The Australian Test summer is over and other T20 series are underway. As a result, franchises are now going to be boosted by the return of Australian stars while the some leave for other leagues. The Stars who are already struggling will now have to contend with the absence of Trent Boult, who heads to South Africa for more franchise cricket.

HUR vs STA Match Details

Date: January 9th 2023

Time:  1:45 PM IST

Venue: Hobart

HUR vs STA Weather Report

The Weather at Hobart is pretty good for the upcoming game.

HUR vs STA Pitch Report

A flat track at Hobart is expected and batting second will be a better option.

HUR vs STA Head-to-Head

Played- 17 | Melbourne Stars -12 | Hobart Hurricanes – 6 | No Result- 0 | Tie- 0

HUR vs STA Predicted Playing XI

Melbourne Stars Playing XI

Joe Clarke, Joe Burns, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin, Clint Hinchliffe, Luke Wood, Adam Zampa, Nathan Coulter Nile, Sam Elliot, Tom Rogers

Hobart Hurricanes Playing XI

D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade, Asif Ali, Tim David, Caleb Jewel, Mitchell Owen Billy Stanlake, Nathan Ellis, Joel Paris, Chris Tremain

HUR vs STA Key Players

Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa has been in the news recently for a run-out attempt few games ago. The moment of spotlight seems to have overshadowed his bowling as he continues to prove his worth in white-ball cricket.

Matthew Wade

Matthew Wade is in a similar position as Aaron Finch. His T20I future is uncertain but the ongoing season will allow him to understand if he has it in him to continue for a few more years or if his time is up.

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HUR vs STA Match Tips

The Stars are doing well with the ball but Hobart Hurricanes may be better off with the balance they have in their line-up.

Match Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes Will Win the Match