Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars​𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 22,​​ Wednesday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 14:00 PM IST​​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Big Bash League, 2024-25 The last loss Melbourne Stars suffered was against Sydney Thunder back on December 28. Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars 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. SYT vs MLS Match Prediction & Analysis Melbourne Stars have secured their first appearance in the BBL finals since the 2019-20 season by turning around a tough 0-5 start with five consecutive victories. They are now set to compete against third-placed Sydney Thunder in the knockout final at Engie Stadium on Wednesday night. Interestingly, the Stars’ last defeat came against the Thunder on December 28. Since then, under the leadership of their dynamic captain Glen Maxwell, the Stars have been unstoppable. In contrast, the Thunder have shown some irregular performance. Given their current momentum, the Stars will be favorites for this knockout clash. TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Thunder Preview The Thunder secured their place in the BBL|14 finals with a strong win against the Scorchers at home last week. This is a significant turnaround from last season, where they finished last with only one victory. Unfortunately, the rain-affected Sydney Smash at the SCG on Friday ended their opportunity to vie for a top-two position and a double chance in the playoffs. Throughout the season, the Thunder remained near the top of the standings despite facing several injuries within the team. Up to six players from their original 18-man roster missed games. David Warner has been instrumental in providing the team with regular solid starts, scoring 346 runs in 9 innings. Melbourne Stars Preview After starting the season with five straight losses, the Melbourne Stars have bounced back by winning their last five games, earning an unexpected place in the BBL finals. To clinch their place, they needed to defeat top-ranked Hobart in the final regular-season game. Batting first at the MCG, the Stars posted a formidable 5-219, which paved the way for a 40-run victory over the Hurricanes. Glenn Maxwell has been pivotal in turning the Stars’ fortunes around and proved that once again in the previous game, scoring an explosive unbeaten 76 from just 32 balls, including six sixes. With 297 runs in eight games and a strike rate of 194.11, Maxwell has been the team’s standout performer this season. Captain Marcus Stoinis has also been in excellent form, contributing 296 runs in 10 innings with a strike rate of 130.97, playing a significant role in their resurgence. Weather Conditions The Sydney Showground pitch is expected to offer good bounce and some early seam movement, making it a challenge for batsmen in the initial overs. Fast bowlers can take advantage of the green surface to induce swing and generate pressure.  Batters, once set, can capitalize as the pitch tends to flatten out. Expect scores in the moderate range, as the outfield isn’t the quickest. Spin might become a factor later in the innings as the surface wears, but fast-medium bowlers with variations could be most effective overall. The weather in Sydney will be hot and very windy in the afternoon, which could help the seam bowlers get more swing off the air. SYT vs MLS Pitch Report The average first innings score at the Sydney Showground is 150. The highest total posted here is Brisbane Heat’s 203-5 versus Sydney Thunder in the 2022-23 BBL Eliminator. Both teams will be looking to set a score of around 180 runs to feel secure. Toss: To Bat Given that this is a knockout game, we reckon both teams will look to bat first and try and put on a huge total to get ahead in the game.

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Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 17 ,Friday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Australia​𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ​​Big Bash League, 2024-25​ The team that wins this game is locked into a top-two position, meaning they get a safety net in the playoffs. Sydney Sixers 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. SYS vs SYT Match Prediction & Analysis Get ready for a big one on Friday as the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder go head-to-head at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Match 37 of the 2024-25 BBL season.  While both Sydney teams have already punched their ticket to the BBL|14 finals, this match carries extra weight – the winners will secure a top-two finish and earn themselves a safety net in the playoffs. With so much on the line, you can bet both the Sixers and the Thunder will be bringing their A-game. TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Sixers Preview Sydney Sixers have surged back to the top of the standings following two consecutive victories, capped by a thrilling chase of 183 against the Adelaide Strikers, with just one ball to spare. Steven Smith’s comeback has given the Sixers a real lift.  He blasted an unbeaten 121 off just 64 balls against the Scorchers in his first appearance this season and backed that up with a strong half-century facing the Strikers. This will be Smith’s final game for the Sixers before he departs for the Sri Lanka tour. Beyond Smith, expect runs from Josh Philippe and Moises Henriques, who’ve both been reliable run-getters this season. Sydney Thunder Preview The Thunder clinched their spot in the BBL|14 finals with a commanding victory over the Scorchers at home on Monday night. It’s a major shift from last season, when they ended up dead last with just a single victory. Sam Konstas continued his good form, grinding out a fifty on a tough pitch that was favoring spin. The Thunder’s spinners then made quick work of Perth, limiting them to just 97 runs. The win pumped up their net run rate, setting the stage for a massive Sydney Smash at the SCG on Friday.  The Thunder have stayed near the top of the standings all season, even with a string of injuries plaguing the squad. As many as six players from their initial roster of 18 have missed time. David Warner’s steady hand and run-scoring (324 in 8 innings) have been a huge part of that success. Another player to watch is Sam Billings, who is in great form, accumulating 185 runs in 8 innings at a strike rate of 136. Weather Conditions The Sydney Cricket Ground typically presents a batting-friendly pitch, but it also offers spinners a chance to make an impact as the match unfolds. The ball tends to come onto the bat well, encouraging aggressive play, particularly in the evening. Fast bowlers who bowl with pace can generate additional bounce, but they must be clever with their variations to succeed.  The weather in Sydney has been a problem this week. It has rained a fair amount and Saturday’s weather outlook is equally grim. There is a good chance of cloud cover, breezes, and potential thunderstorms that could easily disrupt the action. SYS vs SYT Pitch Report The average score batting first at the Sydney Cricket Ground in domestic T20s is 158. The highest total posted at the venue in the Big Bash League is Sydney Sixers’ colossal 213-4 versus Perth Scorchers earlier this season, a game they won by 14 runs. Toss: To Bowl There is a forecast of showers in Sydney on Friday, which will likely push both captains to field first in this game. 

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Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 13 ,Monday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 14:00 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ​​Big Bash League T20 2025 Can Sydney Thunder get back to winning ways? Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers 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. YT vs PRS Match Prediction & Analysis Sydney Thunder are back to their home venue as they search for a win after back-to-back losses. So far, they have won one of their two matches at the Sydney Showground Stadium this season. Skipper David Warner is in great touch and has scored consistently at the top. He needs support from his opening partner. Sam Konstas opened alongside him in the last outing but couldn’t make a big impact. For the Scorchers, things haven’t been consistent in either of the departments. The batting performances have swung from one extreme to another while the bowlers continue being ineffective. It is not a very high-scoring venue here in Sydney and the bowlers will play a key role in this match. Jason Behrendorff and Andrew Tye will be the ones to watch out for in the PRS squad. TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Thunder Preview Sydney Thunder will be hoping for a comeback as they come to their home venue for the return match against Perth Scorchers. The last time they played this opposition, SYT chased down a 178-run target with 4 wickets in hand. While Warner and Matthew Gilkes delivered a good start in the top order, it was Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 39 off 19 balls knock that got Thunder across the line. There have been some issues with the batting lineup since then. Warner has single-handedly carried Thunder’s batting efforts in the last couple of outings. While Sam Billings looked in good touch in the middle-order in the last game, he couldn’t convert his start into something more impactful. Oliver Davies and Matthew Gilkes are other key players in the middle-order who are expected to step up and deliver crucial knocks. Perth Scorchers Preview Perth Scorchers are at number 5 in the points table with 3 wins from 8 matches. 3 of their 5 losses have come in the last 3 games. They will be under pressure to turn things around in this game and settle scores with SYT. It won’t be an easy outing, however, for the Scorchers. They will be up against a strong pace attack on a bowling-friendly pitch. Andrew Tye should be hoping for a quick comeback after he went wicketless in the last match and conceded 60+ runs from his 4 Overs. While Scorchers can deliver a strong bowling performance and put the hosts under pressure in this match, the main concern is their batting. They need a solid start from Finn Allen and Sam Fanning. Both looked quite impressive in the last game and though Scorchers have constantly changed Allen’s opening partner, we reckon Fanning should get another chance here. Allen is a reliable and experienced batsman at the top. Cooper Connelly and skipper Ashton Turner are the big guns in the middle-order at 4 and 5 respectively and have delivered some impactful knocks this season. Weather Conditions It will be partly cloudy in Sydney on the match day with a high of 24 degrees Celsius. There is a rain prediction for the afternoon, a few hours before the game kicks off. It will also be raining in Sydney for two days before the game. SYT vs PRS Pitch Report It looks like a bowling-friendly pitch with plenty of help for the pacers. The average 1st innings score in the last 10 T20 matches here is 148 runs. SYT defended 156 in their last win here while Sixers chased down 164 with the game going right down to the last ball. We reckon a 170-run total will be a match-winning score at this venue. Toss: To Bowl Teams bowling first have won 6 of the last 10 matches at this venue. It is not easy to score big on this ground and if the bowling team gets a few early wickets, they can restrict the opposition to a par score.

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Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 10 ,Friday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ​​Big Bash League, 2024-25 The winner of this match will have the opportunity to claim the top spot in the BBL 13 standings. Hobart Hurricanes 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. HBH vs SYT Match Prediction & Analysis Match 29 of the BBL 2024-25 will see Hobart Hurricanes face off against Sydney Thunder at Bellerive Oval this Friday. Their previous encounter at ENGIE Stadium on Wednesday was rained out, preventing either team from moving to the top of the Big Bash League ladder. With one competition point each, the second-placed Thunder and third-placed Hurricanes are currently tied with the Sydney Sixers, who hold the top spot due to a superior net run rate. This rematch offers the winner a chance to ascend to the top of the standings if other results go their way.  TEAMS PREVIEW Hobart Hurricanes Preview After a disastrous start – bowled out for 74 against the Renegades in their season opener – Hobart Hurricanes have finally found their groove, winning four in a row. They’re now in a good position to make the finals for the first time in three seasons, with just four games remaining. Apart from Matthew Wade, who has a top score of 27, their top six batters have all been in form at different times. Emerging star Mitch Owen hit an unbeaten 101 against the Scorchers, the best knock of the season so far. Ben McDermott is another player to keep an eye on, with 124 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 149. Tim David has also shown he can dominate any attack, as seen in his 62* off 28 balls against the Strikers. Sydney Thunder Preview Even though their previous game was called off, Sydney Thunder are in a strong position to finish in the top four. Their batting has been in top form, with captain David Warner leading the charge. Warner has scored 228 runs in 6 innings, with an average of 45.60 and a strike rate of 146.15.  Teenage Test opener Sam Konstas is back for the Thunder after Australia’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy win, providing a much-needed boost as the team deals with several injuries.  Another batter to keep an eye on is Sam Billings, who has been in fine form, hitting 149 runs in 6 innings at an average of 144.66. Matthew Gilkes has been impressive in the three games he has played.  Weather Conditions Bellerive Oval often offers a good batting surface, particularly early in the match. Expect decent pace and carry, allowing batters to play their shots. Spinners may find some turn later on, especially if the pitch is dry, but it’s usually not a significant factor. The shorter straight boundaries can be tempting targets for big hitters. Overhead conditions can play a role, with any cloud cover potentially assisting swing bowlers. The weather in Hobart during the game is expected to be mostly cloudy and cool, with no forecast of rain. HBH vs SYT Pitch Report In domestic T20s at Bellerive Oval, the average score for teams batting first is 167. This season, the highest score at the ground was achieved by Hobart Hurricanes, who scored 187-5 in 18.4 overs to successfully chase down the target against Adelaide Strikers. Toss: To Bowl Two of the three matches played at Bellerive Oval in this season of the BBL have been won by the chasing side. This trend suggests that the chasing side might be at an advantage here and both captains might look to field first here.

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Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 08 ,Wednesday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ​​Big Bash League, 2024-25 Two teams in the hunt for pole position in the 2024/25 BBL meet at the Sydney Showground on Wednesday evening. Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes 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. SYT vs HBH Match Prediction & Analysis The 2024/25 edition of the Big Bash League continues to deliver plenty of entertainment and excitement, and ahead of this game, all eight teams are separated in the table by only five points. The congested nature of the table owes something to the weather which prevented tournament pace-setters Sydney Sixers taking the field in their last match but also to the resurgence of Melbourne Stars who had looked down and out but have now won two in a row. TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Thunder Preview Sydney Thunder have impressed so far in this campaign and although they lost their last game, against Brisbane Heat, they did well to even fulfil the fixture such was the length of their injury list! The on-field collision between Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams has already cost the team the services of the former for the rest of this BBL and this game is likely to come too soon for Sams who is recovering from concussion. There is good news on the availability front ahead of this match though with Australia’s latest golden-boy, opener Sam Konstas who made a name for himself with his confidence and brashness against India’s much proclaimed opening bowler Jasprit Bumrah, returning to the squad. He will open alongside the in-form captain David Warner. With the ball, Lockie Ferguson has been the standout performer this campaign although the 41 year old Dan Christian, who has come out of retirement due to the injury crisis, bowled with excellent control and variations in the last match. Hobart Hurricanes Preview Hobart Hurricanes made it four wins in a row when they beat Adelaide Strikers by five wickets with eight balls remaining on Sunday with the victory mainly thanks to the supreme lower-order hitting from Tim David who rightly took the Player of the Match award after hitting 62 not out from 28 balls. Earlier in the game, Afghan left-arm wrist spinner Waqar Salamkheil took 2/22 for the second game in a row and he will be hoping to find plenty of turn once more at the Sydney Showground. One thing the Hurricanes do have is plenty of match winners with the bat and opener Mitchell Owen has stood out thanks to his aggressive approach. With the ball, Chris Jordan continues to deliver wickets in spite of being in his 37th year. Weather Conditions According to the forecast there will be rain around Sydney for most of the day on Wednesday but it could all miss the Sydney Showground! If it does or if it doesn’t, the temperature will be no higher than 20 degrees, although the humidity levels will be touching 75% by the close. SYT vs HBH Pitch Report The Showground Stadium in Sydney is one of those venues where the batters never feel completely in and the bowlers always have a little encouragement. We predict a par score will be no higher than 175 and there will be assistance for the quicks as well as the spinners. Toss: To Bowl Although the last game at this venue was won by the team batting first, there had been a long advantage for the teams fielding first in previous fixtures. Therefore, we predict both sides will choose to bowl first if they win the toss.

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Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 06 ,Monday​​ 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : The Gabba, Woolloongabba, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ​​Big Bash League, 2024-25 All three games at the Gabba this BBL has gone the way of the chasing side, indicating that the team batting second  here will be at an advantage.  Brisbane Heat 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. BH vs SYT Match Prediction & Analysis This Monday, the Brisbane Cricket Ground will play host to match 25 of the BBL 2024-25, where the Brisbane Heat will take on the Sydney Thunder. With only two wins from six games, the Heat find themselves in a tough spot, currently occupying fifth place. In contrast, the Thunder are riding high in second place, having racked up 8 points from just five games. The Heat do have a strong recent record against the Thunder, having come out on top in their last three BBL meetings. That said, the Thunder’s current form, with three consecutive wins under their belt, suggests they have the edge going into this one. TEAMS PREVIEW Brisbane Heat Preview Brisbane Heat’s season has been a rollercoaster ride so far, with a strong start followed by a few setbacks. After kicking off the campaign with back-to-back wins, they’ve suffered three consecutive defeats, including a loss to the Melbourne Stars in their last outing. Their previous fixture against Sydney Sixers was abandoned without a ball being bowled.  As they look to get back on track, the Heat will be relying on Nathan McSweeney to produce another impressive performance. With 129 runs in 5 innings, McSweeney is the team’s second-highest run-scorer and has the capability to anchor the innings and play a match-winning knock when needed.  Sydney Thunder Preview Sydney Thunder are on a hot streak in the BBL, having suffered just one defeat and notched up four wins, with their latest triumph coming against the Perth Scorchers, where they pulled off a thrilling chase of 178 on the final ball.  The team’s batting has been firing on all cylinders, with captain David Warner setting the tone, having scored 178 runs in 5 innings at an average of 44.50 and a strike rate of 148.33. The Thunder have suffered a huge blow with Cameron Bancroft being sidelined for an extended period due to the injury he sustained in the previous game. Daniel Sams will also miss out for the next four games because of a concussion. Sam Billings (139 runs in 5 matches) will have to step up big time In their absence. Weather Conditions The Brisbane Cricket Ground, commonly known as the Gabba, offers a balanced pitch for T20 cricket. Batters can enjoy even bounce, making shot-making easier, while fast bowlers gain assistance from the pace and carry. Spinners may find some grip as the match progresses. The weather in Brisbane will be warm and pleasant, perfect for a game of T20 cricket.  BH vs SYT Pitch Report The average score batting first at Brisbane is 166 in domestic T20 cricket. This season, the top score at this ground was Brisbane Heat’s 175-7, achieved while batting second against Adelaide Strikers. This indicates that the venue is favorable for teams batting second when the target is around 170-180 runs.

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Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :  January 03 ,Friday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 15:45 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Perth Stadium, Burswood, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​Big Bash League, 2024-25 It’s a top three clash as the in-form Perth Scorchers host Sydney Thunder who themselves are targeting their third win on the bounce. Perth Scorchers 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. PRS vs SYT Match Prediction & Analysis T20 cricket has always been a game of momentum and that force can also roll into additional matches with both teams in this clash, Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder, enjoying their cricket over recent rounds! There is more good news for the Scorchers and Thunder as Sydney Sixers have now been checked back at the top of the table after winning their opening four games they were defeated by Hobart Hurricanes by 50 runs on New Year’s Day. There is also more competitiveness at the bottom of the table now that Melbourne Stars are off the mark. All in all, it means that the result in this game will be crucial with teams coming up from the foot of the league now chasing those above them. TEAMS PREVIEW Perth Scorchers Preview Perth Scorchers have always been a side with a strong bowling unit as well as power throughout their batting line-up, but this year that appears to be even more the case. What’s more, the return of Jhye Richardson from the Australia Test squad has added even more quality to an already firing bowling attack! The new-ball pair of Richardson and Jason Behrendorff is one of the most accurate and potent in the tournament and they also have Lance Morris with Andrew Tye backing them up as strong pacers, not to mention the reliable spin of Ashton Agar and Cooper Connolly. Sydney Thunder Preview Sydney Thunder have been a bit hit and miss over the years in the BBL but this year they seem to have stumbled across a particularly strong bowling attack. It was Wes Agar who took all the headlines in the win over Melbourne Renegades after taking 4/32 from his four overs but it showed the depth of the team as Lockie Ferguson, who had been extremely impressive up until that game, went wicketless. Daniel Sams took 2/26 in that game and has already proved to be a match-winner with both bat and ball in this year’s BBL.  The batting line-up has a fluidity and fluency which other teams can only dream of and on any given day it is far to expect one of Cameron Bancroft, David Warner, Sherfane Rutherford, Oliver Davies or keeper-batter Sam Billings to step up! Weather Conditions There is not much chance of cloud or rain at any point in January in Perth and this game looks set to deliver a temperature of 26 degrees throughout in spite of being played between 18:15 and 21:35 local time! PRS vs SYT Pitch Report The Optus Stadium has seen teams win batting first and fielding first so far this season but overall the bowlers have had the most success. We predict that whoever bats first will feel they are in the game if they can post a total of 155+.

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Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 30 ,Monday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​ 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ Big Bash League, 2024-25 Two teams who have won two and lost one so far in this campaign go head to head in Match 16! Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades 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. SYT vs MLR Match Prediction & Analysis This has been a very entertaining Big Bash League so far this season with only Sydney Sixers maintaining a 100% record ahead of Match 15 and Melbourne Stars the only side to have lost five out of five. Their two city-rivals, Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades go head to head in this fixture and both come into the clash only two points behind the Sixers at the top of the tree. Both sides also won their last games so there should be plenty of confidence and self-belief in the home and away dressing rooms at the Sydney Showground Stadium. TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Thunder Preview Sydney Thunder had the joy of taking on the whipping boys – Melbourne Stars – in their last game and although they only won by 18 runs they were able to get another victory to see their record up to two wins from three games. England international Sam Billings was the star of the show with the bat in that match with the keeper-batter hitting 72 runs from 39 balls. That said, the team management will still be looking for more from skipper David Warner and West Indies international Sherfane Rutherford who are both yet to make significant contributions. With the ball, Lockie Ferguson continues to have an excellent BBL debut campaign and pacer Wes Agar backed him up with 3/25 against the Stars. With Daniel Sams and Chris Green also in the attack, there is plenty of depth for Thunder! Melbourne Renegades Preview There was a famous win for Melbourne Renegades against Perth Scorchers in Match 10 with the men in red getting over the line with two wickets and six balls remaining. In a low-scoring classic, the bowling attack came to the fore but there may be some confidence building required by the batting coaches ahead of this clash. Tom Rogers was the star with the ball in Match 10 and he rightly took home the Player of the Match award after picking up 3/22. He will be vying with Fergus O’Neill and Kane Richardson to be top dog pacer in this game with Adam Zampa the key spinner. Weather Conditions There will be no clouds in Sydney across Monday and the temperature will be in the mid-twenties on Monday evening. Humidity will be no higher than 50% across this game. SYT vs MLR Pitch Report This pitch is likely to deliver par totals of around 165 in this game but there will be something for the bowlers to work with. The new ball will move off the straight and there will also be some turn for the spinners. Toss: To Bowl This pitch at the Sydney Showground Stadium is one which always offers some assistance for the bowlers and we expect more of the same again in this fixture. As a result, we predict that both captains will want to bowl first.

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Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 28 ,Saturday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Manuka Oval, Griffith, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ Big Bash League, 2024-25 Melbourne Stars’ must-win game after four consecutive losses 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.

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Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 21 ,​Saturday​​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ Big Bash League, 2024-25 Sydney Sixers have won each of their last four completed games against Sydney Thunder. Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers 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. SYT vs SYS Match Prediction & Analysis Sydney Sixers will face Sydney Thunder in the eighth match of the 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL). Both teams are riding high after securing wins in their opening games, and they’ll be keen to maintain that positive energy. The Sixers, though, have a strong upper hand, having gone unbeaten against the Thunder in their last four meetings. This history gives them a psychological advantage heading into the clash.  TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Thunder Preview Daniel Sams’ late hitting and an impressive BBL debut for Sam Konstas allowed David Warner to begin his time as Sydney Thunder captain with a memorable victory against the Adelaide Strikers in Canberra. Sydney Sixers Preview Sydney Sixers started their campaign with a solid 5-wicket win against Melbourne Renegades. Chasing a decent target of 170, the Sixers romped home in 18.3 overs courtesy of superb performances by skipper Moises Henriques (53* off 37 balls), along with James Vince (40 off 29) and Jack Edwards (37 off 28). The Sixers’ batting is a force to be reckoned with, posing a threat to every bowling unit in the tournament. With Daniel Hughes, James Vince, and Josh Philippe at the top, and followed by players such as captain Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk and Sean Abbott, who regularly add important runs towards the end of innings to get the Sixers across the finish line, they have depth and power.  Weather Conditions Sydney Showground Stadium typically offers a balanced pitch for T20 cricket, with relatively short boundaries. The surface is known for its true bounce and good carry, favoring both batsmen and bowlers.  While pacers can find some early swing and seam movement with the new ball, spinners may find it challenging to grip and turn later in the game. Expect a high-scoring contest if conditions remain good. The weather forecast suggests clear and pleasant conditions for the game.  SYT vs SYS Pitch Report The average score batting first at the Sydney Showground Stadium is 149. The highest total posted at the venue is Brisbane Heat’s 203/5 versus Sydney Thunder last year. They won that game by 8 runs. The team batting first in this match will look to score around 170-180 runs. Toss: To Bowl Four of the last five BBL games at the Sydney Showground Stadium have been won by the team chasing, suggesting that fielding first might be the better option here.

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