Match Details:
- Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder( MS vs ST ), 12th Match, Big Bash League, 2024-25
- Date and Time: December 28, 08:15 am GMT / 02:15 pm BST / 7:15 pm local time
- Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
MS vs ST Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Melbourne StarsWho will win the match? – Sydney ThunderMelbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Preview:
Melbourne Stars( MS ) is set to face Sydney Thunder( ST ) in their 14th match during the Big Bash League, 2024-25. This match is scheduled to take place at Manuka Oval on Saturday, December 28.
In their last Big Bash League meeting in 2023, the Sydney Thunder defeated the Melbourne Stars by 5 wickets. The Stars batted first and put up 172 runs before being bowled out. The Thunder successfully chased down the target to secure the win.
Melbourne Stars:
The Melbourne Stars faced a tough loss against the Sydney Sixers in their recent Big Bash League game in 2024. Batting first, the Stars managed 194 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, with Ben Duckett scoring 68 and Glenn Maxwell adding 32. Usama Mir and Tom Curran each took a wicket for the Sixers.
The Sixers had a strong reply, led by James Vince’s unbeaten 101 and Josh Philippe’s 42. They chased down the target comfortably in just 18.1 overs, finishing with 8 wickets in hand. Vince was named Player of the Match. On the bowling front, Jackson Bird claimed 3 wickets, and Todd Murphy picked up 2.
Sydney Thunder:
The Sydney Thunder fell to the Sydney Sixers in their recent Big Bash League match in 2024. Batting first, the Thunder put up 163 runs for the loss of 5 wickets, with Cameron Bancroft scoring an unbeaten 70 and Oliver Davies contributing 47. On the bowling side, Lockie Ferguson took 2 wickets, and Daniel Sams claimed 1.
The Sixers faced a challenging chase but managed to get over the line in the final over, securing a 5-wicket victory. Jordan Silk remained unbeaten on 36, while Josh Philippe added 35 runs. Ben Dwarshuis, who was named Player of the Match, impressed with 2 wickets and a quick 20* with the bat. Akeal Hosein also chipped in with 2 wickets for the Sixers.
MS vs ST Possible Playing XI:
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis (c), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Joe Clarke, Sam Harper (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Hamish McKenzie, Adam Milne, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle
Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha.
MS vs ST Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Captain: Ben Duckett
Vice-Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Cameron Bancroft, Sam Harper, David Warner, Oliver Davies, Marcus Stoinis, Chris Green, Peter Siddle, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha.
MS vs ST Recent 5 Match Performance:
Melbourne Stars: L, L, L, L, L
Sydney Thunder: L, L, A, W, L
MS vs ST Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | MS Won | ST Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 20 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
MS vs ST Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
Venue Information:
- Stadium: Manuka Oval
- City: Canberra
- Capacity: 16, 000
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Full Squad:
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis (c), Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Tom Curran, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Jonathan Merlo, Adam Milne, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Doug Warren, Beau Webster.
Sydney Thunder: Matthew Short (c), Fabian Allen, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, Lloyd Pope, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, D’Arcy Short, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald.
