BBL 2025-26: STA vs THU Today Match Prediction – 14th Match, Who Will Win Today?
STA vs THU Today Match Prediction - the Read 14th match, Recent form, Key Players, Pitch Report and who will win today's match between Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder
The 14th BBL 2025 match between the Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder will take place at Manuka Oval, Canberra on Sunday. The Melbourne Stars kicked off their season on a positive note, scoring three consecutive victories in their first three games to claim first place early on. The task now is to maintain that momentum and stay in the top two spots.
The Sydney Thunder's campaign has been uneven, with one win and two one-sided losses, causing them to sit fifth on the table. To push higher in the standings, there is a clear need to sort out the loose ends.
STA vs THU Match Details
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Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, 14th Match
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Date: 28th December 2025
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Time: 1.45 PM IST
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Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
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Live Streaming: FanCode
STA vs THU Weather Report
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Temperature |
9°C |
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Rain Possibility |
10% |
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Average Score |
160 |
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Best Suited For |
Pacer (60%) |
STA vs THU Pitch Report
The pitch usually maintains its toughness and plays accurately, delivering a steady bounce without any surprises in how the ball bounces.
Top Batters to Watch – STA vs THU
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Sam Harper (STA): 165 runs in this tournament
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Matthew Gilkes (THU): 108 runs in this tournament
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Marcus Stoinis (STA): 94 runs in this tournament
Top Bowlers to Watch – STA vs THU
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Peter Siddle (STA): 7 wickets in this tournament
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Shadab Khan (THU): 6 wickets in this tournament
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Haris Rauf (STA): 6 wickets in this tournament
STA vs THU Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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STA |
W, W, W, L, W |
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THU |
W, L, L, L, W |
STA vs THU Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If THU Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 35–45
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Predicted Total: 150–160
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Match Result: STA to win
Scenario 2: If STA Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 45–55
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Predicted Total: 170–185
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Match Result: STA to win
Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?
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Team |
Players |
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STA |
Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway |
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THU |
Sam Konstas, Matthew Gilkes |
Who Will Hit the Most Fours?
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Team |
Players |
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STA |
Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis |
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THU |
Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings |
STA vs THU Predicted Playing XIs
Melbourne Stars
Joe Clarke, Sam Harper(w), Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis(c), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Jonathan Merlo, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
Sydney Thunder
Sam Konstas, Matthew Gilkes, David Warner(c), Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings(w), Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley
STA vs THU Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, the Melbourne Stars are the favourites to win this BBL match. Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway and Glenn Maxwell are expected to be the key performers.
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