Recent Match
Big Bash League 2024-25, 19th Match, , Jan 1st, 2025

Brisbane Heat

(19.6 ov) 149/7

Melbourne Stars

(18.1 ov) 153/5

complete Melbourne Stars won by 5 wkts

Player of Match: Marcus Stoinis

Tom Banton and Munro are at the crease. Tom Banton is on strike. Joel Paris will open the attack
Sydney Sixers have suffered their first defeat of the season. They've been bundled out for 111 in reply to Hobart Hurricanes' 161 at the Bellerive Oval
Just one change for Brisbane Heat. Will Prestwidge comes in for Jimmy Peirson. Three changes for the Stars as Thomas Fraser Rogers, Daniel Lawrence and Mark Steketee come in.
Teams:
Melbourne Stars (Playing XI): Ben Duckett, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Daniel Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis(c), Glenn Maxwell, Sam Harper(w), Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Peter Siddle
Brisbane Heat (Playing XI): Tom Banton(w), Colin Munro(c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Will Prestwidge, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann
Melbourne Stars have won the toss and have opted to field
Hosts Brisbane Heat are currently positioned fifth on the points table (that could change if Hobart Hurricanes beat Sydney Sixers) with four points in four matches.
17:15 Local Time, 07:15 GMT, 12:45 IST: Hello everyone and a warm welcome to The New Year's Bash from the Gabba.
Squads:
Melbourne Stars Squad: Sam Harper(w), Ben Duckett, Marcus Stoinis(c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Mark Steketee, Daniel Lawrence
Brisbane Heat Squad: Tom Banton(w), Colin Munro(c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Daniel Drew, Michael Neser, Will Prestwidge, Jack Wildermuth