STH vs MST Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Big Bash League 2020-21, Match 19

Match Details:

It’s match no. 19 of the Big Bash League 2020-21 and the Sydney Thunder will be taking on the Melbourne Stars at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

The match will be starting at 01:45 PM IST and 07:15 PM Local Time. It will be telecasted live on the Sony TEN Network and can be streamed on the Sony LIV app.

Preview:

Both the teams have had positive starts to their campaigns this season. Both the teams are sitting in comfortable positions in the points table. The last time these two teams locked horns, Melbourne Stars defeated the Sydney Thunder by 22 runs. Stars will be looking to get another victory against the green Sydney franchise and the Thunder, on the other hand, will be looking to settle scores with the Stars.

Weather Report for BBL 2020-21 Match 19:

There is a chance of scattered thunderstorms with a 30% chance of precipitation. the temperature will be around 9 degrees celsius.

Pitch Report:

The teams batting first will be looking for something around 175 as there will be more assistance for the batters from this track.

Average first innings score

167 (5 2020-21 BBL played here)

Record of the chasing teams

Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury & Availability News:

Sam Billings has been included in Sydney Thunder’s squad.

Marcus Stoinis and Nic Maddinson are likely to feature for Melbourne Stars

Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Thunder: 

Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (C), Alex Ross, Sam Billings (WK), Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Adam Milne, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew.

Bench:

Ollie Davies, Brendan Doggett, Matt Gilkes, Jonathan Cook, Arjun Nair, Jason Sangha, Chris Tremain, Baxter Holt.

Melbourne Stars:

Marcus Stoinis, Andre Fletcher, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Nic Maddinson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Clint Hinchliffe, Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlake, Ben Dunk.

Bench:

Nick Larkin, Adam Zampa, Dilbar Hussain, Lance Morris, Seb Gotch, Tom O’Connell.

STH vs MST Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Callum Ferguson has amassed 146 runs at a phenomenal average of nearly 50.

Daniel Sams has scored 87 runs and has picked up 6 wickets.

Glenn Maxwell has scored 156 runs at a brilliant strike rate of over 150 and has also picked up a wicket.

Nicholas Pooran in the only game he has played so far, Pooran has scored 65 runs from just 26 deliveries.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Option – Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Sams

Vice-Captain Option – Callum Ferguson, Nicholas Pooran

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for STH vs MST 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sam Billings, Nicholas Pooran

Batsmen – Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (VC), Hilton Cartwright, Usman Khawaja

All-rounders – Daniel Sams, Glenn Maxwell (C)

Bowlers – Tanveer Sangha, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Hatcher

12th Man – Ben Dunk

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for STH vs MST 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Dunk, Nicholas Pooran (VC)

Batsmen – Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson, Andre Fletcher

All-rounders – Daniel Sams (C), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis

Bowlers – Nathan McAndrew, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Hatcher

12th Man – Ben Cutting

Expert Advice: 

Tanveer Sangha can be a budget pick to go with and can be included in both your 11Wickets Fantasy Teams. He has picked up 7 wickets and has also maintained a brilliant economy rate of under 7 runs per over.

STH vs MST Probable Winners:

Melbourne Stars are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.