Sydney Thunder Academy (STA) will be taking on Adelaide Strikers Academy (ASA) in the 19th game of the Melbourne T10 Invitational, 2025 at the Junction Oval, Melbourne on 15th April 2025 at 06:00 AM IST.

STA vs ASA (Sydney Thunder Academy vs Adelaide Strikers Academy), Match 18 - Match Information
Match: Sydney Thunder Academy vs Adelaide Strikers Academy, Match 18
Date: 15th April 2025
Time: 06:00 AM IST
Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne
STA vs ASA, Junction Oval, Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Junction Oval, Melbourne is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 16 matches is 99 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 75% of its matches. The team winning the toss will look to bat first here.
Weather Report for Junction Oval, Melbourne
Temperature is expected to be around 23.21 °C and humidity is expected to be around 51%. Winds at a speed of 0.71 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% 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, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
STA vs ASA, Head to Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Adelaide Strikers Academy beat Sydney Thunder Academy. Adelaide Strikers Academy All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Sydney Thunder Academy.
STA vs ASA 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blake Nikitaras | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 0 | - | 5, 27, 24, 71, 19 | - |
Jake Winter | 5 | 129 | 32.3 | 0 | - | 45, 34, 9, 2, 39 | - |
Isaac Conway | 3 | 29 | 29 | 0 | - | 5, 12, 12 | - |
- Blake Nikitaras
Blake Nikitaras is a Batter and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 146 runs at an average of 29.2 per match.
- Jake Liam Winter
Jake Winter is a Batter and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Jake Winter is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 129 runs averaging 32.3 per match.
- Isaac William Conway
Isaac Conway is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 25 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. Isaac Conway is a batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 5, 12, 12 runs averaging 29 per match.

STA vs ASA 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jerrssis Wadia | 4 | 42 | 21 | 2 | 24 | 0, 6, 0, 0, 36 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
Connor O'Riordan | 5 | 0 | - | 5 | 12.2 | - | 2, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
Toby Gray | 4 | 4 | - | 3 | 12.7 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 2 | 2, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
- Jerrssis Wadia
Jerrssis Wadia is a Bowler and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 4 matches Jerrssis Wadia has taken 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 24. He also bats decently and in the recent matches has scored 0, 6, 0, 0, 36 runs at an average of 21 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 4 matches Jerrssis Wadia played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Connor O'Riordan
Connor O'Riordan is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches Connor O'Riordan has taken 5 wickets at an average of 12.2. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches Connor O'Riordan played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Toby William Gray
Toby Gray is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player bowls leg break and in the last 4 matches Toby Gray has taken 2, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 12.7. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 4 matches Toby Gray played here and has taken 3 wickets.

STA vs ASA 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aidan Cahill | 3 | 28 | 14 | 0 | - | 12, 0, 0, 16, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Peter Francis | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
Harry Manenti | 3 | 27 | 13.5 | 5 | 5.6 | 27, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 3, 0 |
- Aidan Cahill
Aidan Cahill is an All Rounder and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 12, 0, 0, 16, 0 runs at an average of 14 per match. Aidan Cahill has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Peter Francis
Peter Francis is an All Rounder and has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 52. Peter Francis has bowled well at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Harry John Manenti
Harry Manenti is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Harry Manenti is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 27 runs averaging 13.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 5.6 wickets per match. Harry Manenti has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.

Fantasy Tips Prediction | Dream Lineup | Team News | Team Head To Head Records | Player Head To Head Records
STA vs ASA 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jerrssis Wadia | 4 | 42 | 21 | 2 | 24 | 0, 6, 0, 0, 36 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
Angus McTaggart | 3 | 29 | 14.5 | 2 | 10 | 6, 0, 0, 4, 19 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
Ryan Hicks | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 0 | - | 31, 6, 37, 10, 4 | - |
Blake Nikitaras | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 0 | - | 5, 27, 24, 71, 19 | - |
Aidan Cahill | 3 | 28 | 14 | 0 | - | 12, 0, 0, 16, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Isaac Conway | 3 | 29 | 29 | 0 | - | 5, 12, 12 | - |
The Top Point Getters for Sydney Thunder Academy are Angus McTaggart with 127 match fantasy points. Ryan Hicks with 78 match fantasy points and Blake Nikitaras with 46 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Adelaide Strikers Academy are Jerrssis Wadia with 134 match fantasy points. Aidan Cahill with 24 match fantasy points and Isaac Conway with 19 match fantasy points.

STA vs ASA 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aidan Cahill | 3 | 28 | 14 | 0 | - | 12, 0, 0, 16, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Blake Nikitaras | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 0 | - | 5, 27, 24, 71, 19 | - |
Jerrssis Wadia | 4 | 42 | 21 | 2 | 24 | 0, 6, 0, 0, 36 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
Peter Francis | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
Harry Manenti | 3 | 27 | 13.5 | 5 | 5.6 | 27, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 3, 0 |
- Aidan Cahill
Aidan Cahill is an All Rounder and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Aidan Cahill is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 12, 0, 0, 16, 0 runs averaging 14 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Blake Nikitaras
Blake Nikitaras is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Blake Nikitaras has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 146 runs at an average of 29.2 per match.
- Jerrssis Wadia
Jerrssis Wadia is a Bowler and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Jerrssis Wadia is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 24. This player is also a handy batsman and in the recently played matches has scored 0, 6, 0, 0, 36 runs at an average of 21 per match. Jerrssis Wadia has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Peter Francis
Peter Francis is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. This player has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Peter Francis is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 1 wickets at an average of 52. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 4 matches Peter Francis played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Harry John Manenti
Harry Manenti can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Harry Manenti has scored 27 runs averaging 13.5 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 5.6 wickets per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Harry Manenti has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 5 wickets.

STA vs ASA Squad Information
Adelaide Strikers Academy (ASA) Squad: Jake Winter, Josh Kann, Tom O'Connell, Isaac Conway, Harry Manenti, Tim Oakley, Aidan Cahill, Aubrey Stockdale, Ryan King, Noah McFadyen, Hamish Case, Hayden Schiller, Deakin Murphy and Jerrssis Wadia
Sydney Thunder Academy (STA) Squad: Riley Ayre, Jake Lehmann, Ryan Hadley, Yuvraj Sharma, Ross Pawson, Liam Doddrell, Blake Nikitaras, Hanno Jacobs, Toby Gray, Peter Francis, Charlie Anderson, Ryan Hicks, Connor O'Riordan, Riley Kingsell, Angus McTaggart and Bailey Abela
STA vs ASA Possible Playing XI
Adelaide Strikers Academy (ASA) Possible Playing XI: Jake Winter, Hayden Schiller, Isaac Conway, Hamish Case, Jerrssis Wadia, Aubrey Stockdale, Deakin Murphy, Harry Manenti, Aidan Cahill, Josh Kann and Tom O'Connell
Sydney Thunder Academy (STA) Possible Playing XI: Blake Nikitaras, Ryan Hicks, Yuvraj Sharma, Bailey Abela, Connor O'Riordan, Toby Gray, Charlie Anderson, Liam Doddrell, Angus McTaggart, Peter Francis and Riley Ayre
STA vs ASA Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Isaac Conway
Batters: Blake Nikitaras, Harry Manenti and Riley Kingsell
All-Rounders: Aidan Cahill, Angus McTaggart, Peter Francis, Tom O'Connell and Hayden Schiller
Bowlers: Jerrssis Wadia and Tim Oakley
Captain: Aidan Cahill
Vice-Captain: Blake Nikitaras
STA vs ASA (Sydney Thunder Academy vs Adelaide Strikers Academy), Match 18 Preview
Sydney Thunder Academy have played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Adelaide Strikers Academy have also played 6 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
Melbourne T10 Invitational, 2025 Points Table
The points table of Melbourne T10 Invitational, 2025 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Adelaide Strikers Academy beat Sydney Thunder Academy by 34 runs. Connor O'Riordan scored the highest fantasy points for Sydney Thunder Academy with 76 match fantasy points while Harry Manenti topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Adelaide Strikers Academy with 102 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Sydney Thunder Academy vs Melbourne Stars Academy Last Match Scorecard) played by Sydney Thunder Academy against Melbourne Stars Academy, Sydney Thunder Academy beat Melbourne Stars Academy by 14 runs. The top fantasy player for Sydney Thunder Academy was Charlie Anderson who scored 80 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Melbourne Stars Academy, Adelaide Strikers Academy beat Melbourne Stars Academy by 26 runs. The top fantasy player for Adelaide Strikers Academy was Harry Manenti who scored 111 fantasy points.