Melbourne Stars have booked their first BBL finals appearance since 2019-20 after recovering from a 0-5 start to win their last five games. It has been a remarkable turn around and Maxwell has had a huge part to play in it. They will be looking to put up a good show. On the other hand, Thunder have been hit by plenty of injuries and unavailablities but captain Warner knows how to win the championships and he will without doubt look to lead the side into the finals. This promises to be a thriller.
THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, & Injury Updates for BBL 2025, Knockout
Both teams will be keen to do well in this knockout game.
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Preview
Sydney Thunder (THU) will take on Melbourne Stars (STA) in the Knockout of the Big Bash League. This match will be played at Sydney Showground Stadium. It's do-or-die time for both sides as the third-placed Thunder host the fourth-placed Stars in the BBL 14 Knockout final. Melbourne Stars finished fourth in the table with five wins in ten matches. On the other hand, Thunder came third with five wins in ten matches.
Leg-spinner Toby Gray and batter Blake Nikitaras come into the Thunder's 14-player squad with Dan Christian making way while teenage star Sam Konstas has departed for Test duties ahead of Sri Lanka tour. For Melbourne Stars, Peter Handscomb comes straight into the squad in place of the allrounder Webster. Batter Campbell Kellaway also returns in place of Blake Macdonald.
Match Information
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, Knockout
Big Bash League, 22 Jan 2025, Wed, 2:00 PM IST ,Sydney Showground Stadium
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Weather Report
Clear
25.8°C
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Sydney Thunder
NR
W
L
NR
L
NR
SIX
vs
THU
BBL
W
THU
vs
SCO
BBL
L
HUR
vs
THU
BBL
NR
THU
vs
HUR
BBL
L
HEA
vs
THU
BBL
Melbourne Stars
W
W
W
W
W
W
STA
vs
HUR
BBL
W
REN
vs
STA
BBL
W
STA
vs
SIX
BBL
W
REN
vs
STA
BBL
W
HEA
vs
STA
BBL
Players Stats in current Series
Most Runs
Best Strike Rate
Most Wickets
Best Economy Rate
1
David Warner
THU - bat
346 Runs
9 Matches
2
Glenn Maxwell
STA - all
297 Runs
8 Matches
3
Marcus Stoinis
STA - bat
296 Runs
10 Matches
4
Ben Duckett
STA - wk
243 Runs
7 Matches
5
Sam Billings
THU - wk
185 Runs
9 Matches
6
Beau Webster
STA - all
184 Runs
7 Matches
1
Thomas Andrews
THU - all
220.83
7 Matches
2
Daniel Sams
THU - all
214.29
5 Matches
3
Glenn Maxwell
STA - all
194.12
8 Matches
4
Hamish McKenzie
STA - bowl
157.14
2 Matches
5
Ben Duckett
STA - wk
154.78
7 Matches
6
Daniel Christian
THU - all
153.33
3 Matches
1
Mark Steketee
STA - bowl
15 Wkts
5 Matches
2
Chris Green
THU - bowl
11 Wkts
9 Matches
3
Peter Siddle
STA - bowl
11 Wkts
9 Matches
4
Joel Paris
STA - bowl
9 Wkts
6 Matches
5
Usama Mir
STA - bowl
9 Wkts
7 Matches
6
Wes Agar
THU - bowl
9 Wkts
5 Matches
1
Tanveer Sangha
THU - bowl
6.00
3 Matches
2
Joel Paris
STA - bowl
6.59
6 Matches
3
Thomas Andrews
THU - all
6.91
7 Matches
4
Mark Steketee
STA - bowl
6.97
5 Matches
5
Lockie Ferguson
THU - bowl
7.17
6 Matches
6
Marcus Stoinis
STA - bat
7.23
10 Matches
Probable Playing XI
Sydney Thunder
M Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Oliver Davies, David Warner (C), Jason Sangha, Chris Green, N McAndrew, WA Agar, Tanveer Sangha, TD Andrews, GHS Garton
Bench : CT Bancroft, Nic Maddinson, Sherfane Rutherford, S Konstas, William Salzmann, DR Sams, Liam Hatcher, LH Ferguson, R Hadley, Pat Cummins, Blake Nikitaras, Hugh Weibgen, Toby Gray, DT Christian, M Hasnain
Melbourne Stars
HWR Cartwright, MP Stoinis (C), TK Curran, SB Harper (wk), GJ Maxwell, Mark Steketee, Usama Mir, JS Paris, Brody Couch, PM Siddle, PSP Handscomb
Bench : BJ Webster, SM Boland, Campbell Kellaway, BM Duckett, Hamish McKenzie, JM Clarke, J Merlo, AF Milne, D Warren, Tom Rogers, Austin Anlezark, Blake Macdonald, DW Lawrence
Injury and availability news
will be added when there is an update
Pitch Report
The surface here will be a balanced one with good help for both pacers and spinners. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.
50%
Pace Bowling
50%
Spin Bowling
55%
Batting Pitch
170
Average Score
45%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Captains
Top
Budget
9
C
Glenn Maxwell STA | ALL
Glenn Maxwell was the player of the match in the previous match yet again scoring 76 runs from just 32 balls including six sixes.
9
C
David Warner THU | BAT
David Warner is the leading run getter for Thunder in this edition with 346 runs so far. He will be a good captaincy pick for this game.
8
Marcus Stoinis STA | BAT
Marcus Stoinis has scored 296 runs while also picking up few wickets with his bowling. Back him to deliver in this crucial match.
8.5
Wes Agar THU | BOWL
Wes Agar has picked up nine wickets so far in this edition and will be a top pick against this opposition.
8.5
Mark Steketee STA | BOWL
Steketee did well a few games back with a superb spell of 5-17. The right arm pacer will be a handy budget pick for this match.
8.5
Joel Paris STA | BOWL
Joel Paris also has picked up five wickets in last two matches and he provides good value with the new ball.
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9
Campbell Kellaway
STA | BAT
7.5
Hugh Weibgen
THU |
Teams will be updated after Toss
Last Updated On - Jan 21 2025 7:51 PM
H2H
ML
Players
11/11
Team 1
THU
5 : 6
STA
Credits Left
10.5/100
Head To Head
Sam Billings
Hilton Cartwright
Marcus Stoinis
David Warner
Glenn Maxwell
C
Nathan McAndrew
Thomas Andrews
Tom Curran
Mark Steketee
VC
Joel Paris
Wes Agar
Players
11/11
Team 1
THU
5 : 6
STA
Credits Left
10.5/100
Mega League
Sam Billings
Marcus Stoinis
VC
David Warner
C
Tom Rogers
Glenn Maxwell
Nathan McAndrew
Thomas Andrews
Mark Steketee
Usama Mir
Joel Paris
Chris Green
Note
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Disclaimer
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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