BBL 2024-25: Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat Prediction, and Betting Tips
The fourth match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 will be played between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat on December 18 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Stars lost their first match of the season by 6 wickets against Perth Scorchers. Led by Marcus Stoinis the team is looking to bounce back in this match. On the other hand, Brisbane Heat are playing their first match of the season. The team features players like Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Colin Munro, and Mitchell Swepson. Check out the Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat prediction.
Key players like Scott Boland, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, and Nathan McSweeney are not available for the match as they are playing the 3rd Test of BGT 2024-25. However, Beau Webster has been released by the Australian team and is available to play from the Stars. Also, they are expecting Maxwell’s return in this game.
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Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat Prediction: Stars to win
Key Stats
- Melbourne Stars lost their first match of the season against Perth Scorchers.
- Brisbane Heat is playing their first match of the season.
- Heat defeated the Stars in their previous three encounters in a row.
Match Prediction: The match is going to be an exciting contest for fans with Melbourne Stars coming on top having a balanced squad. Stars feature some good names like Marcus Stoinis, Glen Maxwell, Tom Curren, and Adam Milne. While Heat will miss their two prominent batters Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne due to the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. This is a young and inexperienced team so Stars have an edge in this match.
Most Recent H2H
| Winning team | Won by | Date |
| Brisbane Heat | 103 runs | 07 Dec 2023 |
| Brisbane Heat | 4 runs | 22 Jan 2023 |
| Brisbane Heat | 3 wickets | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Melbourne Stars | 8 wickets | 16 Jan 2022 |
| Melbourne Stars | 20 runs | 27 Dec 2021 |
Melbourne Stars preview
Melbourne Stars led by all-rounder Marcus Stoinis lost their opening game of the season against Perth Scorchers by 7 wickets. Stoinis and Curren batted well scoring 37 each but other batters need to step up. The bowling department did well with the new ball but struggled after to take wickets. However, this is just starting of the season and the team will aim to bounce back strong in this match.
Predicted XI: Joe Clarke, Thomas Rogers, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Tom Curren, Hamish McKenzie, Adam Milne, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle
Brisbane Heat preview
Brisbane Heat the defending champions of the Big Bash League 2024-25 is playing their first match of the season. The team features names like Matt Renshaw, Spencer Johnson, and Xavier Bartlett. The team is looking good on the paper and will replicate last season’s performance. Their key players Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, and Marnus Labuschagne are unavailable for the match due to the ongoing BGT 2024-25.
Predicted XI: Colin Munro, Max Bryant, Matt Renshaw, Paul Walter, Jimmy Peirson, Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Callum Vidler, Mitchell Swepson
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Player to watch: Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is a captain of the Melbourne Stars and an outstanding batter. He played well in the first match scoring 37 in a tough situation but unfortunately got run out. He has the ability to bat according to the situation and can change the game in a couple of overs with his power-hitting. The 35-year-old also can bowl some overs.
