THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match Knockout, Australian T20 League Bash (BBL 2024-25)

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for match Knockout of the Australian T20 League Bash (BBL) 2024-25, to be played between THU vs STA in Sydney.

The knockout game in the playoffs of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 will be played between teams that finished third and fourth in the league stage.

Sydney Thunder will take on Melbourne Stars in the knockout match on Wednesday at the Sydney Showground Stadium.

The winners will advance to the Challenger round, while the losers will get knocked out. Melbourne Stars are coming into this game after five wins on the trot, while the last game for the Thunder was washed out.

THU vs STA: Match Details

Match: Sydney Thunder (THU) vs Melbourne Stars (STA), Knockout, BBL 2024-25

Match Date: January 22, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 2 PM IST / 08:30 AM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL

Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney

THU vs STA: Head-to-Head: THU (11) – STA (10)

The head-to-head between the two teams is almost even. A total of 21 matches have been played between them so far. Sydney Thunder have won 11 while Melbourne Stars have ten wins under their belt.

THU vs STA: Weather Report

The forecast for Wednesday evening in Sydney predicts passing showers with 30 percent chance of rain. The temperature is likely to be around 23° C with humidity around 70 percent.

THU vs STA: Pitch Report

The surface at the Showground Stadium is good for bowling as it offers extra bounce and pace. It is a drop-in pitch that tends to have some grass covering. The team that bats second will have a slight edge.

THU vs STA: Predicted XIs:

Sydney Thunder: Oliver Davies, David Warner (c), Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), George Garton, Hugh Weibgen, Chris Green, Daniel Christian, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Mohammad Hasnain

Melbourne Stars: Thomas Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Joel Paris, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 THU vs STA Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Sam Billings, Matthew Gilkes

Batters: David Warner, Hilton Cartwright

All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Curran, Chris Green

Bowlers: M Steketee, Tom Andrews, Usama Mir

Captain First-Choice: David Warner || Captain Second-Choice: Tom Curran

Vice-captain First-Choice: M Steketee || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Sam Billings

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 THU vs STA Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Sam Billings

Batters: David Warner, Hilton Cartwright

All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Curran, Chris Green

Bowlers: M Steketee, Tom Andrews, Usama Mir

Captain First-Choice: Glenn Maxwell || Captain Second-Choice: Chris Green

Vice-captain First-Choice: Marcus Stoinis || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Hilton Cartwright

THU vs STA: Dream11 Prediction – Who will Win the Match?

Sydney Thunder are missing a couple of key players due to injury. Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars are coming off five consecutive wins and are in great form. Hence, we back the Stars to win this game.

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