Hello and welcome to our STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction and match preview of the Big Bash League 2024-25. We are covering Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Dream11 Team, Probable Playing 11, and top fantasy picks.
Melbourne Stars:
It’s not the kind of start Melbourne Stars would have wanted. Melbourne Stars have played 4 matches and have lost all 4 matches. They are sitting at the last position of the points table and waiting to get their first point.
Melbourne Stars batters were impressive in their last match against Sydney Sixers and scored 194 runs but the bowlers failed to defend the total.
Ben Duckett was the top scorer scoring 68 runs off 29 balls and Glenn Maxwell scored 32 runs off 17 balls. Tom Curran and Usama Mir took one wicket each.
Sydney Thunder:
On the other hand, Sydney Thunder has played 2 matches, won one, and lost one match. They are in the 6th position of the points table with 2 points in their pocket.
Sydney Thunder batters scored 163 runs in their last match against Sydney Sixers but the bowlers failed to defend the total.
Cameron Bancroft was impressive with the bat scoring 70 runs off 52 balls and Oliver Davies scored 47 runs off 34 balls. Lockie Ferguson took 2 wickets and Daniel Sams took one wicket.
Will Melbourne Stars open their account or Sydney Thunder will register their second win? It will be interesting to see.
STA vs THU Match Details
Detail | Information |
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Match | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder 14th, Australian T20 League Bash 2024 (BBL—Big Bash League) |
Venue | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
Date & Time | December 28, 01:45 PM IST |
Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar app and Star Sports Network |
Table of Contents
STA vs THU Pitch Report Of Manuka Oval, Canberra
STATS – T20
- Total Matches 21
- Matches won batting first 9
- Matches won bowling first 9
- Average 1st innings Score 149
- Average 2nd innings Score 124
The pitch of Manuka Oval, Canberra generally balanced wicket. but in the last match played on this ground both teams scored 180+ runs and 182 runs were chased down easily.
The pacers also get some help in the initial overs.
Weather Report of Canberra
There is no rain. The temperature is expected to be 21 degrees Celsius, and the humidity will be 25%.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Live Streaming
You can watch live on Disney+ Hotstar app and Star Sports Network. You can also watch the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder live scorecard on the Cricgram app.
STA vs THU Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 20
Melbourne Stars Wins: 10
Sydney Thunder Wins: 10
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Recent Form
Melbourne Stars | L | L | L | L | L |
Sydney Thunder | L | W | L | L | L |
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Team News and STA vs THU Injury Updates
Melbourne Stars
Melbourne Stars have announced a 14-player squad and made one change to their squad.
Beau Webster has replaced Thomas Rogers and will play today.
Sydney Thunder
Sydney Thunder have announced a 14-player squad and made two changes.
Matthew Gilkes and Liam Hatcher have replaced Sam Konstas and Nathan McAndrew.
STA vs THU Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Stars Probable Playing 11
- Ben Duckett
- Sam Harper (wk)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis (c)
- Hilton Cartwright
- Beau Webster
- Tom Curran
- Jonathan Merlo
- Usama Mir
- Doug Warren/B Couch
- Peter Siddle
Sydney Thunder Probable Playing 11
- David Warner (c)
- Jason Sangha
- Cameron Bancroft
- Oliver Davies
- Sam Billings (wk)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Chris Green
- Daniel Sams
- Liam Hatcher
- Lockie Ferguson
- Tanveer Sangha
Top Picks for STA vs THU Dream11 Team
Melbourne Stars Best Players:
Marcus Stoinis (c): 105 M, 2776 R, 33.44 A + 40 W
Glenn Maxwell: 111 M, 2963 R, 33.67 A + 45 W
Tom Curran: 40 M, 439 R, 20.90 A + 53 W
Ben Duckett: 14 M, 370 R, 26.42 A
Peter Siddle: 86 M, 102 W
Sydney Thunder Best Players:
David Warner (c): 13 M, 325 R, 29.54 A
Cameron Bancroft: 79 M, 1901 R, 33.35 A
Daniel Sams: 87 M, 867 R, 14.45 A + 113 W
Chris Green: 100 M, 663 R, 16.17 A + 74 W
Lockie Ferguson: 2 M, 5 W
STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction
Here is the STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction today match:
Wicket-Keepers: C Bancroft, S Harper
Batters: D Warner, B Duckett
All-Rounders: G Maxwell (Vc), M Stoinis (C), Tom Curran, D Sams
Bowlers: L Ferguson, U Mir, T Sangha
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
Lockie Ferguson had taken 3 wickets when he last played on this ground.
C Green and P Siddle are also good picks.
STA vs THU Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Tom Curran
- Daniel Sams
FAQs
Where Can I Get STA vs THU live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard STA vs THU Live Scorecard on the Cricgram app.
Squads
Melbourne Stars Squad
Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Duckett, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Doug Warren, Sam Harper(wk), Jonathan Merlo, Tom Curran, Usama Mir, Peter Siddle, Marcus Stoinis(c), Joel Paris, Beau Webster.
Sydney Thunder Squad
Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Cameron Bancroft, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tom Andrews, Sam Billings, Wes Agar, Ollie Davies, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner(c) Lockie Ferguson, Liam Hatcher.
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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.