Sydney Thunder Academy (STA) will lock horns with Sydney Sixers Academy (SSA) in the 18th game of the Melbourne T10 Invitational, 2025 at the Junction Oval, Melbourne on 14th April 2025 at 11:00 AM IST.
STA vs SSA (Sydney Thunder Academy vs Sydney Sixers Academy), Match 17 - Match Information
Match: Sydney Thunder Academy vs Sydney Sixers Academy, Match 17
Date: 14th April 2025
Time: 11:00 AM IST
Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne
STA vs SSA, 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 13 matches is 98 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 69% of its matches. Fantasy gully experts predict that the team winning the toss will bat first here.
Weather Report for Junction Oval, Melbourne
Temperature will hover around 22.04 °C and humidity is expected to be around 67%. Winds at a speed of 4.58 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 75% 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, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
STA vs SSA, Head to Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Sydney Thunder Academy won the match. Sydney Thunder Academy All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Sydney Sixers Academy.
STA vs SSA 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 | - |
| Lachlan Shaw | 4 | 91 | 30.3 | 0 | - | 12, 29, 19, 31 | - |
| Ryan Hicks | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | - | 37, 10, 4, 3 | - |
- Blake Nikitaras
Blake Nikitaras is a Batter and has an average of 71 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 batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 179 runs at an average of 59.7 per match.
- Lachlan Shaw
Lachlan Shaw is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Lachlan Shaw has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 91 runs averaging 30.3 per match.
- Ryan Richard Hicks
Ryan Hicks is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Ryan Hicks is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches he has scored 54 runs at an average of 13.5 per match.
STA vs SSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Davies | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 1 | 25 | 0, 3, 9, 25, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jake Scott | 3 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 14.7 | 1, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Toby Gray | 3 | 4 | - | 2 | 24 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
- Joel Davies
Joel Davies is a Bowler and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 3 matches Joel Davies has taken 1 wickets at an average of 25. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Joel Davies played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Jake Scott
Jake Scott is a Bowler and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 14.7. Jake Scott has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 wickets.
- Toby William Gray
Toby Gray is a Bowler and has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Toby Gray is a leg break Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 24. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Toby Gray played here and has taken 2 wickets.
STA vs SSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McTaggart | 3 | 19 | 9.5 | 4 | 13.3 | 19, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 1, 0, 0 |
| Peter Francis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15.3 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| John James | 3 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 12.7 | 1, 0, 0, 10, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
- Angus McTaggart
Angus McTaggart is an All Rounder and has an average of 60 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 Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 19 runs averaging 9.5 per match. Angus McTaggart also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 3, 1, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 13.3 wickets per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Angus McTaggart played here and has taken 0, 3, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Peter Francis
Peter Francis is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches Peter Francis has scored 1 runs at an average of 1 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets, averaging at 15.3 wickets per match. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Peter Francis played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
- John James
John James is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recent 3 matches John James has taken 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 12.7. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches John James played here and has taken 0, 0, 2, 1, 0 wickets.
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STA vs SSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McTaggart | 3 | 19 | 9.5 | 4 | 13.3 | 19, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 1, 0, 0 |
| Ryan Hicks | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | - | 37, 10, 4, 3 | - |
| John James | 3 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 12.7 | 1, 0, 0, 10, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Jake Scott | 3 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 14.7 | 1, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Blake Nikitaras | 4 | 179 | 59.7 | 0 | - | 24, 71, 19, 65 | - |
| Lachlan Shaw | 4 | 91 | 30.3 | 0 | - | 12, 29, 19, 31 | - |
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 Sydney Sixers Academy are John James with 66 match fantasy points. Jake Scott with 58 match fantasy points and Lachlan Shaw with 45 match fantasy points.
STA vs SSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Davies | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 1 | 25 | 0, 3, 9, 25, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Blake Nikitaras | 4 | 179 | 59.7 | 0 | - | 24, 71, 19, 65 | - |
| Angus McTaggart | 3 | 19 | 9.5 | 4 | 13.3 | 19, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 1, 0, 0 |
| Jake Scott | 3 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 14.7 | 1, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Lachlan Shaw | 4 | 91 | 30.3 | 0 | - | 12, 29, 19, 31 | - |
- Joel Davies
Joel Davies is a Bowler and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 1 wickets at an average of 25. Joel Davies has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Blake Nikitaras
Blake Nikitaras can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Blake Nikitaras has an average of 71 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 last 4 matches this player has scored 24, 71, 19, 65 runs at an average of 59.7 per match.
- Angus McTaggart
Angus McTaggart is an All Rounder and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Angus McTaggart is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 19 runs averaging 9.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 4 wickets, averaging at 13.3 wickets per match. Angus McTaggart has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Jake Scott
Jake Scott is a Bowler and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Jake Scott bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 14.7. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Jake Scott has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 wickets.
- Lachlan Shaw
Lachlan Shaw is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 4 matches Lachlan Shaw has scored 12, 29, 19, 31 runs averaging 30.3 per match.
STA vs SSA Squad Information
Sydney Thunder Academy (STA) Squad: Riley Ayre, Yuvraj Sharma, Liam Doddrell, Blake Nikitaras, Toby Gray, Peter Francis, Charlie Anderson, Ryan Hicks, Connor O'Riordan, Riley Kingsell and Angus McTaggart
Sydney Sixers Academy (SSA) Squad: Austin Waugh, Lachlan Shaw, Joel Davies, Harjas Singh, Ollie Patterson, Addison Sheriff, Connor Cook, Ryan Gupta, Tristan Kennedy, Jake Scott and Brock Fitton
STA vs SSA Possible Playing XI
Sydney Thunder Academy (STA) Possible Playing XI: Blake Nikitaras, Ryan Hicks, Bailey Abela, Yuvraj Sharma, Connor O'Riordan, Toby Gray, Charlie Anderson, Liam Doddrell, Angus McTaggart, Peter Francis and Riley Ayre
Sydney Sixers Academy (SSA) Possible Playing XI: Lachlan Shaw, Tristan Kennedy, Harjas Singh, Brock Fitton, Joel Davies, Jake Scott, Ollie Patterson, Ryan Gupta, Connor Cook, Austin Waugh and John James
STA vs SSA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Lachlan Shaw
Batters: Blake Nikitaras and Tristan Kennedy
All-Rounders: Jake Scott, Angus McTaggart, Joel Davies, Peter Francis, Austin Waugh and Addison Sheriff
Bowlers: Ollie Patterson and Toby Gray
Captain: Blake Nikitaras
Vice-Captain: Angus McTaggart
STA vs SSA (Sydney Thunder Academy vs Sydney Sixers Academy), Match 17 Preview
Sydney Thunder Academy have played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Sydney Sixers Academy have also played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth 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 Sydney Thunder Academy beat Sydney Sixers Academy by 20 runs. Angus McTaggart scored the highest fantasy points for Sydney Thunder Academy with 127 match fantasy points while John James topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sydney Sixers Academy with 66 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, Melbourne Stars Academy beat Sydney Sixers Academy by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Sydney Sixers Academy was Connor Cook who scored 109 fantasy points.