The Big Bash League match between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat is scheduled for today, December 18, 2024, at the #MelbourneCricketGround (MCG). The match will start at 7:15 pm AEDT, following the bat flip at 6:30 pm AEDT. You can catch the live action on Channel Seven, 7plus, Fox Cricket, or Kayo Sports.
Melbourne Stars will be looking to bounce back from their loss in Perth, while Brisbane Heat will be aiming to start their title defense on a strong note. The Heat have won their past three matches against the Stars, including a massive 103-run win in their previous encounter.
The Stars have made three changes to their squad, with Joel Paris and Campbell Kellaway named in place of Peter Siddle and Doug Warren. Brisbane Heat, on the other hand, will be without wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson and top-order batters Nathan McSweeney and Matthew Renshaw.
Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Tom F. Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Doug Warren
Tom Alsop, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Usman Khawaja, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Callum Vidler, Paul Walter
Melbourne star vs Brisbane heat Match pitch analysis
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch is expected to be balanced, offering something for both batsmen and bowlers. The large square boundaries require batters to be precise in their shot selection.
Recent Batting Stats at the MCG:
- Joe Clarke has scored 384 runs in 13 matches, with a highest score of 101.
- Marcus Stoinis has scored 1100 runs in 41 matches, with 16 wickets to his name.
- Matt Renshaw has scored 236 runs in 7 matches, with a highest score of 90* and 1 wicket.
Recent Bowling Stats at the MCG:
- Mitchell Swepson has taken 13 wickets in 8 matches.
- Peter Siddle has taken 11 wickets in 8 matches.
- Scott Boland has taken 25 wickets in 18 matches.
The weather forecast predicts rain with temperatures around 15.3°C and humidity at 67%, which could make conditions tricky for both teams.
Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat have had varying degrees of success in their recent performances.
Melbourne Stars have lost four of their last five matches, including a six-wicket loss to Perth Scorchers in their season opener. On the other hand, Brisbane Heat have won three of their last five matches, including a massive 103-run win over Melbourne Stars in their previous encounter.
In terms of individual performances, Melbourne Stars' Marcus Stoinis has been in good form, scoring 281 runs in 10 matches at an average of 40.14. Brisbane Heat's Colin Munro has also been impressive, scoring 222 runs in 9 matches at an average of 27.75.
It's worth noting that Brisbane Heat have won their past three matches against Melbourne Stars, which could give them a psychological advantage going into their upcoming match.
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