STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction, BBL 2021-22, Match 7: Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Weather Updates and Pitch
Preview for STA vs THU Dream11 Contest
Melbourne Stars got off to a horrible start in the tournament, as they were at the receiving end of the worst defeat in Big Bash League history. Sydney Sixers inflicted all-round wrath upon their team, which propelled a sensational result for the defending champions. The Stars will now face the other side from Sydney, who got off to a winning start in their fixture. Daniel Sams, Alex Ross and Sam Billings starred for Thunder against Brisbane Heat, propelling them to a 7-wicket win.
Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Stars
Joe Clarke, Peter Nevill (wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Sam Rainbird, Samuel Elliott, Brody Couch, Adam Zampa, Syed Faridoun
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
Weather Update
It doesn’t feel like summer yet in Melbourne, with the temperatures remaining well under 20 degrees especially during game time. The weather conditions could remain cloudy, but rain intervention is not expected for this fixture.
Pitch Report
This will be the first game at the MCG this season, and the average scoring batting first is around 145. The fast bowlers will get some purchase off the track, and any score in excess of 150 batting first can be defendable.
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STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction
The Stars are in a bit of a crisis situation, but they do have some exceptional T20 talents like Glenn Maxwell and Alex Hales, who can bail them out of trouble. However, the suggestion would be to go with the form for fantasy managers and pick a majority of the players from Thunder.
STA vs THU Dream11 Captaincy Picks
Glenn Maxwell: The Australian star had a sensational outing in the middle-east, scoring plenty of runs for RCB in IPL and Australia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. He got off to a slow start here, but is an obvious pick for captaincy in small leagues.
Alex Ross: Despite getting a match-winning half-century in the last game, Alex Ross wasn’t picked by a lot of people in their fantasy teams as captain. He can be a golden pick for your mega league team if he gets going.
Daniel Sams: Sams was outstanding in the opening game for Thunder, registering figures of 3/22 in 4 overs. He will be immensely helpful to your fantasy team if you can make him the vice-captain.
STA vs THU Dream11 Budget Picks
Nick Larkin: The experienced Nick Larkin batted at number three for the side last game, and it is clear that he will feature heavily in this position. He costs 8.5 credits and is worth your investment.
Matthew Gilkes: He smashed a quickfire 20 in just 10 deliveries coming in at number three for Thunder last game, and the 22-year-old looks like a very promising prospect. He costs just 8 credit points.
Brody Couch: Despite conceding too many runs, Brody Couch finished his spell with a fantastic final spell last game, and picked up 2 crucial wickets. He costs 8.5 credits.
Mega League Team for STA vs THU Dream11 Contest
Small/Head to Head Team for STA vs THU Dream11 Contest
