The 14th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 (BBL) will feature a clash between the Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Saturday, December 28. The Melbourne Stars have had a challenging start to the season, losing all four of their matches so far, including their most recent defeat to the Sydney Sixers by 8 wickets. In contrast, the Sydney Thunder are currently in 6th place on the points table, with 1 win and 1 loss. Their latest match saw them suffer a 5-wicket defeat to the Sydney Sixers.

Match Details: BBL|14, STA vs THU

• Date and Time: December 28: 8:15 am GMT / 7:15 pm local/ 1:45 pm IST
• Venue: Manuka Oval Canberra

Manuka Oval Pitch Report

The pitch at Manuka Oval offers a balanced contest between batters and fast bowlers. Early in the match, pacers enjoy significant assistance, with noticeable swing available. However, spinners may struggle, as the surface provides limited turn. As a result, teams winning the toss typically opt to bat first, aiming to set a challenging target.

STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings
• Batters: David Warner, Ben Duckett, Sherfane Rutherford
• All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams
• Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar

STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: David Warner (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
Choice 2: Ben Duckett (c), Sam Billings (vc)

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STA vs THU Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Chris Green, Tom Curran, Sam Harper, Tanveer Sangha

STA vs THU Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 28, 8:15 am GMT):

Squads:

Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Sam Harper (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Doug Warren, Peter Siddle, Joel Paris, Campbell Kellaway, Brody Couch, Beau Webster

Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Sam Billings (wk), Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Liam Hatcher, Jason Sangha

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