Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for Big Bash League 2023/24, Match 12 on December 23rd
Melbourne Stars will take on Sydney Thunder in the 12th match of the Big Bash League 2023/24 on Saturday. Both Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder are desperate for a win having lost their first two matches.
Match Details:
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, Match 12
Venue: Lavington Sports Oval, Albury
Date & Time: December 23rd at 10:00 AM IST and 3:30 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar and Fancode
What is the pitch report for STA vs THU, Big Bash League 2023/24, Match 12?
Lavington Sports Oval has hosted only 3 BBL matches so far where the highest recorded score is 228 and the lowest is 114. The surface has turned out to be a batter’s paradise over some time and we can expect a high-scoring contest between the sides.
Terrific afternoon meeting the fans at open training in Wodonga 💚#BBL13 pic.twitter.com/1ytoaIAuOG
— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) December 22, 2023
Recent form:
Melbourne Stars: Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost
Sydney Thunder: Lost Lost Lost Won Lost
STA vs THU, Big Bash League 2023/24, Match 12 Probable Winners:
Sydney Thunder are expected to win this match.
What is the expected, Probable Starting XIs for STA vs THU, Big Bash League 2023/24, Match 12?
Melbourne Stars
Tom Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster / Joe Burns, Jonathan Merlo, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Haris Rauf
Sydney Thunder
Cameron Bancroft (wk), Alex Hales, Matthew Gilkes / Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Liam Hatcher, Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha
Lining up to watch Hilton. pic.twitter.com/G1mOPLCPPO
— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) December 22, 2023
Injury Updates:
Glenn Maxwell has recovered from injury and has been included in the Melbourne Stars squad. Jason Sangha was named in the Sydney Thunder squad after finishing a rehab on a wrist injury.
What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for STA vs THU, Big Bash League 2023/24, Match 12?
Top Pick – Batter
Oliver Davies seemed confident in both matches for Sydney Thunder, scoring 67 runs at a strike rate of 142.55.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Glenn Maxwell is a powerhouse of Melbourne Stars who will be unpredictable with the bat and does his bit with the ball too. He made 23 runs and picked up a wicket in the first against Brisbane Heat.
Top Pick – Bowler
Zaman Khan has a slingy action and executes the yorkers perfectly at the death. He picked up 3 wickets in 2 matches in this series with the best figures of 2 for 31.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Cameron Bancroft was the top scorer for Sydney Thunder in the last game against Adelaide Strikers, scoring 74 runs from 54 balls which included 6 fours and a six.
X-Factor:
Alex Hales is up for a big innings after a flop show in the last 2 matches where he made 18. He is the player to watch out for in this match.
✖️᮰Another full board, but who clinches clash three of our putting challenge?Gilksey 🆚 Salz#ThunderNation pic.twitter.com/QxBuJm4TuI
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) December 22, 2023
What are the fantasy suggested teams for STA vs THU, Big Bash League 2023/24, Match 12?
1. Cameron Bancroft (vc), Alex Hales, Hilton Cartwright, Alex Ross, Oliver Davies, Glenn Maxwell (c), Liam Dawson, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Joel Paris, Zaman Khan
2. Cameron Bancroft, Hilton Cartwright, Alex Ross, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies (c), Glenn Maxwell, Liam Dawson, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Joel Paris, Tanveer Sangha (vc)
Thunder Track Challenge 🎶DJ – Nicole Tania🎼@LFRESHTHELION 🆚 G5 hip hop songs 🎤Who comes out on top?#ThunderNation pic.twitter.com/nCdCydAttN
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) December 22, 2023
Pre-Match Analysis:
Melbourne Stars have already hit a rough patch early on in the tournament suffering humiliating losses against Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers by 103 runs and 7 wickets respectively. The batters flopped completely in both matches where they were able to make only 111 and 101. Even they need to be more disciplined in their bowling. Glenn Maxwell who missed the last game against Scorchers due to a torn forearm muscle is back and will lead the side, experienced batter Joe Burns is available for selection as well.
Sydney Thunder will be extremely disappointed following their 6 wickets loss to Adelaide Strikers in a high-scoring thriller on Tuesday. Cameron Bancroft’s next-level batting at the top and some fine performances in the middle order from Oliver Davies and Alex Ross powered them to a score of 200 on the board however a not-so-great effort from their bowlers in the latter half resulted in their 2nd straight loss. Earlier in their first game they lost Brisbane Heat by 20 runs. Jason Sangha’s return will strengthen their batting department.
