey
STR - wk
182.05
1 Match
Cameron Boyce
STR - bowl
176.92
1 Match
Haris Rauf
STA - bowl
15 Wkts
8 Matches
Peter Siddle
STA - bowl
14 Wkts
8 Matches
Lloyd Pope
STR - bowl
13 Wkts
8 Matches
Marcus Stoinis
STA - bat
12 Wkts
8 Matches
Jamie Overton
STR - all
11 Wkts
8 Matches
Tom Curran
STA - ALL-ROUNDER
11 Wkts
7 Matches
Tabraiz Shamsi
STR - bowl
6.13
2 Matches
Peter Siddle
STA - bowl
7.03
8 Matches
Mitchell Swepson
STA - bowl
7.32
8 Matches
Cameron Boyce
STR - bowl
7.75
1 Match
Henry Thornton
STR - bowl
7.83
2 Matches
Jamie Overton
STR - all
7.87
8 Matches
Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Stars
SB Harper (wk), Tom Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, GJ Maxwell, MP Stoinis (C), HWR Cartwright, TK Curran, PM Siddle, Haris Rauf, Mitchell Swepson, Blake Macdonald
Bench : JM Clarke, Hamish McKenzie, Liam Hatcher, Austin Anlezark, SM Boland, J Merlo, A Sharma, Tom Whitney, SR Hain
Adelaide Strikers
AT Carey (wk), MW Short (C), CA Lynn, Liam Scott, J Overton, MW Harvey, H Manenti, L Wood, Hasan Ali, CJ Boyce, L Pope
Bench : Thomas Kelly, HJ Nielsen, TM Head, Jason Sangha, AI Ross, Henry Thornton, Jordan Buckingham, J Wadia, Tom Straker, T Shamsi
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
55%
Pace Bowling
45%
Spin Bowling
60%
Batting Pitch
160
Average Score
40%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Sam Harper STA | WK
Sam Harper is currently performing well. Moreover, he has scored 84 runs in the last game against the Renegades. His brilliant performance in the top order will definitely boost the team's performance.
Matthew Short STR | ALL-ROUNDER
Matthew Short performed brilliantly in the recent past for the Strikers. Moreover, he scored 52 runs in the last game against Perth. He has the ability to perform well with the bat and ball.
Marcus Stoinis STA | BAT
Marcus Stoinis is an excellent all-rounder and has performed well in the recent past. Moreover, he took three in the last games against the Melbourne Renegades. Fans will definitely hope for good performances from him.
Alex Carey STR | WK
Alex Carey is an excellent top-order batter. He has delivered many match-winning performances with the bat. Moreover, he scored 71 runs in the last game against Perth.
Haris Rauf STA | BOWL
Haris Rauf is an excellent bowler and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took 15 wickets in the last 8 games, including two wickets in the last game against the Renegades. He has performed well in many crucial matches.
Lloyd Pope STR | BOWL
Lloyd Pope is currently in excellent form. Moreover, he also took 15 wickets in the last 10 games, including 2 wickets against the Perth Scorchers in the last game. He will definitely be a key player for the Adelaide Strikers.
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STR | BAT
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STA | BAT
Teams will be updated after Toss
Last Updated On - Jan 12 2026 6:43 PM
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