BBL 2025-26: STA vs STR Match 34 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket, Head to Head

On Tuesday, January 13, the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground will host Match 34 of the Big Bash League 2025–26 between the Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers. This match is very significant for both teams as the competition enters a critical stage.

With five wins out of eight games and a comfortable third-place finish in the standings, the Stars have had a fantastic season thus far. They've already defeated the Strikers once this season, and they'll be sure to do it again, especially at home. They would further solidify their position in the top four with a victory here. But the Strikers are in a difficult position. They are in sixth position with just three victories from eight games, and time is running out. Adelaide has to win their remaining games and put in a lot of effort to increase their net run rate to maintain their chances of making the playoffs.

STA vs STR Match 34 Details:

Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report:

This season, the MCG has significantly favoured teams that are chasing. The team batting second has won every game played at this location during the BBL 2025–2026 season. Early on, the quick bowlers benefit from the pitch's strong bounce. A huge shot that is timed incorrectly could result in quick wickets, but hitters who take their time in the middle can score freely.

Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Head to Head:

STA vs STR Predicted Playing XI:

Melbourne Stars: Hilton Cartwright, Mitchell Swepson, Tom Curran, Haris Rauf, Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), and Peter Siddle

Adelaide Strikers: Mackenzie Harvey (wk), Alex Carey, Chris Lynn, Liam Scott, Jamie Overton, Harry Manenti, Tabraiz Shamsi, Hasan Ali, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, and Matthew Short (c)

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