THU vs STR Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 3, Australian T20 League Bash (BBL 2024-25)

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for Match 3 of the Australian T20 League Bash (BBL 2024-25), to be played between THU vs STR in Canberra.
The 14th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 will bring two former champions against each other in match No. 3. The 2015-16 winners, Sydney Thunder, will lock horns with the 2017-18 winners, Adelaide Strikers.
This match is slated to take place on Tuesday at 1:45 PM IST at Manuka Oval, Canberra. This is the opening game for both teams, and a win will be the priority for both the sides.
Sydney Thunder had horrible outings last season, where they finished at bottom of the table. Meanwhile, Adelaide Strikers made it to the playoffs, but finished fourth in the tournament.
THU vs STR: Match Details
Match: Sydney Thunder (THU) vs Adelaide Strikers (STR), 3rd Match, Australian T20 League Bash (BBL 2024-25)
Match Date: December 17 (Tuesday)
Time: 1:45 PM IST / 08:15 AM GMT / 04:15 PM LOCAL
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
THU vs STR: Head-to-Head: THU (9) – STR (12)
These two teams have played a total of 23 matches in the BBL history. Adelaide Strikers have won 13 games, while Sydney Thunder have won nine. Two matches have ended without results.
THU vs STR: Weather Report
The weather forecast suggests cloud cover on Tuesday evening in Canberra with 10 percent chance of rain. The temperature will hover between 28 and 30° C with average wind speed of 14-15 km/h. The expected humidity is likely to be around 40-45 percent.
THU vs STR: Pitch Report
The pitch at Manuka Oval is a good batting surface. The venue hasn’t hosted many games, but whatever the results the venue has produced, it suggests that it offers a good batting wicket, which will remain similar throughout the two innings. The average score here is 145-150. One side of the boundary is short, which will come into play.
THU vs STR: Predicted XIs
Sydney Thunder: David Warner, Alex Hales, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Cameron Bancroft (wk), Daniel Sams, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green (c), Toby Gray, Nathan McAndrew, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short, Adam Hose, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Thomas Kelly, Jamie Overton, Harry Nielsen (wk), David Payne, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 THU vs STR Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Cameron Bancroft
Batters: David Warner, Chris Lynn, Sherfane Rutherford
All-rounders: Matt Short, Chris Green, D’Arcy Short, Daniel Sams
Bowlers: Cameron Boyce, Jamie Overton, Lockie Ferguson
Captain First-Choice: Matt Short || Captain Second-Choice: Chris Lynn
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Daniel Sams || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Jamie Overton
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 THU vs STR Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Cameron Bancroft
Batters: David Warner, Chris Lynn, Sherfane Rutherford
All-rounders: Mat Short, Chris Green, D’Arcy Short, Daniel Sams
Bowlers: Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Lockie Ferguson
Captain First-Choice: D’Arcy Short || Captain Second-Choice: Daniel Sams
Vice-Captain First-Choice: David Warner || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Sherfane Rutherford
THU vs STR: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win
Both teams will look to win their first game of the new season. Both the sides have some players missing due to national duties. But, Sydney Thunder are still looking very strong with their available players. That is why we back the Thunder to win here.
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