Sydney Thunder (THU) will be playing against Melbourne Stars (STA) in the 42nd game of the Big Bash League, 2024/25 the match will be played at the ENGIE Stadium, Sydney on 22nd January 2025 at 02:00 PM IST.
THU vs STA (Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars), Knockout - Match Information
Match: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, Knockout
Date: 22nd January 2025
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: ENGIE Stadium, Sydney
THU vs STA, ENGIE Stadium, Sydney Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the ENGIE Stadium, Sydney is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 139 runs. The pitch at the ENGIE Stadium, Sydney is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for ENGIE Stadium, Sydney
Temperature is expected to be around 21.81 °C with 68% humidity. Winds at a speed of 4.53 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.
THU vs STA, Head to Head
In the 21 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
THU vs STA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | 5 | 281 | 93.7 | 0 | - | 8, 88, 50, 49, 86 | - |
| Ben Duckett | 5 | 175 | 35 | 0 | - | 21, 20, 67, 0, 67 | - |
| Sam Konstas | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 0 | - | 53, 4, 0, 56 | - |
- David Andrew Warner
David Warner 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 10. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 5 matches David Warner has scored 8, 88, 50, 49, 86 runs at an average of 93.7 per match.
- Ben Matthew Duckett
Ben Duckett is a very 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 9.2. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Ben Duckett has scored 21, 20, 67, 0, 67 runs at an average of 35 per match.
- Sam James Konstas
Sam Konstas is a Batter and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 53, 4, 0, 56 runs averaging 28.3 per match.
THU vs STA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Siddle | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 23.8 | 0, 6, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 2, 2 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| Tom Andrews | 3 | 50 | 50 | 3 | 20 | 37, 0, 0, 13, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 1 |
- Peter Matthew Siddle
Peter Siddle is a Bowler and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Peter Siddle bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 4 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 23.8. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 0, 2, 3 wickets in the recent matches. Peter Siddle has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Usama Mir
Usama Mir is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. Usama Mir bowls leg break and in the last 4 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 21.6. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Thomas David Andrews
Tom Andrews is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Tom Andrews has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 0, 1, 1, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 20. Tom Andrews can also give you some batting fantasy points and in the recently played matches has scored 50 runs at an average of 50 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Tom Andrews played here and has taken 0, 1, 1 wickets.
THU vs STA 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 | 114 | 38 | 1 | 61 | 51, 15, 0, 48, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 244 | 244 | 0 | - | 76, 0, 90, 58, 20 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 33 | 16.5 | 3 | 9.3 | 20, 0, 8, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is an All Rounder and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 114 runs averaging 38 per match. Beau Webster is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 61 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 0, 4, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is an All Rounder and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches Glenn Maxwell has scored 244 runs at an average of 244 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 4 matches Glenn Maxwell played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Christopher James Green
Chris Green is an All Rounder and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 20, 0, 8, 0, 0 runs at an average of 16.5 per match. Chris Green also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 9.3 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 1, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches Chris Green played here and has taken 4 wickets.
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THU vs STA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 244 | 244 | 0 | - | 76, 0, 90, 58, 20 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mark Steketee | 4 | 1 | - | 13 | 6.7 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 4, 0, 5, 3, 1 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 54 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 32, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
| David Warner | 5 | 281 | 93.7 | 0 | - | 8, 88, 50, 49, 86 | - |
| Sam Konstas | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 0 | - | 53, 4, 0, 56 | - |
| Hugh Weibgen | 5 | 69 | 23 | 0 | - | 6, 11, 9, 4, 39 | - |
The Top Point Getters for Sydney Thunder are David Warner with 35 match fantasy points. Sam Konstas with 13 match fantasy points and Hugh Weibgen with 5 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Melbourne Stars are Glenn Maxwell with 139 match fantasy points. Mark Steketee with 130 match fantasy points and Marcus Stoinis with 83 match fantasy points.
THU vs STA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | 5 | 281 | 93.7 | 0 | - | 8, 88, 50, 49, 86 | - |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 114 | 38 | 1 | 61 | 51, 15, 0, 48, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 244 | 244 | 0 | - | 76, 0, 90, 58, 20 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 33 | 16.5 | 3 | 9.3 | 20, 0, 8, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ben Duckett | 5 | 175 | 35 | 0 | - | 21, 20, 67, 0, 67 | - |
- David Andrew Warner
David Warner is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches David Warner has scored 281 runs at an average of 93.7 per match.
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is an All Rounder and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 114 runs at an average of 38 per match. Beau Webster is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 61 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 0, 0, 4, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. Glenn Maxwell is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 4 matches he has scored 244 runs at an average of 244 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Glenn Maxwell has a good record at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Christopher James Green
Chris Green is an All Rounder and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Chris Green has scored 33 runs averaging 16.5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 9.3 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 1, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Chris Green has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Ben Matthew Duckett
Ben Duckett is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Ben Duckett is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 21, 20, 67, 0, 67 runs at an average of 35 per match.
THU vs STA Squad Information
Melbourne Stars (STA) Squad: Peter Siddle, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Peter Handscomb, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Tom Curran, Sam Harper, Jonathan Merlo, Campbell Kellaway, Thomas Rogers and Doug Warren
Sydney Thunder (THU) Squad: David Warner, Sam Billings, Tom Andrews, Chris Green, George Garton, Nathan McAndrew, Wes Agar, Matthew Gilkes, Oliver Davies, Tanveer Sangha, Mohammad Hasnain, Blake Nikitaras, Toby Gray and Hugh Weibgen
THU vs STA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Sam Billings and Sam Harper
Batters: David Warner and Hugh Weibgen
All-Rounders: Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell, Chris Green, Tom Curran, Marcus Stoinis and George Garton
Bowler: Usama Mir
Captain: David Warner
Vice-Captain: Chris Green
THU vs STA (Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars), Knockout Preview
Sydney Thunder have played 9 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Melbourne Stars have played 10 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth 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.
In their previous encounter in this series Sam Billings was the Man of the Match and Sam Billings scored the highest fantasy points for Sydney Thunder with 139 match fantasy points while Beau Webster topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Melbourne Stars with 120 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Last Match Scorecard) played by Sydney Thunder against Sydney Sixers, Match Abandoned. The top fantasy player for Sydney Thunder was David Warner who scored 35 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Stars beat Hobart Hurricanes by 40 runs. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Stars was Glenn Maxwell who scored 139 fantasy points.