πππππ :Β Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder
ππππ : December 28 ,Saturdayββ
ππππ :β 13:45 PM ISTβββββ
πππππ : Manuka Oval, Griffith, Australia
ππππππππππ :ββ Big Bash League, 2024-25
Melbourne Stars’ must-win game after four consecutive losses
- Melbourne Stars have lost four consecutive games and lack form
- Sydney Thunder has won the last three games against Melbourne Stars
- Melbourne Stars’ bowlers failed to defend 194 runs in the last game
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
MLS vs SYT Match Prediction & Analysis
We have had close contests in the Big Bash League 2024-25. As we enter the 14th game, the Melbourne Stars will fight for survival as they take on Sydney Thunder. The Stars lost to the Sydney Sixers in the last game and are struggling with their form. The Sydney Thunder also lost against the Sixers in a close contest, and the team will look to bounce back and move up on the points table.
The Melbourne Stars sit at the bottom of the points table. They have lost all four matches this season; another loss will seal their fate for the rest of the season. The side has a poor record against Sydney Thunder, with losses in the last three games. It remains to be seen if the Stars can recover in this game with a good performance and keep their hopes alive for the rest of the season.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Melbourne Stars Preview
It will be an uphill climb for Marcus Stoinis’ team. They have lost all four games they have played and sit at the bottom of the points table. They went down by 8 wickets in the last game against the Sydney Sixers. The bowling attack has struggled in most games. Stoinis would want his players to pull up their socks and do well in this game to keep hopes alive.
Ben Duckett batted brilliantly in the last game, and he will have a key role at the top with his opening partner, Thomas Rogers. They have a strong middle order and expect runs from Sam Harper, Glenn Maxwell, and Stoinis. Tom Curran and Hilton Cartwright have good hitting abilities, and the team expects them to add quick runs in the lower middle order.
Sydney Thunder Preview
David Warner’s team will look to make a strong comeback in the tournament. They had a poor outing against the Sydney Sixers in the last game, going down by 5 wickets. They struggled with the bat and paid the price. Warner would like to exploit Melbourne Stars’ lack of form in this game and improve his team’s position on the points table.
David Warmer must lead from the front and put up a big partnership with Nic Maddinson for the first wicket. Cameron Bancroft is looking in good form, and he will look to build partnerships with Oliver Davies and Sherfane Rutherford. The team has depth in the batting and expects good performances from Daniel Sams and Sam Billings.
Weather Conditions
There would be clear skies over Canberra on December 28, which would make the conditions great for T20 cricket. The wicket would be flat, though there would be some assistance for the bowlers here. The average first innings score is 149 runs, and a score of 170 runs or more should be the target for the side batting first.
MLS vs SYT Pitch Report
Manuka Oval, Canberra, has short square boundaries, which is good for batsmen who like playing their strokes square of the wicket. The outfield here is fast, a huge bonus for the batsmen. Fast bowlers do get their assistance from the surface, but it is a difficult venue for the spinners to bowl.
Toss: To Bowl
In the last five games at this venue, the side chasing the score has won four times. There would be something in there for the bowlers on this surface, as we had seen during the last few matches. The side winning the toss would like to use these conditions and bowl first upon winning the toss.
