STA vs THU Dream11 Match Prediction | Big Bash League – Challenger | Team News

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Match Preview: 

STA vs THU Dream11 Match Prediction: Australian domestic T20 extravaganza is reaching towards its conclusion as the challenger – the game to determine the 2nd finalist in the Big Bash League 2019-20 will be played on Thursday. Melbourne Stars will host the challenger against Sydney Thunder in their quest to earn the bragging rights to compete in the final. Melbourne Stars entered the playoffs by topping the table with 10 wins under their belt. At the same time, Sydney Thunder just managed to sneak into the playoffs with 6 wins. However, The stars lost the opportunity to qualify for the final directly as they lost the qualifier against Sydney Sixers. The Thunder, on the other hand, first defeated Hobart Hurricanes in the Eliminator and then Adelaide Strikers in the knockout to earn the opportunity to get one step closer to the BBL trophy.

Match Details:

Big Bash League 2019-20 – Challenger
Date: Thursday, 5th February 2020
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Time: 2:10 PM IST

Head to Head (Last 5 games)-

Sydney Thunder: 2
Melbourne Stars: 3

Venue Stats (Domestic T20s):

STA vs THU Dream11 – Melbourne Stars Team News:

Injury Update: No injury updates.

Team Combination:

• The Stars have announced an unchanged 13-member squad for this game.
• They are expected to field the same playing 11 despite a heart-wrenching loss against Sydney Sixers.

STA Playing 11 (Expected):

Nic Maddinson, Glenn Maxwell (C), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Peter Handscomb, Adam Zampa, Daniel Worrall, Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin, Seb Gotch (WK), Clint Hinchliffe, and Haris Rauf.

STA vs THU Dream11 – Sydney Thunder Team News:

Injury Update: No injury update.

Team Combination:

• Sydney Thunder have announced the 13-member squad with one change.
• Matthew Gilkes has been included in the squad in place of Liam Bowe.
• Matthew Gilkes is also expected t5o replace Jay Lenton in the playing 11.

THU Playing 11 (Expected):

Callum Ferguson (C), Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Chris Morris, Chris Tremain, Alex Ross, Jay Lenton (WK), Arjun Nair, Brendan Doggett, Daniel Sams, and Jonathan Cook.

STA vs THU Dream11 Squads:

Melbourne Stars Squad-

Nic Maddinson, Glenn Maxwell (C), Daniel Worrall, Ben Dunk, Dilbar Hussain, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Peter Handscomb, Adam Zampa, Nick Larkin, Seb Gotch, Clint Hinchliffe, and Haris Rauf.

Sydney Thunder Squad-

Callum Ferguson (C), Chris Tremain, Alex Ross, Jay Lenton, Arjun Nair, Brendan Doggett, Daniel Sams, Jonathan Cook, Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Chris Morris, Nathan McAndrew, and Matthew Gikes.

THU vs STA Dream11 Tips and Predictions-

Fantasy Picks Sydney Thunder:

• Alex Hales – 568 runs in 16 games – 147.91 strike rate
• Callum Ferguson – 369 runs in 16 games – 30.75 average
• Daniel Sams – 30 wickets in 16 games – 10.9 strike rate
• Chris Morris – 20 wickets in 14 games – 14.7 strike rate

Fantasy Picks Melbourne Stars:

• Marcus Stoinis – 612 runs in 15 games – 55.63 average
• Glenn Maxwell – 389 runs and 8 wickets in 15 matches
• Adam Zampa – 16 wickets in 10 games – 14.2 strike rate
• Haris Rauf – 17 wickets in 8 games – 10.8 strike rate

THU vs STA Dream11 Fantasy Team:

Who will win Today Match?

Melbourne Stars are expected to win this game.

STA vs THU Dream11 Today Match Prediction

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