BBL 2021-22: Match 7: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder: Preview

Melbourne Stars are set to cross swords with Sydney Thunder in match six of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2021. Stars are coming off from a152 run-loss against Sydney Sixers. The Stars were shot down for just 61 in a tall run-chase of 213. After that hammering, the team has managed to sign Harris Rauf and Andre Russell for the remainder of the tournament.

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Russell’s presence will come as a short in the arm for the Stars. The West Indian all-rounder is a crucial contributor with the bat and ball. Meanwhile, Rauf will help solve the team’s death bowling woes. He was seen in good form in the 20-20 World Cup for Pakistan. 

On the other hand, Thunder got off to a good start as they beat Brisbane Heat by seven wickets. Alex Ross scored an unbeaten 61 and finished a tricky run-chase of 141 with relative ease. All-rounder Daniel Sams also performed well and picked three wickets. Overall, the team looks well balanced and will be up for the challenge against Melbourne Stars.

Pitch Report

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MCG will play host to the Stars vs Thunder match. The track has not witnessed any high-scoring games in the recent past. Spinners have enjoyed bowling on this surface.

Probable XIs

Melbourne Stars

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Joe Clarke, Peter Nevill (wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Andre Russell, Sam Rainbird, Samuel Elliott, Brody Couch, Adam Zampa, Syed Faridoun

Sydney Thunder

Predicted XI: 

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

Match Details

Match – Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder– Match 7

Venue – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Time – 01:45 PM IST, 08:15 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV