Melbourne Stars will be up against the Sydney Thunder in the 12th match of the Big Bash League, 2023/24 the match will be played at the Lavington Sports Oval, Albury on 23rd December 2023 at 10:00 AM IST.
STA vs THU (Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder), Match 12 - Match Information
Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, Match 12
Date: 23rd December 2023
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Lavington Sports Oval, Albury
STA vs THU, Lavington Sports Oval, Albury Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Lavington Sports Oval, Albury is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 1 match is 219 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bat first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the team batting first.
Weather Report for Lavington Sports Oval, Albury
Temperature will hover around 28.12 °C and humidity is expected to be around 27%. 5.09 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 86% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
STA vs THU, Head to Head
In the 19 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft | 5 | 262 | 52.4 | 0 | 0 | 74, 25, 15, 53, 95 | - |
| David Warner | 5 | 208 | 41.6 | 0 | 0 | 86, 46, 54, 0, 22 | - |
| Thomas Rogers | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 0 | 0 | 22, 1, 15, 33, 26 | - |
- Cameron Timothy Bancroft
Cameron Bancroft is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Cameron Bancroft has scored 262 runs at an average of 52.4 per match.
- David Andrew Warner
David Warner is a Batter and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 208 runs averaging 41.6 per match.
- Thomas Fraser Rogers
Thomas Rogers is a Batter and has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Thomas Rogers is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 97 runs at an average of 19.4 per match.
STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usama Mir | 3 | 9 | 1.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
| Haris Rauf | 3 | 9 | 1.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 8, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Zaman Khan | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 6, 0, 0 | 1, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
- Usama Mir
Usama Mir can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Usama Mir is a leg break Bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf is a Bowler and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches Haris Rauf has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 0.6. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 3, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Zaman Khan
Zaman Khan is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Zaman Khan bowls right-arm fast and in the last 3 matches he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Webster | 3 | 67 | 13.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 4, 0, 40, 23, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 12 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 1, 0, 0, 11, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 33 | 6.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 3, 0, 0, 30, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is an All Rounder and has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Beau Webster has scored 67 runs at an average of 13.4 per match.
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches Daniel Sams has scored 1, 0, 0, 11, 0 runs at an average of 2.4 per match.
- Christopher James Green
Chris Green is an All Rounder and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is an off break Bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 1 wickets at an average of 0.2.
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STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft | 5 | 262 | 52.4 | 0 | 0 | 74, 25, 15, 53, 95 | - |
| Alex Ross | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 0 | 0 | 46, 2, 2, 1, 0 | - |
| Liam Dawson | 3 | 29 | 5.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 22, 0, 0, 7, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Oliver Davies | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 0 | 0 | 32, 35, 8, 2, 0 | - |
| Hilton Cartwright | 5 | 133 | 26.6 | 0 | 0 | 24, 33, 36, 33, 7 | - |
| Usama Mir | 3 | 9 | 1.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
The Top Point Getters for Melbourne Stars are Liam Dawson with 63 match fantasy points. Hilton Cartwright with 42 match fantasy points and Usama Mir with 33 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Sydney Thunder are Cameron Bancroft with 96 match fantasy points. Alex Ross with 75 match fantasy points and Oliver Davies with 53 match fantasy points.
STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usama Mir | 3 | 9 | 1.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
| Haris Rauf | 3 | 9 | 1.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 8, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 67 | 13.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 4, 0, 40, 23, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 12 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 1, 0, 0, 11, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Cameron Bancroft | 5 | 262 | 52.4 | 0 | 0 | 74, 25, 15, 53, 95 | - |
- Usama Mir
Usama Mir is a Bowler and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Usama Mir bowls leg break and in the last 3 matches he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf is a Bowler and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches Haris Rauf has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 0.6. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 3, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Beau Webster is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 67 runs averaging 13.4 per match.
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is an All Rounder and has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Daniel Sams has scored 1, 0, 0, 11, 0 runs averaging 2.4 per match.
- Cameron Timothy Bancroft
Cameron Bancroft is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 74, 25, 15, 53, 95 runs averaging 52.4 per match.
STA vs THU Squad Information
Melbourne Stars (STA) Squad: Liam Dawson, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Imad Wasim, Joe Burns, Mark Steketee, Olly Stone, Scott Boland, Joel Paris, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Nick Larkin, Sam Harper, Harry Brook, Jonathan Merlo, Haris Rauf, Corey Rocchiccioli, Brody Couch, Campbell Kellaway and Thomas Rogers
Sydney Thunder (THU) Squad: David Warner, Alex Ross, Alex Hales, Pat Cummins, Gurinder Sandhu, Cameron Bancroft, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Daniel Sams, Oliver Davies, Tanveer Sangha, Zaman Khan, William Salzmann, Liam Doddrell, Blake Nikitaras, Toby Gray and Sam Konstas
STA vs THU Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Sam Harper
Batter: Hilton Cartwright
All-Rounders: Beau Webster, Daniel Sams, Chris Green and Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Tanveer Sangha and Joel Paris
Captain: Daniel Sams
Vice-Captain: Glenn Maxwell
STA vs THU (Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder), Match 12 Preview
Melbourne Stars have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table, while Sydney Thunder have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
Big Bash League, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Big Bash League, 2023/24 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 56 of the Big Bash League, 2022/23 where Adam Zampa scored the highest fantasy points for Melbourne Stars with 101 match fantasy points while Usman Qadir topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sydney Thunder with 85 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers Last Match Scorecard) played by Melbourne Stars against Perth Scorchers, Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Stars was Liam Dawson who scored 63 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Adelaide Strikers, Adelaide Strikers beat Sydney Thunder by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Sydney Thunder was Cameron Bancroft who scored 96 fantasy points.