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

THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction [Source: @ThunderBBL, @StarsBBL/x]

Sydney Thunder (THU) and Melbourne Stars (STA) will collide in the knockout match of the BBL 2024-25 season at the Sydney Showground Stadium on Wednesday, January 22. The action is slated to commence from 2:00 PM IST onwards and the winner of the match will face Sydney Sixers in the Challenger later this week.

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

THU vs STA, BBL 2024-25 Preview

Sydney Thunder qualified for the knockout stage of the BBL 2024-25 season by securing five wins and sustaining three defeats from their eight completed league fixtures. Thunder’s planned games against Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers were washed away due to rains. Finishing third on the BBL 2024-25 points table, the Thunder’s NRR reads 0.340. Much of Sydney Thunder success can be attributed to the blistering batting form of legendary opener and captain David Warner. Chris Green and Wes Agar, on the other hand, have ably helmed the Thunder’s bowling attack this season.

The Melbourne Stars, under the spirited leadership of Marcus Stoinis, has won five matches in a row after losing their initial five games in succession to qualify for the next round of the BBL 2024-25 season. Hard-hitting middle order batters Glenn Maxwell and captain Stoinis himself have successfully headlined Stars’ fightback with a slew of match-winning knocks. With the ball, fast bowler Mark Steketee is among the leading wicket-takers of the tournament with 15 scalps from just five innings.

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THU vs STA Head-to-Head Record in T20s

THU vs STA, BBL 2024-25 Weather And Pitch Report

Weather: According to AccuWeather, the weather will remain cloudy during the scheduled match time around the Sydney Showground Stadium. While forecast indicate a slight possibility of rain during the opening hour of the match, fans can still pretty much expect an uninterrupted evening of cricket. The temperature is expected to hover in the range of 22°.

Pitch Report: The conditions at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney tends to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers might prove effective across both innings of the match, while the spinners will be expected to play a bigger role during the second half of the game. The average first innings total at the venue this BBL 2024-25 season has turned out to be 159.

Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney – Record of Chasing Teams

The chasing teams have won 31 matches, and lost just 25 of the 58 BBL matches hosted by the Sydney Showground Stadium. However, in the ongoing BBL 2024-25 season, it is the teams batting first that have enjoyed a slightly favorable record, winning two of the three games played here off late.

THU vs STA, BBL 2024-25 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats

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THU vs STA, BBL 2024-25 Captain and Vice-captain

THU vs STA, BBL 2024-25 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

THU vs STA, BBL 2024-25: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings, Sam Harper
Batters: David Warner, Hilton Cartwright
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Chris Green
Bowlers: Mark Steketee, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Usama Mir

Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vice-captain: David Warner

THU vs STA, BBL 2024-25 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

THU vs STA, BBL 2024-25: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings, Matt Gilkes
Batters: David Warner, Hilton Cartwright, Ollie Davies
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Curran
Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Tom Andrews, Joel Paris

Captain: Sam Billings
Vice-captain: Marcus Stoinis

THU vs STA, BBL 2024-25 Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-2-3-4 or 2-3-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.

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