STA vs HUR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, & Injury Updates for BBL 2025, Match 40

Melbourne Stars (STA) will take on Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in the 40th match of the Big Bash League. This match will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Hobart Hurricanes have seven wins in nine matches. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars are placed fourth in the table with four wins in nine matches. They won the previous match and are unbeaten so far in matches that are played in 2025. 

For Melbourne Stars, Ben Duckett makes way as he joins the England squad. Tom Curran has overcome a calf injury and is in line to make his return, after last playing on Boxing Day against the Sydney Sixers. The 42-run victory in the previous match marked the Stars' fourth win in a row, as they remain undefeated in 2025 and bounced back from a 0-5 losing start to BBL 14. They are still alive in the competition.

Hobart Hurricanes are the table toppers and have secured the top spot in this edition. Caleb Jewell (76 off 49) and Mitchell Owen (44 off 20) spearheaded a tough run chase to propel Hobart Hurricanes to a thrilling five wicket win in the previous match against Brisbane Heat. Hurricanes will be looking to fine tune their side before the big qualifiers come up. This promises to be an excting match between these two sides.

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