Big Bash League Cricket Match Prediction 2023-24 | Match 12 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder – Let’s see who will win | Dec 23

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Match Analysis

In the 2023–24 Big Bash League match, Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars will square off at Lavington Sports Oval on Saturday afternoon. Each club is keen to win before Christmas after playing two games and losing the other two so far in this year’s league. Starting at 15:30 local time in Albury, Match 12 of the tournament will begin.

In their most recent match against the undefeated Perth Scorchers, nothing went right for the Melbourne Stars with the bat or the ball. The team was therefore always behind, unlike in this game when they were able to overtake Sydney Thunder. Melbourne Stars are undoubtedly capable of winning this game.

Sydney Thunder lost Match 8 despite scoring 200/7 against Adelaide Strikers. Their batting lineup should be very confident going into this matchup against the Melbourne Stars, a lineup that has also had difficulties. In terms of individual players, Thunder appear to be the more talented squad.

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Team Preview & Squads

Melbourne Stars

The Melbourne Stars would be better off forgetting about their previous match, as everything went against them, even the toss. They must first score more runs, and players like Hilton Cartwright and Marcus Stoinis will be crucial because Glenn Maxwell is predicted to miss this game due to injury once more.  

The Stars have one of the most effective white ball bowlers in the world over the past 18 to 24 months in Haris Rauf, so it will be important to maximize his potential. If Skipper Stoinis has what Rauf needs, he will probably deliver it. Otherwise, he must give Rauf exactly what he wants.

The Thunder defeated the Stars in both of their matches from the previous season, and they must exert every effort to avoid losing three straight.

Melbourne Stars Squads

Melbourne Stars Squads

Marcus Stoinis (c), Sam Harper (wk), Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Beau Webster, Haris Rauf, Nick Larkin, Thomas Rogers, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris, and Hilton Cartwright.

Sydney Thunder

Even after hitting 200/7 on December 19, the Sydney Thunder’s players and management are probably still baffled as to why they were unable to defeat the Adelaide Strikers. They may, however, have the chance to reach 200+ once more when facing the Melbourne Stars’ inexperienced bowling unit.  

Despite having been struggling, Alex Hales scored an encouraging eighteen runs in seven balls, and Cameron Bancroft top scored with 74 runs from 54 balls. In the Big Bash League, Oliver Davies is still a reliable player. 

At the international and franchise levels, Tanveer Sangha has shown himself to be a skilled spinner. In this Saturday match, his bowling will be crucial.

Sydney Thunder Squads

Sydney Thunder Squads

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

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder outfield report 

Lavington Sports Oval

We expect that both captains will prefer to bat second and, if they win the toss, will decide to field first because the prediction indicates that the players may come and go during the opening innings of the match.

The weather report indicates that there may be a few thunderstorms in the first inning. Dry weather is predicted after that till early evening. 

Australia’s fastest pitches have never been found on this one, and the bounce is typically uneven. There will be no par score greater than 150.

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five matches, the Melbourne Renegades won three matches and the Brisbane Heat won two.

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Prediction

Winning the toss

• Sydney Thunder

Player of the Match

• Sydney Thunder – Oliver Davies

Most runs

• Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright
• Sydney Thunder – Oliver Davies

Most wickets

• Melbourne Stars – Joel Paris
• Sydney Thunder – Tanveer Sangha

Most sixes

• Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright
• Sydney Thunder – Oliver Davies

Team Scores Batting First

• Melbourne Stars – 130+
• Sydney Thunder – 150+

According to cricket analysts, Sydney Thunder has a 54% chance to win.

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