BBL Knockout match today (January 21, 2026).Dream11 team predictions for the Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) vs Melbourne Stars (STA)

Here are 5 Dream11 team predictions for the Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) vs Melbourne Stars (STA) BBL Knockout match today (January 21, 2026).

​Match Details

• ​Match: HUR vs STA (The Knockout)
• ​Time: 02:00 PM IST
• ​Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
• ​News: Nathan Ellis (HUR) is ruled out due to injury. Ben McDermott is the key man for Hobart.

​Team 1: Small League (Safe & Balanced)

​Focuses on high-selection percentage players and consistent performers.

• ​Wicket-Keepers: Ben McDermott, Sam Harper, Matthew Wade
• ​Batters: Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke
• ​All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis (C), Glenn Maxwell (VC), Chris Jordan, Beau Webster
• ​Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Riley Meredith

​Team 2: Batting Friendly (High Scoring)

​Bellerive Oval is known for high scores. This team stacks the top order.

• ​Wicket-Keepers: Ben McDermott (C), Matthew Wade, Sam Harper
• ​Batters: Joe Clarke, Tim Ward, Thomas Fraser Rogers
• ​All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster
• ​Bowlers: Haris Rauf (VC), Tom Curran

​Team 3: Hobart Hurricanes Win (Home Advantage)

​Backs Hobart to win comfortably at their home ground.

• ​Wicket-Keepers: Ben McDermott (C), Matthew Wade
• ​Batters: Caleb Jewell (if playing), Tim Ward, Nikhil Chaudhary
• ​All-Rounders: Chris Jordan (VC), Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis
• ​Bowlers: Riley Meredith, Patrick Dooley, Rishad Hossain

​Team 4: Melbourne Stars Win (Stars Favored)

​If Maxwell and Stoinis fire, Stars can dominate. Backs them heavily.

• ​Wicket-Keepers: Sam Harper, Joe Clarke
• ​Batters: Hilton Cartwright, Thomas Fraser Rogers
• ​All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis (VC), Beau Webster
• ​Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Tom Curran, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith

​Team 5: Grand League (Risky / Differential)

​Takes a risk on lower-selection captains to win big contests.

• ​Wicket-Keepers: Ben McDermott, Sam Harper
• ​Batters: Joe Clarke, Nikhil Chaudhary
• ​All-Rounders: Chris Jordan, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster (C)
• ​Bowlers: Haris Rauf (VC), Riley Meredith, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Swepson

​Expert Tip: Since this is a Knockout game, big match players like Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis are essential. Do not drop them from your Small League teams.