Match Details:
- Match: Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat( MS vs BH ), 4th Match, Big Bash League, 2024-25
- Date and Time: December 18, 08:15 am GMT / 02:15 pm BST / 7:15 pm local time
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
MS vs BH Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Melbourne StarsWho will win the match? – Brisbane HeatMelbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat Preview:
Melbourne Stars( MS ) is set to face Brisbane Heat( BH ) in their 4th match during the Big Bash League, 2024-25. This match is scheduled to take place at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, December 18.
In their last Big Bash League clash in 2023, the Brisbane Heat crushed the Melbourne Stars with a massive 103-run victory. Batting first, the Heat put up an impressive 214 runs for the loss of just three wickets. The Stars struggled to chase the target and ended up losing the game.
Melbourne Stars:
Melbourne Stars were defeated by Perth Scorchers in their recent Big Bash League match in 2024. Batting first, the Stars posted a total of 146/9, with Tom Curran and Marcus Stoinis both contributing 37 runs. In the bowling department, Curran and Brody Couch each took one wicket.
The chase for Perth was relatively straightforward. Thanks to Cooper Connolly’s 64 and Ashton Turner’s 37, they reached the target in just 17.1 overs, losing four wickets in the process. Jhye Richardson was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance, taking 3 wickets, while Lance Morris also impressed with 2 wickets. Perth Scorchers won by 6 wickets.
Brisbane Heat:
Brisbane Heat triumphed over Sydney Sixers in their recent Big Bash League match in 2024. Batting first, Brisbane posted 166/8. In response, Sydney Sixers fell short of the target, finishing with 112 all out. Moises Henriques top-scored for the Sixers with 25, while Josh Philippe contributed 23 runs. Sean Abbott was the standout bowler for the Sixers, taking 4 wickets, with Steve O’Keefe adding 1.
For Brisbane Heat, Josh Brown (53) and Matt Renshaw (40) were the main contributors with the bat. Spencer Johnson was named Man of the Match for his superb bowling performance, taking 4 wickets, while Mitchell Swepson also impressed with 3 wickets. Brisbane Heat won by a commanding 54-run margin.
MS vs BH Possible Playing XI:
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis (c), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Joe Clarke, Sam Harper (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Hamish McKenzie, Adam Milne, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle
Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro (c), Jimmy Peirson (wk), Tom Alsop, Matt Renshaw, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Will Prestwidge, Jack Wildermuth, Nathan McSweeney, Spencer Johnson
MS vs BH Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Captain: Matt Renshaw
Vice-Captain: Tom Alsop
Hilton Cartwright, Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell, Michael Neser, Jonathan Merlo, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Scott Boland.
MS vs BH Recent 5 Match Performance:
Melbourne Stars: W, W, W, W, L
Brisbane Heat: L, L, L, L, A
MS vs BH Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | MS Won | BH Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 19 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
MS vs BH Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
Venue Information:
- Stadium: Melbourne Cricket Ground
- City: Melbourne
- Capacity: 100, 024
Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat Full Squad:
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis (c), Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Tom Curran, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Jonathan Merlo, Adam Milne, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Doug Warren, Beau Webster.
Brisbane Heat: Usman Khawaja (c), Tom Alsop, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Callum Vicler, Paul Walter, Jack Wildermuth, Jack Wood
