Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars, Prediction & Betting Tips

The Big Bash 2014-15 is moving towards its final stages but a few teams are fighting hard to make their way into the top four and Sydney Thunder along with Melbourne Stars are among them. Both teams have played six games each, the former won two, lost three, one ended without any result and they secured five points. The latter won three, surrendered even, attained six points and will anticipate another two in the coming game against Sydney Thunder who are in a position to let down their opponent.

Players to watch

Jacques Kallis and Aiden Blizzard have scored more than hundred runs in the event for Sydney Thunder but they want some support from rest of their batting for better results. Gurinder Sandhu remains their top wicket taker with eight while Kallis, Chris Tremain and Nathan Hauritz are trying to be more accurate.

Glenn Maxwell finally got back his form and smashed 66 runs for Melbourne Stars against Melbourne Renegades, Kevin Pietersen missed his fifty by one runs whereas Cameron White, Luke Wright and Tom Triffitt form a balanced batting line up. James Faulkner grabbed three wickets, John Hastings is enjoying his brilliant form with the ball and is being well assisted by Scott Boland and Jackson Bird.

Time & Venue

Saturday, January 17, 2015 @ 08:10 GMT, 19:10 local at Sydney Showground Stadium.

Weather

A clear and bright day and smooth evening with the temperatures around 19-33ᵒC.

Toss

The skippers from both sides like to bat first after winning the toss.

The Pitch

The batsmen struggled on that particular strip in the last game between Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes which was lost by the hosts with a margin of five wickets.

Teams

Sydney Thunder – Chris Hartley (C), Jason Roy, Jacques Kallis, Daniel Hughes, Nathan Hauritz, Aiden Blizzard, Ian Moran, Josh Lalor, Ahillen Moran, Chris Tremain, Gurinder Sandhu.

Melbourne Stars – Cameron White (C), Luke Wright, Glenn Maxwell, Kevin Pietesen, James Faulkner, Tom Triffitt, Alex Keath, John Hastings, Scott Boland, Jackson Bird, Michael Beer.

Prediction

Melbourne Stars look like the possible winners.