Match Details:
The 19th match of the Big Bash League 2020-21 will be played between the Sydney Thunder and the Melbourne Stars at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
The match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST (07:15 PM Local Time). It will be live on Sony TEN Network and can be streamed on Sony LIV.
Preview:
Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder have had positive starts to their 2020-21 Big Bash League campaign. They both have gone into double figures in terms of points and are sitting at the top half of the table. However, this match will have a bit more at stake than what the table might suggest.
These two sides have met earlier in this season, where the Stars came out victorious. They batted first and scored an impressive 169. The Thunder batting order lacked intent and determination, as 147 was all that they could get to. Hence, Stars will be eager to do the double over Thunder, while the men in green from Sydney will have nothing but vengeance on their minds.
THU vs STA Weather Report for BBL 2020-21 Match 19:
Unfortunately, scattered showers are on the cards for tomorrow, as chances of precipitation are 30%. The temperature is expected to be around 19 °C.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Manuka Oval is expected to provide more assistance to batsmen than the bowlers. A score of around 175 is what the teams batting first should have in mind.
Average first innings score
167 (5 2020-21 BBL played here)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0
Injury & Availability News:
Sam Billings has been included in Sydney Thunder’s squad.
Marcus Stoinis and Nic Maddinson are likely to feature for Melbourne Stars.
THU vs STA Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Sydney Thunder:
Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (C), Alex Ross, Sam Billings (WK), Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Adam Milne, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew.
Bench:
Ollie Davies, Brendan Doggett, Matt Gilkes, Jonathan Cook, Arjun Nair, Jason Sangha, Chris Tremain, Baxter Holt.
Melbourne Stars:
Marcus Stoinis, Andre Fletcher, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Nic Maddinson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Clint Hinchliffe, Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlake, Ben Dunk.
Bench:
Nick Larkin, Adam Zampa, Dilbar Hussain, Lance Morris, Seb Gotch, Tom O’Connell.
THU vs STA Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Callum Ferguson has been Sydney Thunder’s most reliable batsman in this edition of BBL. He has amassed 146 runs at a phenomenal average of nearly 50.
Daniel Sams has been an important member of the Thunder, as he has chipped in with heroics with both the bat and the ball. He has scored 87 runs and has picked up 6 wickets.
Brushing his IPL form aside, Glenn Maxwell has once again sprung to life in the BBL. He has scored 156 runs at a brilliant strike rate of over 150, and has also picked up a wicket.
Nicholas Pooran has announced his arrival in the 2020-21 edition of the BBL in style. In the only game he has played so far, Pooran has scored 65 runs from just 26 deliveries.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Option – Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Sams
Vice-Captain Option – Callum Ferguson, Nicholas Pooran
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for THU vs STA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sam Billings, Nicholas Pooran
Batsmen – Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (VC), Hilton Cartwright, Usman Khawaja
All-rounders – Daniel Sams, Glenn Maxwell (C)
Bowlers – Tanveer Sangha, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Hatcher
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for THU vs STA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben Dunk, Nicholas Pooran (VC)
Batsmen – Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson, Andre Fletcher
All-rounders – Daniel Sams (C), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers – Nathan McAndrew, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Hatcher
Expert Advice:
Tanveer Sangha has been a revelation in this season. The Thunder bowler has picked up 7 wickets and has also maintained a brilliant economy rate of under 7 runs per over. He can be a decent budget pick for your Dream11 Fantasy side at only 8.0 Cr.
Today’s THU vs STA Probable Winners:
Melbourne Stars are expected to win this match.
