BBL 2023-24 | STA vs HUR, Match 38 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

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Melbourne Stars (STA) & Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) will be against each other in the 38th match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne at 1:45 PM IST on 15th January 2023. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game. 

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Both teams are already out of the finals race and it will be the last match of both sides of this season. Melbourne Stars are in the fifth position with four wins in nine games meanwhile the Hurricanes have won only three in the nine matches they've played. Both teams will look to win this game and end their season on a positive note. 


Pitch Report

The pitch in the last game at this venue was an excellent one for batting. There was something for the bowlers as well. There will be some help for the pacers with the new ball and the spinners will be in the game because of the big dimensions. Expect scores in the range of 150-170 in this game. Chasing sides have won all the 4 games at MCG this seaoson.

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Try pick new ball and death bowlers from the team bowling first. 
  • Middle order batters from team batting first will be important alongwith the new ball bowlers from the team bowling second.
  • Spinners will be important too. 


STA vs HUR, Match 38: Differential Picks

Scott Boland (STA)

  • Scott Boland will bowl in the power play, power surge and one over towards the end of the innings. 
  • He will be an excellent differential pick for this game irrespective of the toss. 
  • Boland has picked up wickets in all the games he has played this season.

Nathan Coulter Nile (STA)

  • Nathan Coulter Nile will be a key bowler for the Stars and can be an excellent differnetial pick for this match.
  • He picked up 2 wickets in the last game and will be a top pick too.

Patrick Dooley (HUR)

  • Patrick Dooley is another excellent differential pick for this game. 
  • He will be a key bowler for the Hurricanes and can pick up a few wickets in this match. 
  • Try Dooley in GLs/Mini GLs.

Other Differential Picks

  • Riley Meredith
  • Caleb Jewell
  • Corey Anderson (Bat 1st)


STA vs HUR, Match 38: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Melbourne Stars Bat First

  • Chris Jordan and Nathan Ellis will be top C/VC picks. 
  • Middle order batters will be a must in your fantasy teams. 
  • Scott Bolan & Nathan Coulter Nile will be top differentials. 
  • Try Tom Rogers and Joel Paris in GLs. 
  • Can drop Matthew Wade in GLs/Mini GLs.

If Hobart Hurricanes Bat First

  • Dropping Dan Lawrence can be worth the risk. 
  • Corey Anderson, Patrick Dooley and Riley Meredith will be good differential picks. 
  • Try Tim David in some teams.