The 10th Match of Big Bash League (BBL) 2021-22 is scheduled to play between Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars on 12th December at Sydney Showground Stadium.

Teams Preview – SYT vs MLS

Sydney Thunder :

  • Sydney Thunder has got a flying start to this edition by winning the 1st game – but unfortunately, their hopes were pulled down by Stars, where they have lost a game against them.
  • The good news of the side is no injuries have surrounded the camp and they will look to go with their best in the upcoming game.
  • Matthew Gikes, Sam Billings, and Tanveer Sangha are going to be the key players for their side.

Melbourne Stars :

  • They are currently standing at the 7th position of the points table and it’s not a good sign for the camp.
  • There were many expectations from the big Caribbean Muscle – Andre Russell in the last game.
  • But unfortunately, he was very expensive, and if continues his poor form – it’s going to be a tough ride for the camp.
  • And the key players from the Stars are Nick Larkin, Marcus Stoinis, and Nathan Counter-Nile.

WEATHER REPORT:

The temperature for the matchday in Sydney will be around 18 and no rain is expected for the match day.

PITCH REPORT:

The pitch conditions at Showdown Stadium very rarely deliver low team totals. The Par score at this venue is 160 and we can expect some good batting show from both sides. One key point for both the bowling units will be the slower balls because at this pitch slower balls have more success rate.

PROBABLE PLAYING XI:

Sydney Thunder Predicted XI:

Alex Hales, Sam Whiteman, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha

Melbourne Stars Predicted XI:

Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Andre Russell, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch

WHAT DO STATS SAY ABOUT SYT vs MLS?

In BBL, Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars have faced 16 games against each other, and Sydney Thunder has won 7, Melbourne Stars has won 9 games.

Match Prediction For Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars – WHO WILL WIN THIS GAME?

Looking at the current form and strength of each team – Melbourne Stars have a better chance of winning this counter against Sydney Thunder.

**DISCLAIMER: Please note that our Match predictions are based on our analysis and they do not guarantee positive results**