THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction, BBL 2021-22, Match 32: Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Weather Updates and Pitch Report
Preview for THU vs STR Dream11 Contest:
Sunday (January 2) will witness a return clash between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2021-22.
The game to be held at Sydney Showground Stadium will be Thunder’s latest home fixture where they’ll be hoping to stamp their authority.
Thunder are placed fourth in the points table with four wins from seven matches, including three defeats. The Strikers are positioned seventh in the eight-team standings after a solitary win and six defeats halfway through their campaign.
Probable Playing XI
Sydney Thunder – Matthew Gilkes, Oliver Davies, Jason Sangha, Sam Billings (wk), Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Arjun Nair, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Brendan Doggett, Saqib Mahmood
Adelaide Strikers – Jake Weatherald , Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Jonathan Wells, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), George Garton, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Peter Siddle (c), Fawad Ahmed
Weather Update: Predictions for thunderstorms; 26 degrees C; wind 34 km/h
Pitch Report: Expect a good batting surface that aids at least a moderately high-scoring fixture.
THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction
Can Strikers take sweet revenge for their loss to Thunder in the THU vs STR BBL game?
The Thunder are massive favourites for this game, keeping in mind the better form they have displayed in the competition. They stand comfortably in the top half of the points table and will be playing a home fixture against Strikers, who are currently struggling to get on the winning ways. Only three days back, Thunder comprehensively defeated the Strikers in Adelaide.
THU vs STR Dream11 Captaincy Picks
1. Rashid Khan (9.5 credits) – after a slow start, Rashid has picked up pace in the BBL 2021-22. If not amongst the wickets, the Afghan wristspinner has been economical for the Strikers. Rashid is Strikers’ top wicket-taker for the tournament with 10 wickets from seven matches at an economy rate of 6.92.
2. Sam Billings (9.5 credits) – Billings has been superb with the bat for the Thunder. The English wicketkeeper-batter has made 295 runs from his seven matches at an average of 42.33 with a strike-rate of 153.93. His tally includes two fine half-centuries.
3. Daniel Sams (9.5 credits) – Sams has been integral to Thunder’s success as an allround cricketer. The pacer has taken 11 wickets in his seven matches of the competition while scoring crucial lower-order runs at a strike-rate of 158.97.
THU vs STR Dream11 Budget Picks
1. Jason Sangha (8.5 credits) – Sangha has been one of the stand-out batters for the Thunder, with 233 runs from his four games at a strike-rate of 146.54. Sangha batted superbly for his match-winning, unbeaten 91 in the last game against the Strikers.
2. Jonathan Wells (8.5 credits) – Wells is Strikers’ top run-getter in the competition. Playing for a struggling unit, he has piled on 201 runs from his seven games with an impressive strike-rate of 138.62. He produced a quickfire 46 off 26 balls in the game against the Thunder.
3. Chris Green (8.5 credits) – Thunder skipper Green bowled a miserly spell of 0/20 off 4 overs in the win over Strikers. The off-spinner has taken 4 wickets in the BBL so far while carrying an economy rate of 7.04.
Mega League Team for THU vs STR Dream11 Contest
Sam Billings (vc & wk), Jonathan Wells, Matt Renshaw, Jason Sangha, Ben Cutting, Daniel Sams (c), Daniel Worrall, Chris Green, S Mahmood, Rashid Khan, T Sangha
Small/Head to Head Team for THU vs STR Dream11 Contest
Sam Billings (vc & wk), Jonathan Wells, Matt Renshaw, Jason Sangha, Ben Cutting, Daniel Sams, Daniel Worrall, Chris Green, S Mahmood, Rashid Khan (c), T Sangha