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This is THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction. It will be the Knockout of the Big Bash League T20 (BBL) 2025. Sydney Thunder will take on Melbourne Stars in the Knockout of the Big Bash League. This match will be played at Sydney Showground Stadium. The match will be played on 22nd January 2025 at 2:00 PM IST.
It’s do-or-die time for both sides as the third-placed Thunder host the fourth-placed Stars in the BBL 14 Knockout final. Melbourne Stars finished fourth in the table with five wins in ten matches. On the other hand, Thunder came third with five wins in ten matches.
Toby Gray and batter Blake Nikitaras come into the Thunder’s squad with Dan Christian making way while star Sam Konstas has departed for Test duties. For Melbourne Stars, Peter Handscomb comes straight into the squad in place of the allrounder Webster. Batter Campbell Kellaway also returns in place of Blake Macdonald.
Melbourne Stars have booked their first BBL finals appearance since 2019-20 after recovering from losing their opening 5 games at the start to win their last five games. It has been a remarkable turnaround and they will be keen to get their title. On the other hand, Thunder have been hit by plenty of injuries and unavailability of overseas players but captain Warner will look to lead the side into the finals. This promises to be a closely fought game.
THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Probable Playing XI
Sydney Thunder: David Warner ©, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (WK), Blake Nikitaras, Hugh Weibgen, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, George Garton, Tom Andrews, Tanveer Sangha, Hasnain
Melbourne Stars: Tom Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (WK), Handscomb, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis ©, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Joel Paris, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle
THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report
The surface at Showground Stadium is usually tricky for batting. The new ball will aid the seamers but overall it can be good for batting against the older ball. Spinners also will have a role to play in the middle overs Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue and the par score will be around 171. The weather forecast is fine and we should have a well-balanced match.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Try to fit in the top 4 batters from both teams.
- You can take the risk of dropping the spin bowler from the team bowling first.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and batters will be good C/VC options.
THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Glenn Maxwell (STA)
- Glenn Maxwell was the player of the match in the previous match yet again scoring 76 runs from just 32 balls including six sixes. He can be your captaincy pick considering his form with the bat.
- He can also bowl a few overs of off-spin.
David Warner (THU)
- David Warner is the leading run getter for Thunder in this edition with 346 runs so far. He will be a good captaincy pick for this game.
- He will open the batting and might anchor the innings in the absence of other top batters.
Marcus Stoinis (STA)
- Marcus Stoinis has scored 296 runs. so far in this edition of the BBL
- He will be a crucial player as he has also picked up few wickets with his bowling. Back him to deliver in this crucial match.
THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Sydney Thunder bats first
- Chris Green will be a top differential pick.
- David Warner, Green, McAndrew will be the top C/VC options.
- You can take the risk of dropping Gilkes
If Melbourne Stars bats first
- Sam Harper will be a top differential pick.
- Joel Paris will be worth the risk.
- Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Stekette will be the top C/VC options.
THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Small League Team

THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Grand League Team
