HUR vs STA Knockout Match Preview:

This season of the Big Bash tournament is now in its final stages, with only a few matches remaining. The Hobart Hurricanes will square off against the Melbourne Stars in a knockout on Wednesday, 21st January at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia. The Hurricanes have occupied the third spot on the point table with six wins. They finished the group stage strongly after defeating the Brisbane Heat by 3 runs.

Similarly, the Stars have also won six matches and are just one step behind the Hurricanes in the point table. They head into this game after a 6-wicket defeat against the Perth Scorchers. Now both teams aim to win this match and take another step forward in the tournament.

HUR vs STA Recent Performance:

HUR vs STA Knockout Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Big Bash League 
• Match: HUR vs STA Knockout
• Date: 21 Jan. 2026
• Match Start Time: 2:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar.

HUR vs STA Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather in Oval is expected to remain sunny with 68% humidity. The temperature will hover around 19.1°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 150 and 166 runs. The pitch offers a little assistance to pacers.

Bellerive Oval, Hobart Stats: 

Bellerive Oval pitch offers a balanced surface. The pitch is easy to bat on in the first half; however, as the match progresses, the pitch becomes a bit slower. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.    

HUR vs STA Probable Playing 11

Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Probable 11:

Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (WK), Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith

Melbourne Stars (STA) Probable 11:

Sam Harper (WK), Tom Fraser Rogers, Joe Clarke, Campbell Kellaway, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Tom Curran, Hilton Cartwright, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle

HUR vs STA- Top Picks from HUR

HUR vs STA- Top Picks from STA

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Nikhil Chaudhary (HUR) could be the best batter in the next match. He has scored 279 so far with a strike rate of 151.63.
• Nathan Ellis (HUR), the pacer, has bagged 14 wickets so far at an average of 21.29 and an eco-rate of 9.03.
• Sam Harper (STA) has scored plenty of runs this season. He is the highest run getter for the STA-based side.
• Marcus Stoinis (STA) is enjoying the ongoing season, scoring 264 runs and picking up 14 wickets. He will be a top contender for captain and vice-captain pick in the fantasy team.

HUR vs STA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

HUR vs STA Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

HUR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

HUR vs STA Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

HUR is expected to win this match. They have an 80% match-winning record at this venue. Additionally, their team has become even stronger since Webster joined them.

HUR vs STA Knockout FAQ

Who is likely to win the HUR vs STA match today?

Hobart Hurricanes (STA) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Melbourne Stars

Who are the top fantasy picks for the HUR vs STA Dream11 team?

Nikhil Chaudhary, Peter Siddle, Sam Harper, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Ellis and Haris Rauf

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 150 and 166 runs.