THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For Knockout of Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25

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Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars are set to face off in a do-or-die Knockout Match of Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 on 22 January 2025, at Sydney Showground Stadium with the stakes at their highest. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the THU vs STA match.

Match Preview

Sydney Thunder has had a consistent season, finishing third in the points table with five wins and three losses from ten matches, with one match abandoned. They will take confidence from their previous encounter with the Stars, where they secured an 18-run victory during the league stage.

Melbourne Stars, on the other hand, have had a rollercoaster season. After losing their first five matches consecutively, they staged a remarkable comeback with five successive wins to grab the final playoff spot, finishing fourth in the points table. Their resurgence adds an intriguing element to this contest, as momentum is firmly on their side.

Both teams will be fighting for survival, as the loser will be eliminated, while the winner will advance to the Challenger Match to face the Sydney Sixers. With high stakes and strong narratives for both sides, we can expect an exciting and closely contested encounter.

THU vs STA Match Details

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Probable Playing XI for THU vs STA Match of BBL 2024-25

Sydney Thunder

Cameron Bancroft, David Warner (Captain), Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (Wicket-keeper), Matthew Gilkes, Dan Christian, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, Wes Agar.

Melbourne Stars

Sam Harper (Wicket-keeper), Thomas Rogers, Dan Lawrence, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (Captain), Joe McKenzie, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle.

Pitch Report

Sydney Showground Stadium provides a flat track that generally favors batters, with consistent pace and bounce making stroke play straightforward. Fast bowlers can find some assistance early on, but as the innings progresses, their impact diminishes. Spinners come into play in the middle overs, utilizing any grip and turn the surface offers. With an average first innings score of 149 runs, teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first, capitalizing on early movement and aiming to chase on a pitch that typically remains true throughout the match.

THU vs STA Head-to-Head Records

• Sydney Thunder Won: 11
• Melbourne Stars: 10

THU vs STA Player Stats In Current Tournament

Batting Stats

Bowling Stats

THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team

• Wicket-Keeper: Sam Billings
• Batters: David Warner
• All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Curran, Chris Green
• Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Tom Andrews, Usama Mir

• Captain: Glenn Maxwell
• Vice-Captain: David Warner

THU vs STA Match Prediction

Who Will Win Today’s Match?

Melbourne Stars is expected to win this match.

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