Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win? Expert Prediction | BBL 2025-26
HEA vs STA Today Match Prediction: Brisbane Heat (HEA) will face Melbourne Stars (STA) in the 20th match of the Big Bash League 2025–26. The match will be played on January 2 at The Gabba, Brisbane. Looking for today’s Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars match prediction? Please read our detailed analysis to find out.
Quick Answer: Our HEA vs STA Match Prediction & Tips
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | Melbourne Stars to win. |
| Most Runs | Matt Renshaw (HEA), Sam Harper (STA) |
| Most Wickets | Xavier Bartlett (HEA), Haris Rauf (STA) |
| Most 6s | Brisbane Heat |
| Most 4s | Melbourne Stars |
| Fantasy Tips | HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction |
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Brisbane Heat (HEA) Team Analysis
Brisbane Heat have lost three of their first five matches after going down to the Strikers by seven wickets.
Matt Renshaw has been reliable, following his century with a few more good innings. Jack Wildermuth has struggled with the bat apart from his 110*, while Hugh Weibgen has shown promise but still needs a bigger score.
Colin Munro also needs improvement after starting well with 55 but scoring only 36 runs in his last four innings.
With the ball, Xavier Bartlett has stepped up in winning games, but Wildermuth has been the standout overall, consistently taking wickets across matches.
Melbourne Stars (STA) Team Analysis
The Melbourne Stars extended their winning streak to four matches with a dominant nine-wicket win over the Thunder.
Campbell Kellaway is in excellent form with scores of 71, 41* and 28 in recent games. Marcus Stoinis has also been outstanding, scoring 94 runs without being dismissed and taking seven wickets in four matches.
The Stars’ bowling attack has been superb, regularly dismantling opposition lineups. Tom Curran has delivered strongly with figures of 3/25, 3/26 and 2/22 in his last three games, while Haris Rauf has also impressed with returns of 2/33, 3/28, 1/37 and 3/29.
HEA vs STA BBL|15 Match Details
| Series | Big Bash League |
| Match | Match 20 |
| Format | T20 |
| Date & Time | 02 Jan 2026, Fri, 1:45 PM |
| Venue | The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia |
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Squad News
Brisbane Heat 14-mens squad updates –
Nathan McSweeney (c), Tom Balkin (LRP), Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Liam Haskett (LRP), Lachlan Hearne, Matthew Kuhnemann, Colin Munro (Int), Oli Patterson, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Hugh Weibgen, Jack Wildermuth, Jack Wood.
Melbourne Stars 14-mens squad updates –
Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Sam Hain, Sam Harper, Liam Hatcher, Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Tom Rogers, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle, Mitch Swepson.
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for the Brisbane Heat today?
Matt Renshaw is our pick to top-score for the Brisbane Heat.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Matt Renshaw | 5 | 5 | – | 202 | 102 | 40.40 | 122 | 165.57 | 1 | – | 13 | 14 |
| 2. Max Bryant | 5 | 5 | – | 131 | 63 | 26.20 | 87 | 150.57 | – | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| 3. Jack Wildermuth | 5 | 5 | 1 | 130 | 110 | 32.50 | 85 | 152.94 | 1 | – | 9 | 7 |
Who will be the top run scorers for the Melbourne Stars today?
Sam Harper is our pick to top-score for the Melbourne Stars.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sam Harper | 4 | 3 | 2 | 194 | 110 | 194.00 | 123 | 157.72 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 19 |
| 2. Joe Clarke | 4 | 4 | – | 103 | 60 | 25.75 | 78 | 132.05 | – | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 3. Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 2 | 2 | 94 | 62 | – | 53 | 177.36 | – | 1 | 3 | 10 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the Brisbane Heat in the match?
Pick: Xavier Bartlett to take the most wickets for Brisbane Heat.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jack Wildermuth | 5 | 5 | 19 | 183 | 8 | 3/34 | 22.88 | 9.63 | 14.25 | – | – | – |
| 2. Xavier Bartlett | 5 | 5 | 20 | 188 | 7 | 3/26 | 26.86 | 9.40 | 17.14 | – | – | – |
| 3. Tom Balkin | 2 | 2 | 5.5 | 47 | 3 | 2/30 | 15.67 | 8.06 | 11.67 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for the Melbourne Stars in the match?
Pick: Haris Rauf to take the most wickets for the Melbourne Stars.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Tom Curran | 4 | 4 | 15 | 108 | 9 | 3/26 | 12.00 | 7.20 | 10.00 | – | – | 1 |
| 2. Haris Rauf | 4 | 4 | 16 | 127 | 9 | 3/28 | 14.11 | 7.94 | 10.67 | – | – | – |
| 3. Peter Siddle | 4 | 4 | 16 | 98 | 8 | 3/23 | 12.25 | 6.13 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 4. Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 4 | 12 | 91 | 7 | 2/18 | 13.00 | 7.58 | 10.29 | – | – | – |
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect Brisbane Heat to hit more sixes in this match
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect Melbourne Stars to hit more fours in this match.
Who Will Win Today’s Big Bash League Match – Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars?
Melbourne Stars remain unbeaten with four straight wins, while Brisbane Heat continue to struggle despite strong efforts from Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth. With injuries forcing changes for both sides, the Stars head into this clash as slight favorites.
Prediction: Melbourne Stars to win, with Sam Harper to top score.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
