Finn Allen
171 runs, SR 154, 11 sixes in the last 10. Rated +6.7 runs a game with the bat.
Rated 6.7 runs better than an average top-order batter. Scored 171 runs at a strike rate of 154 in his last 10 T20 matches, with 11 sixes.
Stars
ParBatting+15.4Bowling+4.6Overall+20.0
Heat
ParBatting+9.5Bowling−1.1Overall+8.4
Stars bat first
First innings183
Heat short by34 runs
51%Stars win
49%Heat win
Heat bat first
First innings174
Stars chase in18 overs
57%Stars win
43%Heat win
First innings
183Stars bat first
174Heat bat first
178Par
–Recent average here
Par is the total defended about half the time. No completed first innings here since Sept 2023.
Chasing here
0%
0 of 2 won chasing all-time. No completed game here in the last three years. BBL only.
Rain risk
LowMediumHigh
4%of games in dry weather at Australian BBL grounds were shortened (26 of 636).
The match is beyond the forecast range, so pick a past evening at the ground. The win chance and players stay the same.
LowMediumHigh
37%of games in wet weather at Australian BBL grounds were shortened or washed out (37 of 101).
The match is beyond the forecast range, so pick a past evening at the ground. The win chance and players stay the same.
LowMediumHigh
4%of games in dry weather at Australian BBL grounds were shortened (26 of 636).
The match is beyond the forecast range, so pick a past evening at the ground. The win chance and players stay the same.
Strengths and weaknesses
Finn AllenBatting standout, Stars: 171 runs, SR 154 (last 10)
Peter SiddleBowling standout, Stars: 16 wkts, econ 8.59 (last 10)
HeatBowling weakness: −1.1 runs a game. Neser econ 9.85 in the last 10.
Melbourne Stars favoured by about 12 runs at Junction Oval
Melbourne Stars are favoured, with a win chance of 54% to Brisbane Heat's 46%. The edge is about 12 runs on paper, built from both batting and bowling: the Stars' batting is rated about 6 runs better and their bowling about 6 runs better. Their team strength is 20 runs above average, against the Heat's 8.4.
The Stars project 183 batting first, the Heat 174, against a par score of 178. The Stars' batting is led by Finn Allen, rated 6.7 runs better than an average top-order batter, with 171 runs at a strike rate of 154 in his last 10 T20 matches. The Heat's bowling is their weak point, rated about 1 run worse than average, with Michael Neser conceding 9.85 an over in his last 10. The sharpest angle is the toss: teams batting first have won both games here.
The case for the Stars
- Batting rated about 6 runs better than Brisbane Heat's, with Finn Allen and Sam Harper both in form.
- Bowling rated about 6 runs better, led by Peter Siddle's 16 wickets at 8.59 in his last 10 T20 matches.
Batting standouts
Sam Harper
385 runs, SR 160, 18 sixes in the last 10. Rated +2.4 runs a game with the bat.
Rated 2.4 runs better than an average opener. Made 385 runs at a strike rate of 160 in his last 10 T20 matches, including 18 sixes.
Bowling standout
Peter Siddle
16 wkts, econ 8.59 in the last 10. Rated +3.4 runs a game with the ball.
Rated 3.4 runs better than an average bowler over four overs. Took 16 wickets at an economy of 8.59 in his last 10 T20 matches.
The case for the Heat
- Matthew Renshaw is rated 3.3 runs better than an average batter, with 270 runs in his last 10 T20 matches.
- Xavier Bartlett is rated 0.7 runs better than an average bowler, with 11 wickets at 7.82 in his last 10 T20 matches.
Batting standout
Matthew Renshaw
270 runs, SR 126, 9 sixes in the last 10. Rated +3.3 runs a game with the bat.
Rated 3.3 runs better than an average batter. Scored 270 runs in his last 10 T20 matches, with 9 sixes.
Bowling weakness
Michael Neser
13 wkts, econ 9.85 in the last 10. Rated −1.0 runs a game with the ball.
Rated 1 run worse than an average bowler over four overs. Conceded 9.85 an over in his last 10 T20 matches, taking 13 wickets.
Junction Oval
Melbourne, Australia · 2 BBL matches here
St Kilda's ground dates from 1856 and reopened in 2018 after a $40 million rebuild as Cricket Victoria's headquarters and Sheffield Shield home.
- Opened
- 1856
- Capacity
- 7,000 seats
- Home to
- Cricket Victoria; Melbourne Stars (BBL)
Every first innings here
2 of 2reached par (178). Median 205.
Recent BBL first innings average 170; games here have scored about 3% above their leagues' averages. Medians by era: 2008–2017 –, 2018–2022 205, 2023 onward –.
Too few completed first innings here to chart. Par comes from recent BBL scoring and the ground's record.
What total is safe?
First inningsDefended
Under 150No games
150–169No games
170–189100%1 of 1
190–209No games
210+100%1 of 1
Weather: dry, like 5 Jan 2026
5 January 2026 at Junction Oval: 18 °C, humidity 61%, wind 15 km/h and 0 mm of rain during the hours of play. 36 of 430 evenings within three weeks of 21 December in the last 10 years had at least 1 mm of rain at Junction Oval during these hours.
These conditions are dry, like 5 January 2026 at Junction Oval: 18°C, 61% humidity, 15 km/h wind and no rain during play. Rain risk is low. At Australian BBL grounds, 4% of games in similar weather were shortened or washed out, 26 of 636. Rain should not be a factor. Heat and wind have made no measurable difference to first-innings scoring at Australian BBL grounds.
During play: 18.4 °C on average, humidity 61%, wind 16 km/h gusting to 45.
Play 19:15–22:50
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Weather: wet, like 2 Dec 2023
2 December 2023 at Junction Oval: 15 °C, humidity 92%, wind 18 km/h and 2.6 mm of rain during the hours of play. 36 of 430 evenings within three weeks of 21 December in the last 10 years had at least 1 mm of rain at Junction Oval during these hours.
These conditions are wet, like 2 December 2023 at Junction Oval, with 2.6 mm of rain during the hours of play. The wettest spell runs from 19:00 to 21:00 and overlaps the first innings. At Australian BBL grounds, 37% of games in similar weather were shortened or washed out. Heat and wind have made no measurable difference to first-innings scoring at Australian BBL grounds.
During play: 14.9 °C on average, humidity 92%, wind 18 km/h gusting to 40.
Heaviest rain 19:00–21:00, mostly over the first innings. Runs figures assume 20 overs. If overs are lost, totals and par come down: check how your bookmaker settles runs markets in reduced matches.
Play 19:15–22:50
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Weather: hot, like 30 Nov 2017
30 November 2017 at Junction Oval: 27 °C, humidity 57%, wind 13 km/h and 0 mm of rain during the hours of play. 36 of 430 evenings within three weeks of 21 December in the last 10 years had at least 1 mm of rain at Junction Oval during these hours.
This weather is hot and dry, with no rain expected during the match. At Australian BBL grounds, only 4% of games in similar weather were shortened or washed out. Rain should not be a factor, and heat and wind have made no measurable difference to first-innings scoring. The first innings is the only one that could overlap with any rain, but none is forecast.
During play: 26.8 °C on average, humidity 57%, wind 13 km/h gusting to 26.
Play 19:15–22:50
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Melbourne Stars XI
| Batting position | Player and last 10 | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Rogers186 runs, SR 122 | −1.5 | – |
| 2 | Sam Harperkeeper385 runs, SR 160 | +2.4 | – |
| 3 | Finn Allen171 runs, SR 154 | +6.7 | – |
| 4 | Campbell Kellaway1 over172 runs, SR 123; 0 wkts, econ 9.00 | −0.8 | −0.7 |
| 5 | Marcus Stoinis4 overs204 runs, SR 138; 16 wkts, econ 7.60 | +2.8 | +0.5 |
| 6 | Glenn Maxwell2 overs152 runs, SR 162; 3 wkts, econ 10.10 | +3.3 | −0.1 |
| 7 | Hilton Cartwright192 runs, SR 170 | +2.5 | – |
| 8 | Jamie Overton3 overs14 wkts, econ 8.89 | – | +0.4 |
| 9 | Mitch Swepson4 overs8 wkts, econ 7.07 | – | +0.7 |
| 10 | Todd Murphy2 overs8 wkts, econ 8.82 | – | +0.3 |
| 11 | Peter Siddle4 overs16 wkts, econ 8.59 | – | +3.4 |
Brisbane Heat XI
| Batting position | Player and last 10 | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Wildermuth3 overs222 runs, SR 159; 10 wkts, econ 9.92 | +0.5 | −2.0 |
| 2 | Nathan McSweeney210 runs, SR 146 | +0.1 | – |
| 3 | Tim Robinson178 runs, SR 131 | +0.7 | – |
| 4 | Matthew Renshaw2 overs270 runs, SR 126; 3 wkts, econ 7.00 | +3.3 | +0.1 |
| 5 | Max Bryant222 runs, SR 152 | +2.2 | – |
| 6 | Tom Curran3 overs12 wkts, econ 7.71 | +1.5 | +0.2 |
| 7 | Hugh Weibgen151 runs, SR 107 | −0.3 | – |
| 8 | Jimmy Peirsonkeeper, unsigned145 runs, SR 131 | +0.4 | – |
| 9 | Xavier Bartlett4 overs11 wkts, econ 7.82 | – | +0.7 |
| 10 | Michael Neser4 overs13 wkts, econ 9.85 | – | −1.0 |
| 11 | Matt Kuhnemann4 overs9 wkts, econ 7.29 | – | +0.8 |