STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report - BBL 14, Match 14

STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction Today Match [Source: @StarsBBL, @ThunderBBL/x.com]

It’s do-or-die time for Melbourne Stars as they face Sydney Thunder in Match 14 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Saturday, December 28. Both teams are coming off tough losses, and it’s safe to say they’ll be hungry for a win.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

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Melbourne Stars have had a shocker of a start. Four games, four losses—it’s been one-way traffic against them. Their last game against the Sydney Sixers showed some promise with the bat, but their bowling was all over the shop.

Ben Duckett lit up the stage with a blistering 68 off just 29 balls, and Glenn Maxwell added some fireworks with a quick 32 off 17. But the rest of the batting lineup? They crumbled like a biscuit. Sam Harper, Marcus Stoinis, and Thomas Rogers failed to make any impact, leaving their total at 194/9 - decent but not enough at the end.

The real headache was the bowling. Stoinis, Maxwell, and Doug Warren went wicketless and got smashed to all parts of the ground. Tom Curran and Usama Mir picked up a wicket each, but they couldn’t keep the runs down. If the Stars want to turn things around, the bowlers need to show up big time.

Sydney Thunder aren’t exactly flying high either. They went down to the Sixers in their last match, losing by five wickets. Batting first, they managed 163/5, with Cameron Bancroft holding the fort.

His unbeaten 70 off 52 balls was the highlight of their innings. Oliver Davies chipped in with a handy 47 off 34, but the big guns—David Warner and Sherfane Rutherford—fell flat.

Their bowling wasn’t much better. Lockie Ferguson grabbed two wickets and was decent, but Daniel Sams and the others didn’t do enough to defend the total. Nathan McAndrew went wicketless, and Chris Green got taken to the cleaners. They need everyone to step up if they’re going to win this one.

STA vs THU Head-to-Head Record

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STA vs THU Weather And Pitch Report

Weather: According to AccuWeather, the weather in Canberra looks perfect for cricket. Clear skies, a cool 13°C temperature, and no rain in sight. There’s a bit of a breeze with winds at 11 km/h and gusts hitting 35 km/h, but nothing too abrupt to disrupt play. Humidity is on the lower side at 39%, and visibility is excellent.

Pitch Report: Manuka Oval is a batter’s surface. The pitch has true bounce, making it perfect for shot-makers. Pacers might get some help early on, but once the ball gets old, it’s all about the batters. The last game here saw 182 chased down with ease, so don’t be surprised if the captain winning the toss decides to bowl first.

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STA vs THU Captain and Vice-captain

STA vs THU Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

STA vs THU, BBL 2024: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Cameron Bancroft, Sam Harper
Batters: David Warner, Ben Duckett, Oliver Davies
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Chris Green
Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha

Captain: Ben Duckett
Vice-captain: Glenn Maxwell

STA vs THU Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

STA vs THU, BBL 2024: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Cameron Bancroft, Sam Harper
Batters: David Warner, Ben Duckett, Sherfane Rutherford
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Tom Curran
Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Lockie Ferguson

Captain: Marcus Stoinis
Vice-captain: Cameron Bancroft

STA vs THU Expert Advice

Given the form of the players and the expected playing conditions a 3-1-3-4 or a 2-2-3-4 combination will be ideal for the game.

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