Big Bash League 2021-22: Match 10, Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars are set to lock horns on Sunday, December 12 at the Sydney Showground Stadium. The Thunder, led by Chris Green, are sitting at third in the points table with a win and a loss apiece. On December 10, the Stars defeated them by four runs at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The Stars, on the other hand, have plenty of catching up to do. Their net run rate of -3.700 is the worst among the participating teams. The 152-run loss at the hands of Sydney Sixers has pushed them on the backfoot. However, a win in their next game would take them into the top four of the table.

Match Details

Match – Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars – Match 10

Venue – Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney

Time – 01:45 PM IST, 08:15 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the Sydney Showground Stadium is generally good for batting. The pacers are most likely to get some assistance from the surface. Winning the toss and fielding should be the way forward for the teams.

Probable XIs

Sydney Thunder

Predicted XI: Alex Hales, Sam Whiteman, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha

Melbourne Stars

Predicted XI: Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Andre Russell, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 15, Sydney Thunder – 7, Melbourne Stars– 8, N/R- 0

At Sydney Showground Stadium

Matches- 3, Sydney Thunder – 1, Melbourne Stars– 2, N/R- 0

Probable top performers

Marcus Stoinis- Melbourne Stars

Marcus Stoinis is one of the all-time leading run-scorer for the Stars in the BBL. He has been a stalwart for his team at the top of the order. In the first game, he scored only 13 runs. But keeping in mind the quality he possesses, he is expected to stage a comeback.

Tanveer Sangha- Sydney Thunder

Tanveer Sangha has been a genuine wicket-taker for the Thunder in the two seasons he has taken part in. In two matches, the leg-spinner has picked up three wickets at an excellent economy rate of 7.28. If he finds his mojo, the Stars’ batters could find themselves in trouble.

Today’s match prediction: The team, batting second to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.