HEA vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Who Will Win Today BBL Match 20?

BBL 2025-26: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Match 20: The 20th match of the BBL 2025-26 season will be played between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars at The Gabba in Brisbane on Friday, January 2. Let's find out who will win this match between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars.

After five matches, Brisbane Heat is in sixth place, having won two games, but recent losses have exposed weaknesses in their batting. Melbourne Stars sits at the top of the table with four consecutive wins, showcasing their impressive all-round performance. The Heat needs to find their rhythm on their home ground; the Stars will be looking to continue their winning streak.

HEA vs STA (Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars) Match Details

Match	Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars (HEA vs STA)
Series	Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26
Date	Friday, 2nd January 2026
Time	01:45 PM (IST) - 08:15 AM (GMT)
Venue	The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia

HEA vs STA The Gabba, Brisbane Pitch Report

Brisbane Heat will host Melbourne Stars today at the Gabba for Match 20 of the BBL 2025-26 season. The pitch offers good bounce and pace, initially assisting the fast bowlers, but becoming easier for batsmen later on. In the 11 T20Is played here, the chasing team has won 3 matches, but BBL trends show more balanced results, with scores typically ranging between 160-170.

The boundaries are 65-80 meters, which is advantageous for big hitters once they get set. Spinners get minimal turn but can utilize the bounce. The average first-innings score in T20s at this venue is 159, with the highest score being 209.

Captains winning the toss usually prefer to bat first to post a score of 170+, as the pitch remains good, but dew doesn't significantly aid the chasing team.

Who will win today's BBL match between Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars?

Aaj ka HEA vs STA match kon jeetega: The Brisbane Heat are considered the favorites to win against the Melbourne Stars in Match 20 of the BBL 2025-26 at the Gabba today. Experts are giving the Heat a 60% chance of winning, citing their strong home record and the expectation that the pitch will assist their fast bowlers. The Stars have had a good start to the season, but they face the challenge of playing on a ground where the Heat have recently been dominant.

The Heat sit atop the table with four consecutive wins, including a 7-wicket victory against the Perth Scorchers and a 15-run win against the Adelaide Strikers. The Stars are in second place and remain undefeated in their three matches, highlighted by a spectacular innings from Glenn Maxwell.

Also Read: How to Watch HEA vs STA Match 20, Live Streaming and Telecast, January 2, 2026

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