The 14th match of the Big Bash League 2024/25 has been scheduled for Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder (STA vs THU) on Saturday evening. Manuka Oval (Canberra) will host this match. It will be the fifth match for Melbourne Stars and the third game for Sydney Thunder in this BBL season.
STA vs THU Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2024/25 (BBL 2024/25)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 14
Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder (STA vs THU)
Format: T20
Date and Time: Saturday, 28 December, 19:15 local time (13:45 IST)
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Live Broadcasting/Streaming (only in India): Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app
STA vs THU Teams’ status
Melbourne Stars have lost all their first four matches of the season. After losing the tournament opener against Perth Scorchers by six wickets, Stars lost against Brisbane Heat by eight wickets. After losing the match against Adelaide Strikers by 15 runs, Sixers beat them by eight wickets after successfully chasing the 195-run target.
Sydney Thunder started the new season with a thrilling win against Adelaide Strikers, thanks to Daniel Sams’ stunning blasting in the 19th over of the chase where he added 31 runs. In their next game, Thunder suffered a thrilling final-ball defeat against Sydney Sixers. For Thunders, the top order needs to take more responsibilities.
STA vs THU Weather Forecast
World Weather Online suggests no rain threat for this match. The game-time temperatures can be between 24°C and 17°C.
STA vs THU Head-to-Head (Overall)
Matches: 20
Melbourne Stars won: 10
Sydney Thunder won: 10
No Result: 0
STA vs THU Pitch Report
Manuka Oval (Canberra) has hosted one match in this BBL season, where Sydney Thunder beat Adelaide Strikers by two wickets in the final over thriller, where Daniel Sams slammed 42 not out off 18 balls, including snatching 31 runs for the team in the 19th over.
STA vs THU Toss Prediction
Win the toss and bat first.
STA vs THU Full Available Squads
Melbourne Stars Full Available Squad
Marcus Stoinis (Captain), Hilton Cartwright, Ben Duckett, Brody Couch, Tom Curran, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Doug Warren, Beau Webster, Peter Siddle
Sydney Thunder Full Available Squad
David Warner, Wes Agar, Tom Andrews, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson, Chris Green, Matthew Gilkes, Liam Hatcher, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha
STA vs THU Predicted XIs
Melbourne Stars Predicted XI:
Marcus Stoinis (Captain), Hilton Cartwright, Ben Duckett, Tom Curran, Sam Harper, Glenn Maxwell, Jonathan Merlo, Beau Webster, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Peter Siddle
Sydney Thunder Predicted XI:
David Warner (Captain), Sam Billings, Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Wes Agar, Liam Hatcher, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha
STA vs THU Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeeper(s): C Bancroft (8.5 Cr), S Harper (7.5 Cr)
Batter(s): D Warner (9 Cr), B Duckett (8 Cr), O Davies (7.5 Cr)
All-rounder(s): G Maxwell (9 Cr), M Stoinis (9 Cr), T Curran (8.5 Cr), C Green (8.5 Cr)
Bowler(s): P Siddle (8.5 Cr), L Ferguson (8.5 Cr)
Captain: Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars)
Vice-captain: Ben Duckett (Melbourne Stars)
STA vs THU Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeeper(s): S Harper (7.5 Cr)
Batter(s): B Duckett (8 Cr), S Rutherford (8.5 Cr), O Davies (7.5 Cr)
All-rounder(s): G Maxwell (9 Cr), M Stoinis (9 Cr), T Curran (8.5 Cr), C Green (8.5 Cr), D Sams (9 Cr)
Bowler(s): L Ferguson (8.5 Cr), T Sangha (8 Cr)
Captain: Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars)
Vice-captain: Lockie Ferguson (Sydney Thunder)
STA vs THU Dream11 Top Backups (Excluding 2 Team Suggestions)
Usama Mir (7 Cr), Sam Billings (8 Cr), H Cartwright (7.5 Cr), W Agar (7 Cr)
