The action will continue in the Big Bash League 2023-24 as Melbourne Stars (STA) and Sydney Thunder (THU) will take on each other in Match 12 on Friday, December 22 at Lavington Sports Oval, Albury. Melbourne hasn’t started their tournament well having lost both of their matches so far against Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers. Courtesy of their winless campaign so far, Melbourne find themselves on the last spot on the points table with two losses from two games having zero points to their name.

On the other hand, Sydney Thunder are also searching for their first win having lost both of their matches so far against Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers. They find themselves on the sixth spot on the points table having lost both of their matches so far. Hence both teams will be eager to register their first win in the upcoming fixture.

STA vs THU Match Details:

Lavington Sports Oval Pitch and Conditions

There has been only one game played at the venue from the Men’s Big Bash League between Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes. Batting first, Sydney scored 228/6 in their allotted 20 overs. In reply, Hobart was bundled out for 166. The pitch is once again expected to be a high-scoring one in the upcoming fixture and the captain winning the toss is likely to bat first and make the most of the good batting conditions.

Also see: STA vs THU Live Score, 12th Match

STA vs THU Head-to-Head Record:

STA vs THU Predicted Playing XI:

Melbourne Stars (STA)

Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell (C), Nick Larkin, Jonathan Merlo, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Joel Paris

Sydney Thunder (THU)

Cameron Bancroft, Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Chris Green (c), Nathan McAndrew, Liam Hatcher, Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha

Probable Best Performers from STA vs THU

Probable Best Batter

Cameron Bancroft (Sydney Thunder)

Bancroft is the leading run-scorer for Thunder in the tournament so far with 99 runs from two innings at an average of 49.50 and a strike rate of 135.61 with one fifty to his name. He scored a brilliant 74 (54) in the last game against Adelaide opening the innings and will look to play another good knock for his side.

Probable Best Bowler

Tanveer Sangha (Sydney Thunder)

The 22-year-old is the leading wicket-taker for his side in the tournament so far with four wickets to his name from two matches at an average of 13.50 and an economy of 6.75. Sangha will look to bowl another good spell for his side in the upcoming fixture and help them register their first win.

Today’s Match Prediction: Sydney Thunder to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision