STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction, BBL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 12 of BBL 2023-24
Both teams have played two matches so far and are still looking for their first win here.
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Melbourne Stars (STA) will take on Sydney Thunder (THU) in the 12th match of the BBL 2023-24 on Saturday (December 23) at the Lavington Sports Oval in Albury. Both teams have played two matches so far and are still looking for their first win here.
In their recent encounter, the Melbourne Stars clashed with the Perth Scorchers. Opting to bowl after winning the toss, the Scorchers efficiently restricted the Stars to a mere 101 runs in 19.1 overs. Only four Stars' batters reached double-digit scores. Jason Behrendorff showcased exceptional bowling prowess for the Scorchers, securing three crucial wickets for 28 runs in four overs. Scorchers successfully chased the modest target of 102 runs in 13.5 overs with seven wickets in hand.
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Sydney Thunder elected to bat in their last game against Adelaide Strikers. Despite losing their first two wickets for a mere 27 runs. Cameron Bancroft and Oliver Davies added 54 runs for the third wicket and took the team's total over the 50-run mark. Bancroft continued his solid batting display, forming an additional partnership of 82 runs for the fourth wicket, this time with Alex Ross.
Bancroft's innings concluded in the 20th over, having scored a notable 74 runs off 54 deliveries. His efforts played a pivotal role in Thunder posting a formidable total of 200 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The bowling duo of David Payne and Jamie Overton played crucial roles for Thunder, each claiming two wickets.
In response, the opposition's opening pair of Matthew Short and D’Arcy Short forged a dominating partnership of 139 runs for the first wicket, essentially shaping the outcome of the match. Matthew Short contributed significantly with a rapid 82 runs off 41 deliveries before being dismissed in the 13th over.
The Strikers successfully chased down the target, securing the victory with six wickets in hand in 19.4 overs. In the bowling department, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, and Zaman Khan each took one wicket for the Thunder.
Match Information
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, 12th Match
Big Bash League, 23 Dec 2023, Sat, 10:00 AM IST ,Lavington Sports Oval, Albury
Broadcast
Star Sports Network
Live Stream
Disney+ Hotstar
Weather Report
Clear
17.7°C
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Melbourne Stars
STA
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SCO
BBL
HEA
vs
STA
BBL
STA
vs
THU
BBL 2022-23
HEA
vs
STA
BBL 2022-23
STA
vs
HEA
BBL 2022-23
Sydney Thunder
STR
vs
THU
BBL
THU
vs
HEA
BBL
THU
vs
HEA
BBL 2022-23
STA
vs
THU
BBL 2022-23
SIX
vs
THU
BBL 2022-23
Players Stats in current Series
Beau Webster
STA - all
262 Runs
9 Matches
Alex Hales
THU - bat
258 Runs
9 Matches
Glenn Maxwell
STA - all
243 Runs
9 Matches
Cameron Bancroft
THU - wk
230 Runs
9 Matches
Hilton Cartwright
STA - bat
209 Runs
10 Matches
Tom Rogers
STA - bat
187 Runs
10 Matches
Zaman Khan
THU - bowl
175.00
4 Matches
Glenn Maxwell
STA - all
173.57
9 Matches
Chris Green
THU - bowl
161.97
9 Matches
Hilton Cartwright
STA - bat
151.45
10 Matches
Nathan McAndrew
THU - all
148.89
9 Matches
Toby Gray
THU - bowl
142.86
1 Match
Daniel Sams
THU - all
12 Wkts
9 Matches
Tanveer Sangha
THU - bowl
9 Wkts
9 Matches
Zaman Khan
THU - bowl
8 Wkts
4 Matches
Glenn Maxwell
STA - all
7 Wkts
9 Matches
Beau Webster
STA - all
6 Wkts
9 Matches
Dan Lawrence
STA - bat
6 Wkts
5 Matches
Nathan Coulter-Nile
STA - bowl
6.50
3 Matches
Tanveer Sangha
THU - bowl
6.53
9 Matches
Usama Mir
STA - bowl
6.65
5 Matches
Beau Webster
STA - all
7.25
9 Matches
Dan Lawrence
STA - bat
7.29
5 Matches
Chris Green
THU - bowl
7.76
9 Matches
Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Stars
Tom Rogers, SB Harper (wk), BJ Webster, GJ Maxwell (C), MP Stoinis, Nick Larkin, J Merlo, LA Dawson, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, JS Paris
Bench : Joe Burns, HWR Cartwright, Campbell Kellaway, SM Boland, Brody Couch, NM Coulter-Nile, Mark Steketee, IM Wasim, C Rocchiccioli, OP Stone
Sydney Thunder
CT Bancroft, AD Hales, M Gilkes (wk), Oliver Davies, AI Ross, DR Sams, Chris Green (C), N McAndrew, Liam Hatcher, Z Khan, Tanveer Sangha
Bench : Blake Nikitaras, David Warner, Jason Sangha, Gurinder Sandhu, William Salzmann, Liam Doddrell, S Konstas, Toby Gray
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
72%
Pace Bowling
28%
Spin Bowling
85%
Batting Pitch
228
Average Score
15%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Cameron Bancroft THU | WK
He has made 99 runs in two matches at an average of 49.50 and a strike rate of 135.61. He is the leading run-scorer in the tournament for the Thunders.
Liam Dawson STA | ALL
He has contributed with both bat and ball this season. He has made 29 runs and taken one wicket.
Chris Green THU | BOWL
The skipper of Thunders has scored 33 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 150. He has taken one wicket as well at an economy of 7.85.
Daniel Sams THU | ALL
He has made 12 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 109.09 for the Thunders. With the ball, Sams has taken one wicket.
Tanveer Sangha THU | BOWL
He is the leading wicket-taker for the Thunders. He has taken four wickets in two matches at an average of 13.50, an economy of 6.75, and a strike rate of 12.
Marcus Stoinis STA | BAT
He has captained the Stars in the absence of Glenn Maxwell. With the bat, Stoinis has made 15 runs so far.
Oliver Davies THU | BAT
He is the second-highest run-scorer for the Thunders. He has made 67 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 142.55.
Zaman Khan THU | BOWL
He has taken three wickets in two matches at an average of 24.66, an economy of 9.65, and a strike rate of 15.33.
Nathan McAndrew THU | ALL
He has made 35 runs in two matches at an average of 17.50 and a strike rate of 184.21. He has hit three sixes and two fours.
Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team
Joel Paris
STA | BOWL
He has taken just two wickets in two matches and can be left out of fantasy teams.
Liam Hatcher
THU | BOWL
He has managed just one wicket in two matches and can be avoided for this game.
Last Updated On - Dec 22 2023 8:34 PM
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