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THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Top Fantasy Picks: Knockout, BBL

THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Top Fantasy Picks: Knockout, BBL

Hello and welcome to our THU vs STA match Preview, Probable Playing XI, and Dream11 Team Prediction. We are covering the Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars BBL Match Preview of the Big Bash League Knockout match. This match will be played at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney.

Sydney Thunder:

Sydney Thunder has finished in the 3rd position on the points table in the league phase with 12 points. Sydney Thunder has played 10 matches, won 5, lost 3, and 2 games were washed out.

Thunder batters scored 158 runs in their last game against Perth Scorchers and the bowlers defended the total.

Sam Konstas was the top scorer scoring 53 runs off 42 balls and Tom Andrews scored 37 runs off 13 balls. Chris Green took 3 wickets and Nathan McAndrew took 2 wickets.

Melbourne Stars:

Melbourne Stars have been very impressive, especially in the 2nd half of the tournament. Stars has finished in the 4th position of the points table with 10 points.

Stars have played 10 matches, won 5, and lost 5 matches. Melbourne Stars have won their last 5 matches back-to-back to qualify for the playoffs.

Melbourne Stars scored 219 runs in their last match and the bowlers defended the total.

Maxwell was impressive with the bat scoring 76 runs off 32 balls and Webster scored 51 runs off 31 balls. Mark Steketee took 4 wickets. Joel Paris and Usama Mir took 2 wickets each.

THU vs STA Match Details

DetailInformation
MatchSydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, Knockout, BBL 2024-25
VenueSydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Date & TimeJanuary 22, 02:00 PM IST
Live StreamingDisney+ Hotstar app and Star Sports Network

THU vs STA Pitch Report

STATS – T20

  • Total Matches 4
  • Matches won batting first 3
  • Matches won bowling first 0
  • Average 1st innings Score 140
  • Average 2nd innings Score 82

The pitch of Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney has favored the seamers, and the same is expected today. Batting initially will be comparatively easy. We can expect a balanced wicket.

Weather Report of Sydney

There is a 20% of rain. The temperature is expected to be 22 degrees Celsius and the humidity to be 80%.

Live Streaming

You can watch it live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and Star Sports Network. Watch the Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars live scorecard on the Cricgram app.

THU vs STA Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 21

Sydney Thunder Wins: 11

Melbourne Stars Wins: 10

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars Recent Form

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Team News

Sydney Thunder

Sydney Thunder have announced a 14-player squad and made 2 changes.

Dan Christian and Sam Konstas are on national duty. Toby Gray and Blake Nikitaras have replaced them.

Melbourne Stars

Melbourne Stars have announced a 14-player squad and made 2 changes.

Beau Webster are Blake Macdonald unavailable. Peter Handscomb and Campbell Kellaway have replaced them in the squad.

THU vs STA Probable Playing XI

Sydney Thunder Probable Playing 11

  1. David Warner (c)
  2. Matthew Gilkes
  3. Ollie Davies
  4. Sam Billings (wk)
  5. Hugh Weibgen
  6. Chris Green
  7. George Garton
  8. Nathan McAndrew
  9. Tom Andrews
  10. Tanveer Sangha
  11. Mohammad Hasnain

Expected death bowlers: Nathan McAndrew, Mohammad Hasnain and G Garton.

Melbourne Stars Probable Playing 11

  1. Sam Harper (wk)
  2. Thomas Fraser Rogers
  3. Peter Handscomb
  4. Marcus Stoinis (c)
  5. Glenn Maxwell
  6. Hilton Cartwright
  7. Tom Curran
  8. Joel Paris
  9. Usama Mir
  10. Mark Steketee
  11. Peter Siddle

Expected death bowlers: Mark Steketee, Tom Curran and P Siddle.

Top picks for THU vs STA Dream11 Team

Sydney Thunder Best Players:

David Warner (c): 20 M, 647 R, 43.13 A

Sam Billings (wk): 55 M, 1344 R, 28.59 A

Chris Green: 107 M, 713 R, 15.84 A + 82 W

Tom Andrews: 14 M, 85 R, 21.25 A + 8 W

George Garton: 09 M, 64 R, 10.66 A + 8 W

Melbourne Stars Best Players:

Marcus Stoinis (c): 111 M, 2962 R, 33.28 A + 43 W

Mark Steketee: 77 M, 181 R, 6.96 A + 104 W

Glenn Maxwell: 117 M, 3213 R, 35.30 A + 45 W

Tom Curran: 41 M, 441 R, 21.00 A + 54 W

Usama Mir: 12 M, 14 W

Peter Siddle: 92 M, 67 R, 6.09 A + 110 W

THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Knockout match

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars Dream11 Team Today:

Wicket-Keepers: S Billings

Batters: D Warner

All-Rounders: G Maxwell (Vc), M Stoinis (C), Tom Curran, C Green, G Garton

Bowlers: M Steketee, N McAndrew, Usama Mir, M Hasnain

THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction
THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction

Fantasy Cricket Tips for THU vs STA Dream11 Team

D Warner and M Steketee are also good for Captain and Vice-captain picks.

P Siddle is also a good pick, You can take him in place of G Garton.

David Warner has an average of 37 runs on this ground. Wes Agar has taken 4 wickets when he last played on this ground.

THU vs STA Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

  • Marcus Stoinis
  • Glenn Maxwell
  • David Warner
  • Mark Steketee
  • Tom Curran

FAQs

Where Can I Get THU vs STA live Scorecard?

You can see Live Scorecard THU vs STA Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.

Squads

Sydney Thunder Squad

Chris Green, Muhammad Hasnain, Wes Agar, Tom Andrews, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Ollie Davies, George Garton, Sam Billings(wk), Matt Gilkes, David Warner(c), Toby Gray, Tanveer Sangha, Hugh Weibgen

Melbourne Stars Squad

Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Sam Harper(wk), Jonathan Merlo, Peter Handscomb, Douglas Warren, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Marcus Stoinis(c), Tom Rogers.

We will update the final Fantasy Team on Telegram Channel.

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.

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