The Eliminator match of Big Bash League (BBL) | 14 is set to feature an electrifying battle between Sydney Thunder And Melbourne Stars. Both teams will fight for survival, with the winner advancing to Challenger Stadium and the loser being eliminated from the tournament.
Eliminator clash: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars
The Stars, led by Marcus Stoinissecured fourth place in the points table with 10 points after a difficult group stage. Despite a difficult start to the campaign, the Stars showed resilience and bounced back with key performances. In their final group stage match, they won the match against Hobart Hurricanes by 40 races. The Stars will be eager to capitalize on this Eliminator opportunity.
Led by David Warnerthe Thunder won the third position in the points table with 12 points. Their final group stage match against Sydney Sixers was abandoned due to rain, without result. Despite this, the Thunder have shown consistent form throughout the tournament and will aim to maintain their dominance against the Stars.
This Eliminator marks the second meeting between these two teams in BBL 14. In their previous meeting, Sydney Thunder emerged victorious, securing an 18-point victory. The Melbourne Stars will be eager to turn the tables in this high-stakes clash and keep their championship hopes alive.
Match Details: BBL|14, Eliminator
- Date and time: January 22, 8:30 a.m. GMT/2:00 p.m. IST/7:30 p.m. local
- Place: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Sydney Showground Presentation Report:
The Sydney Showground Stadium features a pitch that constantly involves the bowlers and requires effort from the batters to score runs. Early on, seamers can exploit lateral movement, while the pitch generally becomes more forgiving as the game progresses, providing batters with a greater opportunity to capitalize. A notable feature of the surface is its spongy bounce, which benefits bowlers who can generate pace and hit the game hard consistently. The draw could prove crucial, with the winning team likely choosing to play first to take advantage of early favorable conditions.
Choice of THU vs STA Dream11 predictions:
- Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings
- Drummers: David Warner, Hilton Cartwright, Oliver Davies, Thomas Fraser Rogers
- Versatile: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Chris Green
- Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Wes Agar
THU vs STA Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Prediction:
Choice 1: David Warner (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
Choice 2: Glenn Maxwell (c), Chris Green (vc)
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THU vs STA Dream11 Prediction Saves:
Tom Andrews, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Tom Curran
GAME against STA Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 22, 8:30 p.m. GMT):
Squads:
Melbourne Stars: Sam Harper (week), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Peter Handscomb, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Joel Paris, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle, Jonathan Merlo, Doug Warren, Campbell Kellaway
Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Hugh Weibgen, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (week), George Garton, Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew, Mohammad Hasnain, Wes Agar, Oliver Davies, Toby Gray, Blake Nikitaras