THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of BBL, 2022-23 For Match 1
THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction, BBL, 2022-23, Match 1: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, Fantasy Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Records/Stats, Injury and Match Updates.
THU vs STA: Sydney Thunder will lock horns against Melbourne Stars in Match 1 of the BBL, 2022-23 on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Manuka Oval, Canberra.
Cricket Carnival is back in Australia as the Big Bash League kick starts on Tuesday, December 13 with the opening match of the tournament set to be played between Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Sydney Thunder had a decent season last year in the tournament, where they won nine matches out of 14 they played and qualified for the playoffs. They lost the knockout game against Adelaide Strikers by just six runs and were eliminated from the tournament.
Jason Sangha, who finished the last season as the leading run-scorer has been named the captain of Sydney Thunder for this season. They have got some big hitters in Alex Hales, Chris Green, and Rilee Rossouw, while their bowling attack is decorated with the names Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ben Cutting, and Daniel Sams.
Speaking of Melbourne Stars, they have announced Adam Zampa as the captain of the team as their regular skipper and star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell ruled out for the entire season of the Big Bash League 2022-23.
They have got a star-studded side with the likes of Trent Boult, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Marcus Stoinis, Luke Wood, and captain Zampa gearing for the intense competition.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for Match 1 of the Big Bash League, 2022-23 between Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars
THU vs STA Match Details
- Match: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, Match 1
- Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
- Time: 1:45 PM (IST) | 8:15 AM (GMT) | 7:15 PM (Local)
- Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
THU vs STA Pitch Report
The surface at Canberra is expected to assist the batters. The Pacers might have a say in the initial overs. However, as the game progresses, spinners will come into the picture. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first. Anything around 170-180 is a competitive total at the Manuka Oval.
THU vs STA Pitch Stats For Match 1 of BBL 2022-23
Stats based on the previous five matches —
- Average First Innings Score: 171
- Average Total Score: 164
- Team Batting First Won: 2
- Team Bowling First Won: 3
- Draw/No Result/Abandoned: 0
THU vs STA Probable Playing XI For Match 1 of BBL 2022-23
Sydney Thunder Playing XI
Jason Sangha (C), Matt Gilkes (WK), Ben Cutting, Daniel Sams, Rilee Rossouw, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Gurinder Sandhu, Chris Green, Alex Ross, Nathan McAndrew, Alex Hales.
Melbourne Stars Playing XI
Adam Zampa (C), Joe Clarke (WK), Luke Wood, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Hilton Cartwright, Marcus Stoinis, Trent Boult and Brody Couch, Joe Burns, Beau Webster, Tom Rogers/Nick Larkin.
Sydney Thunder & Melbourne Stars Form in Last 5 Matches
THU Form
STA Form
THU vs STA Top Players to Pick in Fantasy Team for Match 1 of BBL 2022-23
1. Alex Hales
He has been in great touch ever since he made a comeback for England in T20Is. He has got more than 10,000 runs in the shortest format of the game. He mustered 383 runs in 13 matches in the last season of BBL while averaging 31.91. He is going to be the best batter for your THU vs STA Dream11 fantasy team.
2. Rilee Rossouw
The South African batter has been in an ominous form in the shortest version of the game. He is also the leading run-scorer for South Africa in T20Is this year, scoring 372 runs in 10 T20I innings at an average of 46.5. He also has two centuries and a half-century to his name.
3. Fazalhaq Farooqi
The Afghanistan pacer replaced David Willey in the Sydney Thunder and will be one of the players to watch out for in this season of the Big Bash League. In 17 T20Is for Afghanistan, he has picked up 21 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 11. Overall, he has picked 35 wickets in 33 T20s.
THU vs STA Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played
THU vs STA Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For Match 1 of BBL 2022-23
| Player | Stats (Last Editon) |
|---|---|
| Jason Sangha | 445 Runs & 4 Wickets |
| Hilton Cartwright | 409 Runs |
| Alex Hales | 383 Runs |
| Marcus Stoinis | 171 Runs |
| Daniel Sams | 19 Wickets & 191 Runs |
| Adam Zampa | 10 Wickets |
| Chris Green | 6 Wickets & 82 Runs |
THU vs STA Captaincy Picks For Match 1 of BBL 2022-23
- Alex Hales
- Marcus Stoinis
- Daniel Sams
THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team For Match 1 of BBL 2022-23
THU vs STA Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Joe Clarke
- Batters: Rilee Rossouw, Alex Hales, Hilton Cartwright
- All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Jason Sangha, Daniel Sams
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Adam Zampa, Chris Green, Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Captain: Alex Hales
- Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis
THU vs STA Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Joe Clarke
- Batters: Rilee Rossouw, Alex Hales, Hilton Cartwright
- All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Jason Sangha, Daniel Sams
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Adam Zampa, Chris Green, Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Captain: Daniel Sams
- Vice-Captain: Hilton Cartwright
THU vs STA – Who will win the match? (Probable Winner)
Sydney Thunder is expected to win this match.
THU vs STA – Match 1 of BBL 2022-23, Live Broadcast & Online Streaming Details, Where to Watch in India?
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV
- Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
