THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Big Bash League 2020-21, Match 10: Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Weather Updates and Pitch Report
Preview for THU vs STA Dream11 Contest:
Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars are in for a return clash in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2021-22 on Sunday (December 12).
This will be Thunder’s home game at the Sydney Showground Stadium after having taken on the Stars at the MCG on Friday (December 10).
The Stars came out on top in a close-contested game in Melbourne by just 4 runs after successfully defending their score of 165/4.
Now, the Thunder have a fine opportunity to take sweet revenge.
Probable Playing XI
Sydney Thunder – Alex Hales, Sam Whiteman, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha
Melbourne Stars – Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Andre Russell, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch
Weather Update: Scattered showers; 21 degrees C; wind 21 km/h
Pitch Report: Expect a flat deck favouring the batting.
THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction
Can the Stars continue their winning run over Thunder in THU vs STA BBL encounter?
The Stars maybe approaching an away fixture but they will certainly be carrying a psychological edge for this one, having clinched victory over the Thunder in the two teams’ previous encounter of the season on Friday. In a super quick turnaround, it would be a challenge for the Thunder to get back on their opposition, even if they are set to play at their home base.
THU vs STA Dream11 Captaincy Picks
1. Glenn Maxwell (10 credits) – Maxwell remains a fruitful captaincy choice because of his explosive batting and allround capabilities. The Aussie maverick missed out in the last match, as he did in the recent T20 World Cup. But prior to that, he was in supreme touch, being the top scorer in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) line-up during the two-part IPL 2021.
2. Marcus Stoinis (9.5 credits) – Stoinis is another potentially rewarding captaincy choice, having played a memorable hand in Australia’s T20 World Cup semi-final win only last month. The experienced allrounder got run-out before he could get going against the Stars in the last match but hardly anyone can doubt his ability to destroy attacks on his day.
3. Alex Hales (10 credits) – Hales also missed out with the bat last match but the England opener has been terrific for the Thunder since last summer’s BBL. He made a whopping 543 runs last summer for Thunder at an average of 38.78 while maintaining a strike-rate of 161.60.
THU vs STA Dream11 Budget Picks
1. Nick Larkin (8.5 credits) – Larkin was majorly responsible for Stars managing to reach a competitive score and eventually winning the previous game against Thunder. His measured fifty (52* off 43) allowed Stars to reach the score of 165 despite being 41/3 at one stage.
2. Matthew Gikes (8 credits) – Gikes was the other half-centurion of the day. The Thunder middle-order player made 56 off 49 balls in the run-chase.
3. Qais Ahmed (8.5 credits) – the Afghanistan wristspinner bowled a miserly spell in his team’s successful defence against the Thunder. He picked up a wicket and conceded only 23 runs off his 3 overs.
Mega League Team for THU vs STA Dream11 Contest
Sam Billings (wk), M Gikes (wk), Alex Hales (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (vc), Ben Cutting, H Cartwright, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmed, T Sangha
Small/Head to Head Team for THU vs STA Dream11 Contest
Sam Billings (wk), M Gikes (wk), Alex Hales, Marcus Stoinis (vc), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Ben Cutting, H Cartwright, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmed, T Sangha