Match 14 of the "Big Bash League, 2024/25 " will be played between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder (STA vs THU) at the Manuka Oval, Canberra on 28th December 2024 at 01:45 PM IST.
STA vs THU (Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder), Match 14 - Match Information
Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, Match 14
Date: 28th December 2024
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
STA vs THU, Manuka Oval, Canberra Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Manuka Oval, Canberra is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 156 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.
Weather Report for Manuka Oval, Canberra
Temperature will hover around 20.98 °C and humidity is expected to be around 19%. 4.41 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
STA vs THU, Head to Head
In the 20 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | 5 | 127 | 31.8 | 0 | - | 68, 0, 7, 22, 30 | - |
| Hilton Cartwright | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 0 | - | 15, 4, 15, 18, 52 | - |
| Cameron Bancroft | 5 | 211 | 52.8 | 0 | - | 70, 6, 53, 39, 43 | - |
- Ben Matthew Duckett
Ben Duckett is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Ben Duckett has scored 127 runs at an average of 31.8 per match.
- Hilton William Raymond Cartwright
Hilton Cartwright is a Batter and has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 15, 4, 15, 18, 52 runs averaging 20.8 per match. Hilton Cartwright has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets.
- Cameron Timothy Bancroft
Cameron Bancroft is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Cameron Bancroft is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches he has scored 70, 6, 53, 39, 43 runs averaging 52.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockie Ferguson | 3 | 1 | - | 8 | 7.9 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 0, 0, 3 |
| Tanveer Sangha | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 2 |
| Doug Warren | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 63 | 3, 0, 0, 3 | 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Lachlan Hammond Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Lockie Ferguson bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 2, 3, 0, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 7.9.
- Tanveer Sangha
Tanveer Sangha is a Bowler and has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls leg break and in the last 4 matches Tanveer Sangha has taken 0, 2, 0, 1, 2 wickets at an average of 20.6. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 2, 2, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches Tanveer Sangha played here and has taken 2, 0, 1, 3, 0 wickets.
- Douglas Warren
Doug Warren is a Bowler and has an average of 21 match fantasy points in the last 1 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 1 wickets at an average of 63.
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 | 4 | 54 | 18 | 0 | - | 3, 28, 0, 19, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 29 | 14.5 | 4 | 25.3 | 0, 0, 8, 0, 21 | 0, 3, 0, 1, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 1 | 43 | 32, 0, 0, 15, 21 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is an All Rounder and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Beau Webster is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 4 matches he has scored 54 runs averaging 18 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 4, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Beau Webster has a good record at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Christopher James Green
Chris Green is an All Rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Chris Green has scored 29 runs at an average of 14.5 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 3, 0, 1, 0 wickets, averaging at 25.3 wickets per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Chris Green has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 3, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is an All Rounder and has an average of 71 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 top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches Glenn Maxwell has scored 68 runs at an average of 22.7 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 43 wickets per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Glenn Maxwell has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
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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 | 211 | 52.8 | 0 | - | 70, 6, 53, 39, 43 | - |
| Adam Milne | 3 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 29 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 2 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Peter Siddle | 3 | 12 | - | 3 | 23.7 | 0, 0, 12, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
| Sam Harper | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 0 | - | 12, 48, 46, 1, 0 | - |
| Oliver Davies | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 0 | - | 47, 23, 4, 0, 15 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 3 | 1 | - | 8 | 7.9 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 0, 0, 3 |
The Top Point Getters for Melbourne Stars are Adam Milne with 73 match fantasy points. Peter Siddle with 72 match fantasy points and Sam Harper with 71 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Sydney Thunder are Cameron Bancroft with 103 match fantasy points. Oliver Davies with 64 match fantasy points and Lockie Ferguson with 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Webster | 4 | 54 | 18 | 0 | - | 3, 28, 0, 19, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 3 | 1 | - | 8 | 7.9 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 0, 0, 3 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 29 | 14.5 | 4 | 25.3 | 0, 0, 8, 0, 21 | 0, 3, 0, 1, 0 |
| Ben Duckett | 5 | 127 | 31.8 | 0 | - | 68, 0, 7, 22, 30 | - |
| Hilton Cartwright | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 0 | - | 15, 4, 15, 18, 52 | - |
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is an All Rounder and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 4 matches Beau Webster has scored 54 runs at an average of 18 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 4, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches Beau Webster played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Lachlan Hammond Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson is a Bowler and has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 7.9.
- Christopher James Green
Chris Green can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Chris Green has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 0, 0, 8, 0, 21 runs at an average of 14.5 per match. Chris Green is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 4 wickets, averaging at 25.3 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Chris Green played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Ben Matthew Duckett
Ben Duckett is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 68, 0, 7, 22, 30 runs averaging 31.8 per match.
- Hilton William Raymond Cartwright
Hilton Cartwright is a Batter and has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Hilton Cartwright is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 15, 4, 15, 18, 52 runs averaging 20.8 per match. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 5 matches Hilton Cartwright played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets.
STA vs THU Squad Information
Melbourne Stars (STA) Squad: Peter Siddle, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Adam Milne, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Ben Duckett, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Tom Curran, Sam Harper, Jonathan Merlo, Brody Couch, Campbell Kellaway, Thomas Rogers, Hamish McKenzie, Blake Macdonald, Austin Anlezark and Doug Warren
Sydney Thunder (THU) Squad: David Warner, Nic Maddinson, Sam Billings, Cameron Bancroft, Lockie Ferguson, Tom Andrews, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Wes Agar, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Ryan Hadley, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Oliver Davies, Tanveer Sangha and Blake Nikitaras
STA vs THU Possible Playing XI
Melbourne Stars (STA) Possible Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Hilton Cartwright, Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper, Peter Siddle, Adam Milne, Doug Warren, Glenn Maxwell, Tom Curran, Beau Webster and Marcus Stoinis
Sydney Thunder (THU) Possible Playing XI: Cameron Bancroft, Sam Konstas, Sam Billings, David Warner, Oliver Davies, Sherfane Rutherford, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green and Daniel Sams
STA vs THU Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Matthew Gilkes
Batters: Ben Duckett, Hilton Cartwright, David Warner and Sherfane Rutherford
All-Rounders: Beau Webster, Chris Green and Tom Curran
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Nathan McAndrew and Liam Hatcher
Captain: Sherfane Rutherford
Vice-Captain: David Warner
STA vs THU (Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder), Match 14 Preview
Melbourne Stars have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table, while Sydney Thunder have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
Big Bash League, 2024/25 Points Table
The points table of Big Bash League, 2024/25 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 12 of the Big Bash League, 2023/24 where Beau Webster scored the highest fantasy points for Melbourne Stars with 195 match fantasy points while Daniel Sams topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sydney Thunder with 157 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Last Match Scorecard) played by Melbourne Stars against Sydney Sixers, Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Stars by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Stars was Ben Duckett who scored 116 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Sydney Sixers, Sydney Sixers beat Sydney Thunder by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for Sydney Thunder was Cameron Bancroft who scored 103 fantasy points.