The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, will host the fourth match of the BBL 2024, where Melbourne Stars will take on Brisbane Heat on 18th December at 1:45 PM IST.
Get the best STA vs HEA Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 4th match of the BBL 2024. Expert analysis and more.
STA vs HEA Match Preview:
Melbourne Stars commenced its campaign on a disappointing note, losing its inaugural match.
Conversely, Brisbane Heat is poised to embark on its season, with its inaugural match slated against Melbourne Stars. This highly anticipated encounter promises to be thrilling, as both teams vie for supremacy.
As the stage is set for this exciting showdown, Melbourne Stars seeks to rebound from its initial setback, while Brisbane Heat aims to launch its season with a triumphant flourish.
STA vs HEA Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Melbourne Stars |
7 |
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Brisbane Heat |
12 |
STA vs HEA Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
15°C |
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Weather Forecast |
LightRain |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
144 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Poor |
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Winning % |
48% |
STA vs HEA Playing 11s (Predicted):
Melbourne Stars Playing 11:
- Thomas Rogers
- Joe Clarke
- Sam Harper(wk)
- Marcus Stoinis©
- Hilton Cartwright
- Beau Webster
- Tom Curran
- Hamish McKenzie
- Adam Milne
- Brody Couch
- Peter Siddle
Brisbane Heat Playing 11:
- Usman Khawaja ©
- Tom Alsop
- Xavier Bartlett
- Max Bryant
- Spencer Johnson
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Nathan McSweeney
- Colin Munro
- Michael Neser
- Jimmy Peirson
- Matt Renshaw
Hot Picks for STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Tom Curran is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from Melbourne Stars. He smashed 37 runs and took 1 wicket in the last game. He will be among the important players to have in the fantasy side for this game. |
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Marcus Stoinis is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer from Melbourne Stars. He smashed 37 runs in the last match and can come in useful once again. |
Top Picks:
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Paul Walter is a left-handed batsman and left-arm medium pacer from Brisbane Heat. He will be looking to make a huge impact here. |
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Xavier Bartlett is a right-arm medium-fast bowler from Brisbane Heat. He will be a pretty handy choice for this game. |
Budget Picks:
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Beau Webster is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer from Melbourne Stars. |
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Matt Renshaw is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Brisbane Heat. |
STA vs HEA BBL 2024 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Marcus Stoinis & Tom Curran |
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Vice-Captain |
Xavier Bartlett & Paul Walter |
STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 4 BBL 2024 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Tom Alsop |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Blake Macdonald |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
STA vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 4 BBL 2024 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Marcus Stoinis |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Tom Curran |
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Punt Picks |
Peter Siddle and Jimmy Pierson |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-3-4-2 |
STA vs HEA Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination and batting strength, the Brisbane Heat are expected to win this match.