AUS T20 League 2024-2025

Match 14: STA vs THU

Preview

The 14th match of the Australia T20 League 2024-25 will be played between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Saturday, 28th December. 

The match will be high-voltage as both sides attempt to climb the points table. While STA will rely on its all-rounders and senior players, THU possesses a strong lineup that can shift the game’s momentum at any time.

Melbourne Stars have failed to perform well in the Australia T20 League 2024-25 season. They are the worst-performing team in the tournament and harestill in the hunt for a win. They have lost all four games and are at the bottom of the points table. We hope they make some changes in the Playing XI for this match. Sydney Thunder's performance has been average this season. They have won one out of two games, giving them sixth place in the league table. 

Match Details

Match: STA vs THU, 14th Match, Aus T20 League 2024-25

Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024

Time: 01:45 PM

Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra

Pitch Report

The surface at Manuka Oval offers true bounce, which helps batters predict deliveries and play accordingly. While fast bowlers may be able to move the new ball slightly, the conditions favour batters more overall.

Canberra's weather will be warm and breezy. Rain is not predicted, and the average temperature will be 24 degrees Celsius. Thus, the fans can expect a full, uninterrupted match.

STA vs. THU Squads

STA: Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Sam Harper (wk), Ben Duckett, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Doug Warren, Peter Siddle.

THU: Wes Agar, Tom Andrews, Jason Sangha, Sam Konstas, David Warner (c), Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha.

STA vs. THU Probable Playing XIs

STA: Marcus Stoinis (c), Sam Harper (wk), Ben Duckett, Glenn Maxwell, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Doug Warren, Peter Siddle

THU: David Warner (c), Nic Maddinson, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha

Match Prediction

The Melbourne Stars are struggling with confidence after suffering four straight losses. Their bowling attack is underperforming, which could further undermine the team's morale going into this match. To secure a victory, they need to adopt an aggressive approach. In contrast, Sydney Thunder boasts a formidable batting lineup and an effective bowling attack. Given their recent performance, Sydney Thunder appears to have the advantage.

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