Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Match Prediction

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Australia

the Gabba

Brisbane Heat take on Melbourne Stars in the 19th game of the 2024-25 Big Bash League at the Gabba, Brisbane. The game is scheduled to be played on Jan 01 at 01:45 PM IST.

Facts:

  • With 120 runs, Nathan McSweeney is the leading run scorer for Brisbane Heat in this campaign.
  • With 135 runs, Ben Duckett is the leading run scorer for Melbourne Stars in this campaign.

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Chance of Winning

Brisbane Heat had a brilliant start to the campaign as they beat Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers in the first two matches. Since then their form has taken the nose dive as Brisbane Heat head into this game after back to back losses. In the last match they were beaten by Sydney Strikers who had eight wickets to spare.

Melbourne Stars have struggled to make an impact thus far as they remain the only side in the tournament who are yet to register a single point so far. With five defeats in five games, Melbourne Stars are currently eighth on the table. As per our calculations, Brisbane Heat are favourites in the upcoming game.

  • Brisbane Heat ’ chances of winning - 57%
  • Melbourne Stars’ chances of winning - 43%

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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Prediction & Betting Tips 2025

Jimmy Peirson was the second top scorer in the last game against Sydney Sixers as he scored 24 off 25 balls. So far this season Peirson scored 105 runs which makes us believe he will score well in the upcoming game.

Marcus Stoinis has been one of the most consistent batsmen for Melbourne Stars so far. In the five games thus far Stoinis has scored 37, 26, 27, 20 and 22 which makes us believe he will score well in the upcoming game.

Match Prediction Best Odds

Brisbane Heat Opening Partnership to be Over 18.5

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Melbourne Stars Opening Partnership to be Under 19.5

1.86
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Best Opening Partnership to be Brisbane Heat

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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Match Toss Prediction

Historically the venue has suited the team that batted first. The last seven of the nine matches have been won by the team that batted first, which makes us believe both sides would prefer to bat first in the upcoming game.

Weather Report

With 40% chances of disruptions we believe climate would play a major role in the game. Maximum temperature is expected to be 32C during the game and minimum temperature is expected to be 23C.

Brisbane Heat News & Player List

Brisbane Heat Player List

Colin Munro (c), Jimmy Peirson (wk), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Will Prestwidge, Tom Whitney, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Daniel Drew, Jack Wildermuth, Tom Banton, Tom Straker



Predicted Playing XI




Colin Munro

Batter

Matt Renshaw

Batter

Max Bryant

Batter

Nathan McSweeney

Batter

Jimmy Peirson

Wicket-keeper

Paul Walter

Batter

Will Prestwidge

All-rounder

Xavier Bartlett

All-rounder

Tom Whitney

Bowler

Mitchell Swepson

Bowler

Matthew Kuhnemann

Bowler

Brisbane Heat Team Form

Brisbane Heat got off to a great start this season as they won back to back games but since then they have lost two games on the bounce and are currently fifth on the table.

Melbourne Stars News & Player List

Melbourne Stars Player List

Sam Harper (wk), Ben Duckett, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Doug Warren, Peter Siddle, Joel Paris, Brody Couch



Predicted Playing XI




Thomas Rogers

Batter

Ben Duckett

Batter

Marcus Stoinis

All-rounder

Hilton Cartwright

All-rounder

Sam Harper

Wicket-keeper

Hamish McKenzie

Batter

Jonathan Merlo

All-rounder

Tom Curran

All-rounder

Usama Mir

Bowler

Doug Warren

Bowler

Peter Siddle

Bowler

Melbourne Stars Team Form

Melbourne Stars remain the only side with zero points on board as they have lost all five games and are currently eighth on the table.

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Head to Head

Brisbane Heat have dominated this fixture against Melbourne Stars 13-07. Both sides went head to head earlier this season and Brisbane Heat won the game with eight wickets to spare.

Head to Head

Brisbane Heat: 13

Melbourne Stars: 07

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Betting Odds

Brisbane Heat to have a better opening partnership than Melbourne Stars

Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat head into this game after contrasting starts to the campaign. The defending champions Brisbane Heat got off to a great start as they won the first two matches but since then they have lost back to back games and are currently fifth on table. On the other hand Melbourne Stars have struggled to make an impact as they remain the only team thus far who are yet to bag a single point and are currently eighth on the table. Both sides went head to head earlier this season and it was Brisbane Heat who dominated the game and they also had a better opening stand on the day which makes us believe Brisbane Heat would end up with a better opening partnership in the upcoming game and it's a great opportunity to make some quick financial gains.

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars

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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Top Batters

Nathan McSweeney to be Brisbane Heat’ top batter

Nathan McSweeney has been solid thus far for Brisbane Heat as he has scored 120 runs in three matches and is the leading run scorer for his side which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.

Ben Duckett to be Melbourne Stars’ top batter

Ben Duckett missed the start of the campaign and did not fare well in his debut but he has managed to turn things around and with 135 runs he is the leading run scorer for his side which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Top Bowlers

Xavier Barlett to be Brisbane Heat’ top bowler

Xavier Bartlett bowled well in the last game as he ended the match with best bowling figures for his side. With five wickets he is the leading wicket taker for Brisbane Heat which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.

Peter Siddle to be Melbourne Stars’ top bowler

Peter Siddle has been the stand out bowler for Melbourne Stars this season as he has been consistent and with five wickets is also the leading wicket taker for his side which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.

Our Prediction

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Brisbane Heat

Brisbane Heat have had an upper hand in this fixture as they have beaten Melbourne Stars in each of the last three occasions including earlier this season. The bookmakers have sided with Brisbane Heat in this game and we believe you should do the same as they would bag maximum points in the upcoming game.
  • Brisbane Heat to win - 1.75 (PariMatch)
  • Melbourne Stars to win - 2.04 (PariMatch)
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