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STA vs THU, BBL 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 12th match (Source: x.com)
The 12th Big Bash League 2023-24 match will see the Melbourne Stars (STA) take the field against the Sydney Thunder. The match will be played at the Lavington Sports Oval on the 23rd of December at 10:00 AM IST.
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Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
STA vs THU, Team Previews
Melbourne Stars
The Melbourne Stars have not had the ideal start to the tournament. They have lost both their games and are currently at the bottom of the points table.
The Stars have submitted relatively easily in both games. In the first match against the Brisbane Heat, the Stars were asked to chase down a target of 215 runs. The Stars could manage only 111 runs, losing the game by 103 runs.
In their second match, the Stars batted first against the Scorchers and could manage only 101 runs before being bundled out at the beginning of the last over of their innings. The Scorchers chased down this target rather easily with about six overs remaining in the game.
The team as a whole unit needs to step up to get their campaign back on track.
Sydney Thunder
The results for the Thunder have been similar to their opponents for the game. They, too, have lost both of their opening games and are lingering in the bottom half of the table.
But the Thunder have been much more competitive in the games than the Stars. While against the Heat, they lost the match by 20 runs while chasing 151; in the second game, they lost even after scoring 200 runs against the Strikers. They have undergone two off days and have been edged away by the opponents at crucial junctures in the matches. Chris Green and his men will look to keep themselves more composed in this game and win the match to pick up two points for the first time in the tournament.
STA vs THU, Head-to-head
The Melbourne Stars have played 19 matches against the Sydney Thunder. The Stars have the slightest of the leads in this face-off with ten wins, while the Thunder have won nine.
| Stats | Matches | Melbourne Stars Won | Sydney Thunder Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Last Five Matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
STA vs THU, Match 12- Pitch Report
The pitch at the Lavington Sports Oval will be good for batting. The batters will enjoy the surface and plenty of runs on the wicket. A high-scoring and thrilling clash can be expected.
STA vs THU, Match 12: Top Player Picks
Hilton Cartwright (STA)
- Hilton Cartwright has looked the best batter for the Melbourne Stars. He will be an important player for them in the game and hence will be a good pick to go with.
Marcus Stoinis (STA)
- The skipper of the Melbourne Stars team have not had the brightest of starts to the tournament. Marcus Stoinis's current form makes him a risky pick, but he has too much potential as a match-winner to be ignored for the fantasy contests of the match.
Cameron Bancfort (THU)
- Cameron Bancroft is in a decent batting form. He is scoring runs regularly and will be an important pick for the game.
Chris Green (THU)
- The Sydney Thunder skipper has been impeccable with his bowling in the tournament. Though he does not have the wickets under his belt to prove his credibility, Green has been a significant factor for his team in the middle-overs. Green can also be pretty efficient with the bat lower down the order and keeping him in the fantasy XIs gives you the opportunity of picking up points in both innings.
STA vs THU, Match 12: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Players | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft | 65.50 |
| Tanveer Sangha | 62.00 |
| Chris Green | 38.50 |
| Hilton Cartwright | 52.50 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 15.00 |
STA vs THU, Match 12: Cricket Fantasy Expert Tips
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Melbourne Stars Bat First | Marcus Stoinis | Olliver Davies |
| If Sydney Thunder Bat First | Cameron Bancroft | Chris Green |
STA vs THU, Match 12: Cricket Fantasy Expert Tips
The wicket will be good for batting. Packing your team with batters and all-rounders capable of power hitting will be the ideal way to go for this game. A 1-3-4-3 or a 2-3-4-2 combination will be ideal for this game.
STA vs THU Match 12: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Cameron Bancroft
Batters: Tom Rogers, Alex Hales, Olliver Davies
All-rounders: Liam Dawson, Marcus Stoinis, Chris Green, Daniel Sams
Bowlers: Joel Paris, Usama Mir, Tanveer Sangha
Captain: Cameron Bancroft
Vice-captain: Chris Green
Melbourne Stars: 5 Players; Sydney Thunder: 6 Players
STA vs THU, Match 12: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: S Harper, Cameron Bancroft
Batters: Hilton Cartwright, Tom Rogers, Olliver Davies
All-rounders: Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Chris Green, Daniel Sams
Bowlers: Joel Paris, Tanveer Sangha
Captain: Marcus Stoinis
Vice-captain: Olliver Davies
Melbourne Stars: 6 Players; Sydney Thunder: 5 Players
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