The BBL 2024’s fourteenth match will be a highly anticipated showdown between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on December 28th at 1:45 PM IST, where the stakes will be high.
Get the best STA vs THU Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 14th match of the BBL 2024. Expert analysis and more.
STA vs THU Match Preview:
Melbourne Stars is currently struggling, having lost all four of their matches to date, which places them at the bottom of the points table.
In contrast, Sydney Thunder has shown promise, securing one win from their two matches and occupying sixth place on the table. Their performance indicates potential for further growth.
As the season unfolds, Melbourne Stars faces an uphill battle to turn their fortunes around, while Sydney Thunder aims to capitalize on their momentum and climb higher in the rankings.
STA vs THU Head-to-Head Record:
Teams |
Matches Won |
Melbourne Stars |
10 |
Sydney Thunders |
10 |
STA vs THU Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature |
12°C |
Weather Forecast |
Overcast |
Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
Best Suited To |
Pace and spin |
Average 1st innings score |
147 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records |
Good |
Winning % |
62% |
STA vs THU Playing 11s (Predicted):
Melbourne Stars Playing 11: Ben Duckett, Thomas Rogers, Marcus Stoinis©, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Sam Harper(wk), Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Doug Warren, Peter Siddle
Sydney Thunders Playing 11: David Warner©, Mathew Gilkes, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings(wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha
Hot Picks for STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Marcus Stoinis – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer from Melbourne Stars. He mashed 20 runs in the last game. |
Ben Duckett – He is a left-handed batsman from Melbourne Stars who opens the innings for them. He hammered 68 runs in the last match. |
Top Picks:
Glenn Maxwell – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Melbourne Stars. He smashed 32 runs in the last game. |
Chris Green – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Sydney Thunder. |
Budget Picks:
Tanveer Sangha – He is a right-arm leg-break bowler from Sydney Thunder who can be handy in the middle overs. |
Oliver Davies – He is a right-handed batsman from Sydney Thunder who handles the middle order for them. |
STA vs THU Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain |
Marcus Stoinis & Ben Duckett |
Vice-Captain |
Chris Green & Glenn Maxwell |
STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Cameron Bancroft, Sam Harper
- Batsmen – David Warner, Ben Duckett, Ollie Davies
- All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Daniel Sams, Tom Curran, Chris Green (vc)
- Bowlers – Lockie Ferguson
STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Cameron Bancroft
- Batsmen – David Warner, Ben Duckett (c), Ollie Davies
- All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell (vc), Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Tom Curran, Chris Green
- Bowlers – Lockie Ferguson, , Tanvir Sangha
STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction Today Match 14 BBL 2024 Players to Avoid:
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Nic Maddinson |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
Tom Fraser Rogers |
6.5 credits |
19 points |
STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction Today Match 14 BBL 2024 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice |
Marcus Stoinis |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Ben Duckett |
Punt Picks |
Tanvir Sangha and Sam Harper |
Dream11 Combination |
2-3-5-1 |