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Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Big Bash League Tips - Stars Shine Too Bright for Strikers

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Ryan Tucker 12 Jan 2026

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Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers tips
Match start is 7:15 PM AEDT on Tuesday, January 13th at MCG
Melbourne Stars aim for a finals spot with another win over Adelaide Strikers.
Experts recommend betting on Melbourne to cover the line and expect big performances from Sam Harper and Haris Rauf.
Adelaide Strikers face challenges with their bowling lineup against the formidable batting of the Stars.

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Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Big Bash League Tips

Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Big Bash League Expert Tips

The Melbourne Stars will take their 2nd win over the Adelaide Strikers on Tuesday, securing a spot in the finals and keeping their chances alive for a top of the table finish.

Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Big Bash League Expert Tips
Melbourne Stars Form
Adelaide Strikers Form
Head to Head Stats
Last 5 Matches
BBL Last 5 Betting Trends
BBL Last 5 Stats
Melbourne Stars Home Stats
Adelaide Strikers Away Stats
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Frequently Asked Questions

Melbourne bucked a 3 game losing streak in fine fashion by belting the Renegades in their latest Melbourne Derby matchup, both the batting and bowling working in harmony to deliver an 8 wicket victory with 4 overs remaining.

Adelaide were set a large total to chase by the Scorchers and while the batsmen did the best they could, the target was just too big. The Strikers bowling attack has been punished all season long, failing to make inroads in opposition top orders and now face one of the toughest batting line ups in the Big Bash League.

Sam Harper is averaging 89 runs per game across 7 innings this season with 3 not outs. He has reached 20 runs in all games with a highest scored of 110 against Sydney earlier in the season and had 55 runs against Adelaide in the first meeting.

Haris Rauf has taken 15 wickets this season, the 2nd most of any player. He took 2 in the most recent game against the Renegades and took 3 in the prior matchup against the Strikers.

Take Melbourne to win the game while also covering the line of -3.5 wickets/-5.5 runs. Take Sam Harper to go Over 23.5 runs and Haris Rauf to pick up 2+ wickets.

Melbourne have won 4 of the last 5 meetings with Adelaide.
The Stars have covered this line in 9 of their last 10 victories at the MCG.
Sam Harper is averaging 89 runs per game across 7 innings this season with 3 not outs.
Haris Rauf took 2 wickets in the most recent game against the Renegades and took 3 in the prior matchup against the Strikers

Melbourne Stars Form

The Stars broke a 3 game losing streak in their most recent outing, beating the Melbourne Renegades in the 2nd Melbourne derby of the season by 8 wickets with 25 balls remaining.

Having played and lost to the Renegades just 6 days earlier the Stars were on the attack from the get go, claiming their first wicket in the 2nd over of the game. While one of the openers found his rhythm, the rest of the batting order was kept to a low run rate, posting just 170 runs in the 20 overs.

Sam Harper top scored with the bat with 84 not out with Thomas Rogers adding 53 as the other opener. Glenn Maxwell made it to 20 runs off 17 balls not out. He was also the only bowler to concede 10+ runs per over.

Adelaide Strikers Form

The Strikers went searching for their 3rd straight home win in their last match against the Perth Scorchers. They won the toss and sent Perth into bat but the bowlers once again struggled to build any pressure and take early wickets. The first to fall in the 5th over after 81 runs had already been scored.

The poor bowling has been the hallmark of Adelaide this whole season, unable to break through the defences of opposing top order batters. Chasing a total of 232 against the Scorchers, Alex Carey hit 71 off 39 balls with Matt Short adding 52 off 31 but there was little help following that with Chris Lynn reaching just 18.

Adelaide would need a miracle to reach finals with a 3-5 record and 2 games remaining.

Head to Head Stats

Last 5 Matches

Date	Result
23-Dec-2025	Stars won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
20-Dec-2024	Strikers won by 15 runs
31-Dec-2023	Stars won by 7 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
12-Jan-2023	Stars won by 9 wickets (with 33 balls remaining)
31-Dec-2022	Stars won by 8 runs

BBL Last 5 Betting Trends

Melbourne Stars	Stats	Adelaide Strikers
2-3	W-L	2-3
319.4	Avg Match Total	318.8
2-3	Bat Flip	4-1
0-3	Bat First W-L	1-0

BBL Last 5 Stats

Stars Batting	Stats	Strikers Fielding
15.2	Fours	12
5.6	Sixes	9

Stars Fielding	Stats	Strikers Batting
11.8	Fours	13.8
5.6	Sixes	4.4

Melbourne Stars Home Stats

Stars Batting	Stats	Stars Fielding
15	Fours	11.3
4	Sixes	4.3

Adelaide Strikers Away Stats

Strikers Batting	Stats	Strikers Fielding
10.3	Fours	12.8
5	Sixes	6.8

Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers start?

First ball between Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers is at 7:15 PM AEDT on Tuesday, January 13th at MCG

What channel is Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers on?

You can watch Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers on Channel Seven, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports

Verdict

Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers

Take Melbourne to win the game while also covering the line of -3.5 wickets/-5.5 runs. Take Sam Harper to go Over 23.5 runs and Haris Rauf to pick up 2+ wickets.

MEL -3.5 wkt/-5.5 runs

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