THU vs STA Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Big Bash League 2020-21, Match 19

Match Details:

The 19th match of the Big Bash League 2020-21 will be played between the Sydney Thunder and the Melbourne Stars at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

The match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST (07:15 PM Local Time). It will be live on Sony TEN Network and can be streamed on Sony LIV.

Preview:

Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder have had positive starts to their 2020-21 Big Bash League campaign. They both have gone into double figures in terms of points and are sitting at the top half of the table. However, this match will have a bit more at stake than what the table might suggest.

These two sides have met earlier in this season, where the Stars came out victorious. They batted first and scored an impressive 169. The Thunder batting order lacked intent and determination, as 147 was all that they could get to. Hence, Stars will be eager to do the double over Thunder, while the men in green from Sydney will have nothing but vengeance on their minds.

THU vs STA Weather Report for BBL 2020-21 Match 19:

Unfortunately, scattered showers are on the cards for tomorrow, as chances of precipitation are 30%. The temperature is expected to be around 19 °C.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at Manuka Oval is expected to provide more assistance to batsmen than the bowlers. A score of around 175 is what the teams batting first should have in mind.

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.

THU vs STA Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Thunder: 

Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson(c), Oliver Davies, Sam Billings(w), Ben Cutting, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Adam Milne, Chris Tremain, Tanveer Sangha

Melbourne Stars:

Andre Fletcher, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell(c), Nicholas Pooran(w), Nic Maddinson, Adam Zampa, Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlake, Lance Morris, Zahir Khan

THU vs STA Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Callum Ferguson has been Sydney Thunder’s most reliable batsman in this edition of BBL. He has amassed 146 runs at a phenomenal average of nearly 50.

Daniel Sams has been an important member of the Thunder, as he has chipped in with heroics with both the bat and the ball. He has scored 87 runs and has picked up 6 wickets.

Brushing his IPL form aside, Glenn Maxwell has once again sprung to life in the BBL. He has scored 156 runs at a brilliant strike rate of over 150, and has also picked up a wicket.

Nicholas Pooran has announced his arrival in the 2020-21 edition of the BBL in style. 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 THU vs STA Dream11 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, Adam Zampa, Liam Hatcher

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for THU vs STA Dream11 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 – Tanveer Sangha, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher

Expert Advice:

Tanveer Sangha has been a revelation in this season. The Thunder bowler has picked up 7 wickets and has also maintained a brilliant economy rate of under 7 runs per over. He can be a decent budget pick for your Dream11 Fantasy side at only 8.0 Cr.

Today’s THU vs STA 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.