THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Dream11 Team, and Injury Update of the match between Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars.
THU vs STA BBL 2021-22 Match Preview:
Sydney Thunder will lock horns with Melbourne Stars in the 10th match of the Big Bash League 2021-22, at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney on Sunday.
The Sydney Thunder have won one of their two matches in the tournament so far, having beaten the Brisbane Heat in their tournament opener. They were beaten by the Melbourne Stars in their second game.
Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu and Nathan McAndrew were impressive with the ball in hand. Sam Billings and Alex Ross ensured that the Thunder got over the line without much trouble. The Thunder lost a close encounter to the Stars, losing by four runs.
Bowling first, the Thunder restricted the Stars to a modest 165-run total. Tanveer Sangha (2/29) and Nathan McAndrew (1/27) were the stars with the ball in hand. Despite efforts from Sam Billings (31-ball 43) and Matthew Gilkes (49-ball 56), the Thunder failed to breach the target. Alex Ross and Ben Cutting played crucial cameos.
The Stars suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Sydney Sixers in their tournament-opener. Bowling first, the bowlers failed to stem the flow of runs. While Brody Couch, Glenn Maxwell and Sam Rainbird were among the wickets, the Sixers still managed to score at a steady run-rate.
None of the batters were able to find their mojo in what was a batting paradise, as the Stars were bundled out for a paltry 61-run total. The Stars made a great comeback in their second game as they inched past the Thunder by four runs.
Batting first, the Stars registered a par 165-run total. Nick Larkin (43-ball 52) and Hilton Cartwright (30-ball 42) played crucial roles with the bat in hand. Andre Russell provided a powerful finish at the end, scoring a nine-ball 17 helping the Stars reach a desirable total.
Nathan Coulter-Nile was impressive with the ball in hand with figures of 2/27. Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmed and Brody Couch claimed a wicket each and ensured that the Thunder innings did not gather momentum. Zampa bowled a crucial last over, defending 11 runs he gave away only six runs.
THU vs STA BBL 2021-22 Match Details:
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Date & Time: 12th Dec, at 01:45 PM IST
Live Score: Cricketaddictor
THU vs STA BBL 2021-22 Pitch Report:
The surface at the Sydney Showground is a good cricketing surface, however it is expected to assist the bowlers more than the batters. The batters need to choose their shots wisely and capitalize on the starts that they get. The team that wins the toss will look to chase on this surface, while the team batting first will look to close in on the 160-run mark.
THU vs STA BBL 2021-22 Probable Playing XIs:
THU: Alex Hales, Sam Whiteman, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Ben Cutting, Daniel Sams, Alex Ross, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha
STA: Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Glenn Maxwell (c), Nick Larkin, Hilton Cartwright, Andre Russell, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch
Top Picks for THU vs STA BBL 2021-22 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
THU
Alex Ross is in awesome knick with the bat and is yet to be dismissed in this tournament. In 2 matches, he has scored 78 runs at a strike rate of 136.84, with the highest score of 61*.
Daniel Sams is an impressive left-arm seamer. He has a knack for picking wickets and is handy with the bat as well. In 2 matches in this tournament, he has scalped 3 wickets at an economy of 9.
Gurinder Sandhu is a skiddy customer and an economical bowler as well. He has scalped 2 wickets in the last 2 matches at an economy of 6.12.
Sam Billings should be your first choice wicket-keeping option. The Englishman has scored 87 runs in 2 matches in this BBL at an average of 87 and a strike rate of 129.85.
STA
Marcus Stoinis is a big game player and he is someone who can build the innings and also has the ability to finish the matches. He managed to score 13 runs in the last game against Sydney Thunder.
Glenn Maxwell is yet to score big runs in this tournament. The Melbourne Stars skipper has scored 20 runs and has also picked up one wicket in the last 2 matches.
Nathan Coulter-Nile will always be effective in the Australian conditions and a great striker of the ball lower down the order. He picked up 2 wickets in the last game against Sydney Thunder.
THU vs STA BBL 2021-22 Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream 11 Points |
| Alex Ross | 105 runs | 23, 4, 13, 102, 34 |
| Sam Billings | 129 runs | 35, 18, 12, 76, 59 |
| Daniel Sams | 28 runs + 5 wickets | 92, 7, 34, 95, -1 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 53 runs | 4, 4, 54, 12, 19 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 55 runs + 1 wicket | 12, 11, 50, 33, 28 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 12 runs + 4 wickets | 4, 44, 142, 71, 76 |
THU vs STA BBL 2021-22 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Glenn Maxwell, Sam Billings
Vice-Captain – Alex Ross, Brody Couch
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for THU vs STA Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Joe Clarke, Sam Billings (vc)
Batsmen– Marcus Stoinis (c), Alex Ross, Nick Larkin
All Rounders– Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell, Daniel Sams
Bowlers– Nathan Coulter-Nile, Gurinder Sandhu, Nathan McAndrew
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for THU vs STA Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Sam Billings, Matthew Gilkes
Batsmen– Alex Hales, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Ross (vc)
All Rounders– Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright
Bowlers– Nathan Coulter-Nile, Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha
THU vs STA BBL 2021-22 Probable Winner:
Melbourne Stars are expected to win this match of the Big Bash League 2021-22.
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.