Big Bash League - BBL 2024-25: Big Bash League Knockout match is going to be played between Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars. This match will start on 22nd January 2025 at 02:00 PM
| Match | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars (THU vs STA) |
| League | Australian T20 League Bash (BBL) |
| Date | Wednesday, 22nd January 2025 |
| Time | 02:00 PM (IST) - 08:30 AM (GMT) |
Sam Constas and David Warner will open the innings for Sydney Thunder (THU). Both are very talented players and have played many aggressive innings in the previous matches. David Warner is scoring the most fantasy points in this series. Hugh Vibgen will be the backbone of the batting department, if early wickets fall, he will handle the innings. Matthew Gilkes and Sam Billings will strengthen the middle order for Sydney Thunder. David Warner will lead Sydney Thunder as captain. He was the player to score the most fantasy points in the last match. Matthew Gilkes will do wicketkeeping for Sydney Thunder. Chris Green will take care of the spin bowling of the team. Tom Andrews and Nathan McAndrew will lead the pace attack of their team.
On the other hand, Sam Harper and Tom Rogers-I will open the innings for Melbourne Stars (STA). Both are very talented players and have played many aggressive innings. Beau Webster will be the backbone of the batting department, if early wickets fall, he will handle the innings. Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell will strengthen the middle order for Melbourne Stars. Marcus Stoinis will lead Melbourne Stars as captain. He is also a good all-rounder. Sam Harper will do wicketkeeping for Melbourne Stars. Glenn Maxwell and Osama Mir will take care of their team's spin bowling. Glenn Maxwell is getting the most fantasy points in this series. Mark Steketee and Peter Siddle will lead their team's pace attack.
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Sydney Thunder (THU) Possible Playing 11: 1. Sam Konstas, 2. David Warner(C), 3. Hugh Weibgen, 4. Matthew Gilkes(WK), 5. Sam Billings(WK), 6. George Garton, 7. Chris Green, 8. Daniel Christian, 9. Nathan McAndrew, 10. Tom Andrews, 11. Mohammad Hasnain
Melbourne Stars (STA) Possible Playing 11: 1. Sam Harper(WK), 2. Tom Rogers-I, 3. Beau Webster, 4. Marcus Stoinis(C), 5. Glenn Maxwell, 6. Hilton Cartwright, 7. Tom Curran, 8. Joel Paris, 9. Mark Steketee, 10. Usama Mir, 11. Peter Siddle
The pitch at the Sydney Showground Stadium offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The venue has witnessed scores between 150 and 199 the most number of times (29 times) in the BBL. Also, the average scoring rate at this venue in this BBL is 7.55, which reflects the sporting nature of the track.
So, it is fair to say that the pitch for the knockout match between Thunder and Stars will not be conducive for batting. Hence, the batsmen should take each ball on its merit and bat with a bit of patience rather than going for a blistering attack. While hit-the-deck pacers can be effective in both innings, spinners might get some turn, especially in the second half. The team winning the toss will be expected to bowl first.
The temperature on the day of the Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars match in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025 is expected to be around 24°C with 80% humidity and 6.6 km/hr wind speed. And the visibility is 10 km. There is a 38% chance of precipitation during the game.
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