Sydney Thunder Academy (STA) will be taking on Melbourne Stars Academy (MSA) in the 14th game of the Melbourne T10 Invitational, 2025 at the Junction Oval, Melbourne on 13th April 2025 at 08:30 AM IST.
STA vs MSA (Sydney Thunder Academy vs Melbourne Stars Academy), Match 14 - Match Information
Match: Sydney Thunder Academy vs Melbourne Stars Academy, Match 14
Date: 13th April 2025
Time: 08:30 AM IST
Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne
STA vs MSA, 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 11 matches is 97 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 73% of its matches.
Weather Report for Junction Oval, Melbourne
Temperature will hover around 30.73 °C and humidity is expected to be around 32%. 5.44 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 100% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
STA vs MSA, Head to Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Melbourne Stars Academy beat Sydney Thunder Academy. Batter of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
STA vs MSA 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 | 4 | 179 | 59.7 | 0 | - | 24, 71, 19, 65 | - |
| Sam Harper | 3 | 127 | 63.5 | 0 | - | 76, 17, 34 | - |
| Thomas Rogers | 3 | 144 | 48 | 0 | - | 53, 64, 27 | - |
- Blake Nikitaras
Blake Nikitaras is a Batter and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 179 runs averaging 59.7 per match.
- Samuel Bryan Harper
Sam Harper is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sam Harper is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 127 runs at an average of 63.5 per match.
- Thomas Fraser Rogers
Thomas Rogers is a Batter and has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 3 matches Thomas Rogers has scored 144 runs at an average of 48 per match.
STA vs MSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Warren | 5 | 0 | - | 8 | 10 | - | 1, 4, 1, 0, 2 |
| Connor O'Riordan | 4 | 0 | - | 3 | 19 | - | 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| Toby Gray | 3 | 4 | - | 2 | 24 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
- Douglas Warren
Doug Warren is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 5 matches Doug Warren has taken 1, 4, 1, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 10. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 5 matches Doug Warren played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Connor O'Riordan
Connor O'Riordan is a Bowler and has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 4 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 19. Connor O'Riordan has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 2, 1 wickets.
- Toby William Gray
Toby Gray is a Bowler and has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 5.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls leg break and in the last 3 matches Toby Gray has taken 2 wickets at an average of 24. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Toby Gray played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 wickets.
STA vs MSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Francis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15.3 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Christian Howe | 3 | 18 | - | 1 | 36 | 6, 0, 0, 12 | 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Riley Ayre | 3 | 22 | 22 | 0 | - | 4, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Peter Francis
Peter Francis is an All Rounder and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 runs averaging 1 per match. Peter Francis can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 15.3 per match. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
- Christian Howe
Christian Howe is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Christian Howe has an average of 16 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a Left Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 18 runs at an average of null per match. Christian Howe also bowls decently, bowling left-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 36 wickets per match. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Riley R Ayre
Riley Ayre is an All Rounder and has an average of 22 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Riley Ayre is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 4, 0, 18, 0, 0 runs at an average of 22 per match.
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STA vs MSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Kellaway | 3 | 66 | 22 | 1 | 30 | 6, 0, 2, 0, 58 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Max Birthisel | 4 | 0 | - | 6 | 13.5 | - | 0, 2, 4, 0 |
| Blake Nikitaras | 4 | 179 | 59.7 | 0 | - | 24, 71, 19, 65 | - |
| Blake Macdonald | 5 | 66 | 16.5 | 0 | - | 2, 0, 45, 19, 0 | - |
| Toby Gray | 3 | 4 | - | 2 | 24 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
| Riley Ayre | 3 | 22 | 22 | 0 | - | 4, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
The Top Point Getters for Sydney Thunder Academy are Blake Nikitaras with 112 match fantasy points. Toby Gray with 29 match fantasy points and Riley Ayre with 25 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Melbourne Stars Academy are Campbell Kellaway with 123 match fantasy points. Max Birthisel with 116 match fantasy points and Blake Macdonald with 68 match fantasy points.
STA vs MSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper | 3 | 127 | 63.5 | 0 | - | 76, 17, 34 | - |
| Blake Nikitaras | 4 | 179 | 59.7 | 0 | - | 24, 71, 19, 65 | - |
| Peter Francis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15.3 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Doug Warren | 5 | 0 | - | 8 | 10 | - | 1, 4, 1, 0, 2 |
| Thomas Rogers | 3 | 144 | 48 | 0 | - | 53, 64, 27 | - |
- Samuel Bryan Harper
Sam Harper is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches Sam Harper has scored 127 runs averaging 63.5 per match.
- Blake Nikitaras
Blake Nikitaras is a Batter and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 179 runs averaging 59.7 per match.
- Peter Francis
Peter Francis is an All Rounder and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Peter Francis is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 1 runs at an average of 1 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 15.3 per match. Peter Francis has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Douglas Warren
Doug Warren is a Bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Doug Warren has taken 1, 4, 1, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 10. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 5 matches Doug Warren played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Thomas Fraser Rogers
Thomas Rogers is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Thomas Rogers has scored 144 runs averaging 48 per match.
STA vs MSA Squad Information
Melbourne Stars Academy (MSA) Squad: Sam Harper, Jonathan Merlo, Sam Elliott, Campbell Kellaway, Liam Blackford, Thomas Rogers, Reiley Mark, Austin Anlezark, Harry Hoekstra, Christian Howe and Jack Czosnek
Sydney Thunder Academy (STA) Squad: Riley Ayre, Yuvraj Sharma, Blake Nikitaras, Toby Gray, Peter Francis, Charlie Anderson, Ryan Hicks, Connor O'Riordan, Riley Kingsell, Angus McTaggart and Bailey Abela
STA vs MSA Possible Playing XI
Melbourne Stars Academy (MSA) Possible Playing XI: Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Doug Warren, Max Birthisel, Sam Elliott, Austin Anlezark, Christian Howe, Jonathan Merlo and Reiley Mark
Sydney Thunder Academy (STA) Possible Playing XI: Blake Nikitaras, Ryan Hicks, Riley Kingsell, Bailey Abela, Yuvraj Sharma, Connor O'Riordan, Toby Gray, Charlie Anderson, Angus McTaggart, Peter Francis and Riley Ayre
STA vs MSA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Sam Harper and Ryan Hicks
Batters: Blake Nikitaras, Thomas Rogers and Campbell Kellaway
All-Rounders: Peter Francis, Christian Howe, Riley Ayre, Angus McTaggart and Jonathan Merlo
Bowler: Connor O'Riordan
Captain: Peter Francis
Vice-Captain: Blake Nikitaras
STA vs MSA (Sydney Thunder Academy vs Melbourne Stars Academy), Match 14 Preview
Sydney Thunder Academy have played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Melbourne Stars Academy have also played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
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 Melbourne Stars Academy beat Sydney Thunder Academy by 9 wickets. Blake Nikitaras scored the highest fantasy points for Sydney Thunder Academy with 112 match fantasy points while Campbell Kellaway topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Melbourne Stars Academy with 123 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Sydney Thunder Academy Last Match Scorecard) played by Sydney Thunder Academy against Melbourne Renegades Academy, Melbourne Renegades Academy beat Sydney Thunder Academy by 20 runs. The top fantasy player for Sydney Thunder Academy was Charlie Anderson who scored 66 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Melbourne Renegades Academy, Melbourne Renegades Academy beat Melbourne Stars Academy by 4 runs. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Stars Academy was Thomas Rogers who scored 91 fantasy points.