Melbourne Stars (STA) face Adelaide Strikers (STR) in Match 34 of the BBL 2025–26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday, January 13.
Find below our (TBP) expert analysis for the 34th Match of BBL 2025-26 between Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, including match details, team previews, head to head, match odds and betting tips.
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers (STA vs STR) Match Details, 34th Match - BBL 2025-26
Series | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
Series Match No | 34th Match |
Format | T20 |
Match Date | 13th January 2026 |
Match Time | `07:15 PM (Local)/01:45 AM IST |
Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers (STA vs STR) Match Preview, 34th Match - BBL 2025-26
Melbourne Stars (STA) Preview
After suffering three consecutive defeats, the Melbourne Stars finally turned their fortunes around in 2026 with a crucial away win in the Melbourne Derby. Their batting has been powered by the in-form Sam Harper, with solid support from Marcus Stoinis and Campbell Kellaway, while the bowling attack has been spearheaded by the experience of Peter Siddle and the pace of Haris Rauf.
Melbourne Stars Predicted XI
Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Mitchell Swepson, Tom Curran, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
Adelaide Strikers (STR) Preview
After another setback in their previous outing, the Adelaide Strikers are now in a must-win situation as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive and rely on favourable results elsewhere. Matthew Short has led the charge with the bat, Alex Carey showed encouraging form on his return, while Lloyd Pope and Jamie Overton have been the standout performers with the ball.
Adelaide Strikers Predicted XI
Matthew Short (c), Alex Carey, Chris Lynn, Liam Scott, Mackenzie Harvey (wk), Jamie Overton, Harry Manenti, Tabraiz Shamsi, Hasan Ali, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers (STA vs STR) Head to Head
Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers have faced each other 20 times in the Big Bash League so far, with the Stars holding a slight edge with 11 wins compared to the Strikers’ nine, while none of the matches have ended in a tie.
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers (STA vs STR) Pitch Report, 34th Match - BBL 2025-26
The Melbourne Cricket Ground has clearly leaned in favour of chasing teams in the BBL 2025–26, with all four matches at the venue so far being won by sides batting second. The surface provides extra bounce that keeps bowlers in the game, meaning batters must pick their moments carefully when going for big shots or risk throwing their wickets away.
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers (STA vs STR) Betting Odds
As per 1xBet’s latest odds, Melbourne Stars head into Match 34 of the BBL 2025–26 as favourites at 1.66, while Adelaide Strikers are priced at 2.27.
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers (STA vs STR) Match Predictions
Melbourne Stars hold the edge over Adelaide Strikers in the head-to-head record, and given the form shown by both bowling attacks, the Stars appear better placed to come out on top in this contest.
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