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STA vs HUR, BBL 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 38th match (Source: x.com)
Melbourne Stars (STA) and Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) collide with each other in the ongoing edition of the Big Bash League. Match No. 38 is all set to be played on Monday, January 15th, 2024, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne at 1:45 PM IST. The Stars beat the Hurricanes by a margin of seven wickets (DLS Method) when both sides met previously in the reverse fixture at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Ahead of this game, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
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It's been the Stars and Adelaide Strikers for the last spot for the Knockout stage. The Stars have played nine matches so far with four victories and five defeats to their name. With eight points and a net run rate of -1.138, they are placed in the fifth position in the table.
On the other hand, the Hurricanes have already been eliminated from the competition. With just three victories and six points in nine games, they are languishing at the sixth spot in the table.
STA vs HUR, Team Form Guide
Melbourne Stars: L-W-W-W-W
Hobart Hurricanes: L-L-L-W-W
STA vs HUR, Match 38: Pitch Report
The track at the historic MCG offers help to seam bowlers. The pacers may get early movement and can exploit the conditions well. The captain winning the toss may opt to bowl first at this venue.
STA vs HUR, Match 38: Top Player Picks
Glenn Maxwell (STA)
- Skipper Glenn Maxwell is the leading run-scorer for the Stars this season
- The right-handed batter is averaging 35.16 with scores of 23, 30, 12, 35*, 28, 32*, 31 and 20
- Maxwell is also the leading wicket-taker for the Stars with seven scalps
Beau Webster (STA)
- Beau Webster has struck the second-most runs after Maxwell for the Stars
- The right-hander has racked up 207 runs at an average of 34.50 with two half-centuries
- Webster has also snared six scalps in as many innings
Hilton Cartwright (STA)
- Hilton Cartwright has mustered the third-most runs for Melbourne
- The right-handed middle-order batter is averaging 39.00
Ben McDermott (HUR)
- Ben McDermott is the leading run-scorer for the Hurricanes in this campaign
- The opening batter has an average of 42.20 with two half-centuries
STA vs HUR, Match 38: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 211 Runs in 8 Innings and 7 Wickets in 6 Innings | 74.38 |
| Beau Webster | 207 Runs in 7 Innings and 6 Wickets in 6 Innings | 60.13 |
| Hilton Cartwright | 195 runs in 7 Innings | 36.67 |
| Ben McDermott | 211 Runs in 7 Innings | 46.43 |
STA vs HUR, Match 38: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Melbourne Stars bowls first | Beau Webster | Glenn Maxwell |
| If Melbourne Stars bats first | Glenn Maxwell | Beau Webster |
STA vs HUR, Match 38: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
The Stars need to win this game desperately to have any chance of qualifying for the next round. They are expected to seal a victory here so bank on their players for your Fantasy-XI side.
STA vs HUR, Match 38: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Ben McDermott
Batters: Thomas Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Macalister Wright
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster, Corey Anderson, Chris Jordan
Bowlers: Nathan Coulter-Nile, Joel Paris, Nathan Ellis
Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vice-captain: Beau Webster
STA: 6 Players, HUR: 5 Players
STA vs HUR, Match 38: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Ben McDermott
Batters: Daniel Lawrence, Hilton Cartwright, Caleb Jewell, Tim David
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Joel Paris, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith
Captain: Ben McDermott
Vice-captain: Beau Webster
STA: 7 Players, HUR: 4 Players
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