Melbourne Stars betting

Melbourne Stars 2024/25 fixture

Melbourne Stars players to watch

Ben Duckett

English opening batter Ben Duckett returns to the Big Bash League after playing in the BBL11 season for the Brisbane Heat. During that season he averaged 25 with the bat at a strike rate over 128. He’s improved markedly since then, particularly under Brendan McCullum in England’s Test side, and his international experience and stroke-making abilities could prove important for the Stars.

Tom Curran

Tom Curran is another Englishman returning to the BBL this summer, having played four seasons for the Sixers. Last season he played just four matches and struggled to have an impact; however, should he return to the form of his BBL08 and BBL09 seasons, he will be a welcome addition to the Stars side. Curran is capable of taking 20 wickets in a season, with his skilful bowling at the death and handy runs in the lower order sure to be important at times.

Beau Webster

Beau Webster had a ‘coming of age’ summer at all domestic levels last season. He was one of the top performers in the Big Bash League, where he averaged better than 43 with the bat and also took six wickets at 14.5. Webster’s ability to bowl both spin and pace will be a huge asset for the Stars — as long as he isn’t poached for international duty, that is.

Tips for betting on the Melbourne Stars

The Melbourne Stars are sitting at $10 to win the BBL14 title, which puts them among the bottom couple of teams in the outright market. Somewhat ironically, this squad lacks the star power of past seasons, while the franchise has developed a reputation for faltering on the biggest stage. Still, if some of their big names fire consistently, the Stars might offer some value in BBL title betting.

Melbourne Stars top batter betting
Beau Webster’s form throughout the 2023-24 domestic season was nothing short of phenomenal, and he appears to have improved throughout his stint in England in the offseason. The only concern is that Webster might be involved in Australia’s squad this summer; if not, however, he should have plenty of opportunities to make decent scores batting in the Stars’ top four.

Melbourne Stars top bowler betting
Tom Curran is the logical pick to be the Stars’ leading wicket-taker this summer, provided he plays all matches throughout the BBL14 season. Besides using the new ball well, he boasts a variety of off-pace deliveries that make it difficult for batters to clear the ropes.

Melbourne Stars all-time XI

The Melbourne Stars have had some of the game’s biggest names don their colours, creating huge blockbuster appeal for the BBL since the inception of the competition.

This is the all-time Stars XI based on BBL performances:

1. Marcus Stoinis
2. Luke Wright
3. Kevin Pietersen
4. David Hussey
5. Glenn Maxwell
6. Ben Dunk (WK)
7. James Faulkner
8. John Hastings
9. Nathan Coulter-Nile
10. Adam Zampa
11. Scott Boland

The local and international superstars that have played for the Stars in the BBL is unrivalled by any franchise in the competition. Marcus Stoinis has been, at times, the most destructive opening batter in the BBL, along with Luke Wright some years ago. Kevin Pietersen and David Hussey are the perfect top-order pairing with their differing batting styles, supported by the hard-hitting abilities of Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dunk, James Faulkner and John Hastings.

The bowling line-up of Faulkner, Hastings and Nathan Coulter-Nile is one of the most talented pace trios seen in the BBL, supported by Scott Boland and Adam Zampa, the best leg-spinner Australia has produced since the great Shane Warne.

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