BH vs MS Match Preview

This year's Big Bash League had been another entertaining one, and the teams will be ready to go following the New Year's Eve festivities and celebrations. However, the Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars cannot afford to party as they finish 2024 in poor form, with the teams desperate for a chance off to a winning start in 2025. At home, and as current BBL champions, the Brisbane Heat will fancy their chances in this game. Despite losing their last two matches throughout the tournament, they have already defeated the Melbourne Stars and will be confident of repeating their victory at the MCG.

BH vs MS Match Details

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars – 19th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: The Gabba, Woolloongabba

Date & Time: 01st January 2025 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

BH vs MS Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	177
Avg 2nd inn score	169
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

BH vs MS Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

BH vs MS Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

BH vs MS Last Five Matches

MS ( Melbourne Stars )	W L L L W
BH ( Brisbane Heat )	W W L L W

BH vs MS Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	BH Won	MS Won	Tie	NR
Overall	13	8	5	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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BH vs MS Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Stars Probable Playing XIs

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Tom Banton, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Colin Munro (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Topmost Picks for BH vs MS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Melbourne Stars

• Ben Duckett –  Ben Duckett has got good starts in both games thus far he scored 19 off 13 balls in the first match and then scored 29 off 19 balls in the last game.
• Adam Milne – Adam Milne has been sensational in all formats heading into this tournament. Even though Milne has struggled in the first two matches we expect him to continue his form.

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Nathan McSweeney – Nathan McSweeney has started this season well and scored a half-century in his first match.
• Spencer Johnson –  Spencer Johnson will aim to use his experience and bowl tight spells in the middle overs.

BH vs MS Probable Winners:

Although Duckett remains in excellent form, and any T20 team featuring Glenn Maxwell should never be underestimated, the Brisbane Heat appear to be far stronger. Melbourne Stars were well beaten in all five of their games, and we expect them to be at the receiving end once more in this fixture. Considering the team combination, Brisbane Heat is expected to win this match.