BH vs MS Dream11 Prediction – Match 20, Big Bash League 2025-26
Brisbane Heat (BH) will take on Melbourne Stars (MS) in Match 20 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at The Gabba, Brisbane on 02 January 2026. Both teams are aiming to kickstart their BBL campaigns with momentum after mixed early results. This match holds key fantasy prospects with power hitters and strike bowlers from both sides expected to play vital roles.
Match Details
- Match: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars
- Match No: 20
- Tournament: Big Bash League 2025-26
- Date & Time: 02 January 2026
- Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia
- Match Type: T20 Cricket
Match Preview
The Big Bash League (BBL) is Australia’s premier T20 franchise tournament featuring eight teams across Australia competing in explosive brand of cricket. Brisbane Heat possess a lineup that blends experience and power hitting, while Melbourne Stars rely on middle-order stability and spin bowling talents.
Brisbane Heat have struggled to find consistency but boast dynamic batters capable of changing matches quickly. Their bowlers include wicket-taking options who can capitalize in powerplay and death overs. Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars have shown some momentum in recent matches with strong core batting contributions and economical bowlers creating pressure.
Both sides will be eager to notch a win and climb the BBL standings, making this a compelling tactical battle.
Pitch Report
The Gabba generally offers a balanced T20 surface:
- True bounce and carry for batters
- Early seam movement for pacers
- Spinners can be effective in middle overs
- Competitive T20 totals: 165–190
Chasing teams historically have a slight advantage under lights due to predictable conditions.
Weather Report
- Conditions: Clear skies anticipated
- Temperature: ~27–29°C
- Rain: No major interruption expected
- Wind: Moderate breeze
Stable weather suggests a full 20-over match is likely.
Probable Playing 11
Brisbane Heat (BH)
- Colin Munro – Explosive opener
- Matt Renshaw – Top-order anchor
- Max Bryant – Aggressive middle order
- Tom Alsop (WK) – Finisher and keeper
- Jack Wildermuth – All-round utility
- Xavier Bartlett (C) – Lead bowler
- Liam Haskett – Seam threat
- Matthew Kuhnemann – Spin control
- Ben Laughlin – Pace option
- Thomas Balkin – Support seamer
- Hugh Weibgen – Lower-order power hitter
Melbourne Stars (MS)
- Greenwood (WK) – Opener & keeper
- Glenn Maxwell – All-round batting firepower
- Marcus Stoinis (C) – Middle order anchor
- Adam Zampa – Premier spinner
- Hilton Cartwright – Flex batter
- Matthew Short – Top order scorer
- Seb Gotch – T20 specialist
- Nathan Lyon – Spin threat
- Alister McDermott – Seam bowler
- Kane Richardson – Death bowling asset
- Xavier Bartlett – All-round contributor
Top Fantasy Picks
Brisbane Heat
- Colin Munro: Opening batter with high scoring potential
- Matt Renshaw: Consistent top-order points
- Xavier Bartlett: Captaincy threat with wickets
Melbourne Stars
- Marcus Stoinis: All-round fantasy staple
- Glenn Maxwell: Firepower and multi-role value
- Adam Zampa: Key spin options with economic and wicket merits
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Options
- Captain (C): Glenn Maxwell — all-round T20 influence
- Vice-Captain (VC): Marcus Stoinis — batting and bowling balance
Suggested Dream11 Team
Wicket-Keeper:
- Tom Alsop (BH)
- Greenwood (MS)
Batters:
- Colin Munro (BH)
- Matt Renshaw (BH)
- Glenn Maxwell (MS)
All-Rounders:
- Marcus Stoinis (VC, MS)
- Jack Wildermuth (BH)
Bowlers:
- Xavier Bartlett (BH)
- Adam Zampa (MS)
- Matthew Kuhnemann (BH)
- Kane Richardson (MS)
Balanced squad with batting depth, all-round impact, and bowling threats.
Winning Prediction
Melbourne Stars have a slight edge in this contest due to their deeper batting options and potent spin attack that can control the middle overs. Brisbane Heat must get early momentum from their top order to post a challenging total. If Heat’s power hitters fire, they could tilt the match, but Stars appear marginally stronger.
Winning Chances:
- Melbourne Stars: 54%
- Brisbane Heat: 46%
