Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars: Who Will Win Today's Match? - BBL 2025-26, Match 20
- Published: December 31, 2025
- Updated: January 1, 2025
- By AllCric Team
This article provides today’s BBL Match 20 prediction with fantasy tips, recent form, head to head. It does not include live score or match result.
Match Preview
The hea vs sta match prediction focuses on BBL Match 20 at The Gabba, Brisbane. Brisbane Heat have won 2 of their 5 matches, but come in after a 7-wicket defeat to Adelaide Strikers, showing inconsistency with bat and ball.
The hea vs sta prediction strongly highlights Melbourne Stars’ dominance, as they are unbeaten in 4 matches, including a 7-wicket win over Sydney Thunder. From a fantasy angle, the hea vs sta Dream11 prediction favors Stars’ in-form players, and picking a balanced hea vs sta Dream11 team today could be crucial.
Match Details
- Match: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars
- Event: Big Bash League 2025-26 – Match 20
- Date: Friday, 2 January 2026
- Time: 1:45 PM IST
- Venue: The Gabba (Brisbane Cricket Ground), Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Australia
Recent Form Analysis
Brisbane Heat – Recent Form
Form (Last 5 matches): L W L W L
- Won 2 out of 5 matches so far
- Last match: Lost to Adelaide Strikers by 7 wickets
- In-form players: Matthew Renshaw, Max Bryant, Jack Wildermuth
Melbourne Stars – Recent Form
Form (Last 5 matches): L W W W W
- Won 4 out of 4 matches so far
- Last match: Beat Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets
- In-form players: Sam Harper, Haris Rauf, Marcus Stoinis
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Brisbane Heat Won | Melbourne Stars Won | Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
21 |
13 |
08 |
00 |
Insight: Brisbane Heat have won the majority of recent encounters, but Melbourne Stars’ current unbeaten run gives them the psychological edge heading into this clash.
Pitch & Weather Report – Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba
- Pitch: Hard surface with good bounce; favors stroke play and timing
- Batting: Early overs challenging, easier once batters are set
Expected 1st Innings Score: 160–170
- Weather: Mostly cloudy with possible light showers; heavy cloud in morning
- Rain: Scattered rain possible but play expected to continue
Overall: Fast-paced venue where chasing teams hold an advantage; middle-over control is key
Probable Playing 11s
Brisbane Heat Probable 11
Colin Munro, Jack Wildermuth, Lachlan Hearne, Matthew Renshaw, Max Bryant, Hugh Weibgen, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Xavier Bartlett (c), Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin, Ollie Patterson
Melbourne Stars Probable 11
Joe Clarke, Sam Harper (wk), Campbell Kellaway, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
HEA vs STA Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper
- Sam Harper (MS) – Leading run-scorer for Stars, 194 runs in 3 inning
Batters
- Matthew Renshaw (BH) – Key opener, 202 runs in 5 matches
- Max Bryant (BH) – Aggressive middle-order option, 89 runs in last 3 matches
Allrounders
- Marcus Stoinis (MS) – Middle-order impact player, 94 runs and 7 wickets this season
- Jack Wildermuth (BH) – Batting depth and 8 wickets in 4 matches
Bowlers
- Haris Rauf (MS) – Strike bowler, 9 wickets in 4 matches.
- Tom Curran (MS) – Support pacer, 2 wickets in last match
Captain: Marcus Stoinis (MS)
Vice-Captain: Matthew Renshaw (BH)
Toss Prediction
The toss-winning captain is likely to bowl first, following the trend at The Gabba where chasing sides have dominated recent games.
HEA vs STA Match Prediction
Melbourne Stars are in red-hot form and have the momentum on their side, whereas Brisbane Heat have struggled with consistency this season. Considering batting depth, unbeaten streak, and superior current form, Melbourne Stars are favored to win.
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Today Match Prediction:
👉 Melbourne Stars to win
Final Verdict
Focus on top-order batters like Sam Harper and Matthew Renshaw, allrounders Marcus Stoinis and Jack Wildermuth, and bowlers like Haris Rauf and Xavier Bartlett who can turn the game at key moments.
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❓FAQs
Matthew Renshaw, Max Bryant, Jack Wildermuth for Brisbane Heat; Sam Harper, Marcus Stoinis for Melbourne Stars.
Scores of 160–170+ in the first innings are usually challenging.
Melbourne Stars, due to unbeaten streak and strong current form.
Toss-winning captains generally prefer to bowl first.
Scattered clouds and possible light rain are expected, but play should continue without major interruptions.