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STA vs THU: Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Match Prediction and pitch report Match 12, Big Bash League 2023-24 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and team for the 12th match of the BBL 2023-24 between STA vs THU to be played in Lavington Sports Oval, Albury. Also check Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match prediction & pitch report.

Sandipan Ghosh
Last updated: 22.12.2023
STA vs THU Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Match Prediction and pitch report Match 12, Big Bash League 2023-24

The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder (STA vs THU) match has been scheduled for the 12th game at the Big Bash League 2023/24 on Saturday (23 December) early evening. Lavington Sports Oval, Albury, will host this BBL match.

Both Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder lost their first two games of the BBL season. Stars lost the season opener against Brisbane Heat (by 103 runs) and the last two-time champions Perth Scorchers (by seven wickets).

Meanwhile, Thunder lost against Brisbane Heat (by 20 runs) and Adelaide Strikers (by six wickets) in their first two schedules of the tournament.


STA vs THU: Match Overview


Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)

Season: 2023/24 (BBL 13)

Stage: League

Tournament Match no: 12

Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder  

Format: T20

Date and Time: Saturday, 23 December, 10:00 IST (15:30 local time)

Venue: Lavington Sports Oval, Albury

Live Broadcasting/Streaming: (In Australia) Channel 7, Kayo, Fox Cricket and SEN Radio

(In India) Star Sports Network; Disney+Hotstar


STA vs THU: Weather Forecast

According to accuweather.com, there is a low to moderate chance of rain during the match time. The game-time temperatures can be between 30°C and 26°C.


STA vs THU: Pitch Report

Lavington Sports Oval (Albury) is set to host its first game at the BBL 13, which will be the second BBL game for the venue. In December 2022, the venue made its BBL debut, where Sydney Thunder beat Hobart Hurricanes by 62 runs after scoring 228 runs.  


STA vs THU: Toss prediction

Win the toss and bat first.


STA vs THU: Complete Available Squad

Melbourne Stars: Glenn Maxwell (C), Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Liam Dawson, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Nick Larkin, Jono Merlo, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Haris Rauf, Corey Rocchiccioli, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster

Sydney Thunder: Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Liam Hatcher, Zaman Khan, Nathan McAndrew, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, William Salzmann, Jason Sangha


STA vs THU: Predicted XIs

Melbourne Stars Predicted XI: Sam Harper (wk), Joe Burns, Tom Rogers, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Haris Rauf,

Sydney Thunder Predicted XI: Matthew Gilkes (wk), Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (C), Nathan McAndrew, Zaman Khan, Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha


Top STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction Picks:


  • Wicketkeeper: Cameron Bancroft

  • Batters: Alex Hales, Joe Burns

  • All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis

  • Bowlers: Tanveer Sangha


STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:


  • Suggestion 1: Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)

  • Suggestion 2: Cameron Bancroft (c) , Daniel Sams (vc)


STA vs THU Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1


Wicketkeeper: C Bancroft

Batters: A Hales, J Burns, H Cartwright, O Davies

All-rounders: G Maxwell (C), M Stoinis (vc), D Sams

Bowlers: N McAndrew, T Sangha, Z Khan


STA vs THU Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2


Wicketkeeper: C Bancroft (C)

Batters: A Hales, H Cartwright, O Davies, T Fraser Rogers

All-rounders: G Maxwell, M Stoinis, C Green, D Sams (vc)

Bowlers: J Paris, T Sangha


STA vs THU Dream11 Team Top 4 Backups:


H Rauf, B Webster, S Harper, A Ross


STA vs THU: Match Prediction


Sydney Thunder are the favorites to win the match against Melbourne Stars.

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