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STA vs THU Match Preview
In Match 7 of the Big Bash League T20, the Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder will square off. The former had a poor showing in their first match. They let up 213 runs and were bowled out for 61 runs while pursuing, losing the game by 152 runs.
Sydney Thunder, on the other side, got off to a winning start. They won by seven wickets after chasing down a 141-run goal. They will look to maintain their winning streak in this encounter.
STA vs THU Match Details
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, Match 7
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Date & Time: December 10 at 1:45 PM IST
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV
Pitch Report
The Manuka Oval has been fantastic for batsmen, especially in the second innings. Pacers have a habit of getting early purchases from this surface. As a result, the captain who wins the coin toss must choose to field first. Anything under 160 will be difficult to defend on this pitch.
Weather Report
The weather is clear. There is no possibility of rain interrupting the match.
Injury Updates
(No injury updates as of now.)
STA vs THU Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Stars
Joe Clarke, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Andre Russell, Hilton Cartwright, Samuel Elliot, Brody Couch, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Nathan Coulter Nile
Sydney Thunder
Alex Hales, Sam Whiteman, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Chris Green (c), Nathan McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha
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STA vs THU Player Stats
Melbourne Stars Team Player Stats
(Batting)
| Player | MAT | INNS | RUNS | AVG | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Nevill | 1 | 1 | 18 | 18.00 | 128.57 |
| Hilton Cartwright | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10.00 | 111.11 |
| Brody Couch | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8.00 | 80.00 |
| Syed Faridoun | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 120.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.00 | 44.44 |
(Bowling)
| Player | MAT | OVR | RUNS | WK | AVG | ECN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brody Couch | 1 | 3.0 | 36 | 2 | 18.00 | 12.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 2.0 | 17 | 1 | 17.00 | 8.50 |
| Sam Rainbird | 1 | 4.0 | 59 | 1 | 59.00 | 14.75 |
Sydney Thunder Team Player Stats
(Batting)
| Player | MAT | INNS | RUNS | AVG | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ross | 1 | 1 | 61 | 61 | 132.61 |
| Sam Billings | 1 | 1 | 45 | 45 | 125.00 |
| Matthew Gilkes | 1 | 1 | 20 | 20.00 | 200.00 |
| Sam Whiteman | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11.00 | 122.22 |
(Bowling)
| Player | MAT | OVR | RUNS | WK | AVG | ECN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 1 | 4.0 | 22 | 3 | 7.33 | 5.50 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 1 | 4.0 | 17 | 2 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 1 | 4.0 | 33 | 2 | 16.50 | 8.25 |
| Tanveer Sangha | 1 | 3.0 | 22 | 1 | 22.00 | 7.3 |
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STA vs THU Must Picks
Alex Hales was out for a duck in the last game, but he is a crucial player for the Sydney Thunder and is anticipated to rebound better.
Joe Clarke’s contributions to the side’s top order will be critical. He will be crucial in giving the team with consistent starts.
Glenn Maxwell has the ability to shift the course of the game with both the bat and the ball. Though he did not play his best in the last game, he will be eager to bring his “A” game to the fore.
Hilton Cartwright is the team’s other key player. He will be responsible for chipping in key runs in the bottom middle order and may also contribute to team breakouts.
Adam Zampa is a key spinner for the Melbourne Stars. His efforts will be critical for the team as they prepare for this game.
In the previous game, Broudy Couch had two wickets. He’ll try to keep his strong form going.
In the previous game, Sam Billings batted undefeated for 44 runs. He’ll want to keep up his strong form throughout the event.
STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction Team for SL
STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction Team for GL
Who will win today’s match?
According to our statistics and records, STA are expected to win this match.
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