BBL 2020-21: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder fantasy 11 predictions: Top Dream11 picks for MLS vs SYT

Melbourne Stars are set to play their second match on consecutive days of Big Bash League 2020-21. The Glenn Maxwell-led side will lock horns with Callum Ferguson’s Sydney Thunder in this year’s BBL edition. The faceoff between these two sides will take place on December 12, 2020, at the Manuka Oval, Canberra. The MLS-SYT clash is also the first game of the inaugural double-header of this cash-rich tournament. 

Glenn Maxwell and co registered a thumping one-sided victory over Brisbane Heat in their inaugural game of this season. After heroics from Nathan Coulter-Nile, the Melbourne-based franchise clinched a 6-wicket win last night. As a result, they are expected to take the field with the same playing XI like the previous encounter.

Sydney Thunder is one of the most dangerous sides of this year’s Big Bash League. With a deadly opening pair of Alex Hales and Usman Khawaja, SYT also acquired a T20 specialist all-rounder in Ben Cutting. Moreover, last edition’s leading wicket-taker Daniel Sams continues to be one of their marquee players.

Let’s look at our fantasy 11 predictions for this clash and here are top picks for MLS vs SYT.

Match Details

• Date: December 12, 2020
• Time: 10:35 AM (IST) onwards 
• Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra

Squads

Melbourne Stars Full Squad

Glenn Maxwell (c), Hilton Cartwright, Jackson Coleman, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Zahir Khan, Nick Larkin, Nic Maddinson, Jonathan Merlo, Lance Morris, Tom O’Connell, Nicholas Pooran, Will Pucovski, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Dilbar Hussain, Andre Fletcher

Sydney Thunder Full Squad

Callum Ferguson (c), Ben Cutting, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings, Jonathan Cook, Brendan Doggett, Chris Green, Usman Khawaja, Nathan McAndrew, Matthew Gilkes, Baxter Holt, Arjun Nair, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Tremain, Adam Milne, Sam Billings, Alex Hales

Head-to-Head

• Total matches played: 13
• MLS won: 7
• SYT won: 6
• No Result: 0
• Tie: 0

Probable Playing XIs

Melbourne Stars Playing XI

• Andre Fletcher
• Marcus Stoinis
• Hilton Cartwright
• Ben Dunk (WK)
• Glenn Maxwell (C)
• Nick Larkin
• Nathan Coulter-Nile
• Adam Zampa
• Dilbar Hussain
• Billy Stanlake
• Clint Hinchcliffe

Sydney Thunder Playing XI

• Alex Hales
• Usman Khawaja
• Callum Ferguson (C)
• Matt Gilkes (WK)
• Alex Ross
• Ben Cutting
• Chris Green
• Adam Milne
• Daniel Sams
• Jono Cook/Chris Tremain
• Brendan Doggett/Arjun Nair

Top picks for Dream11 Fantasy Captain

Here are our three picks for probable Dream11 Fantasy captain for MLS vs SYT:

• Marcus Stoinis
• Alex Hales
• Glenn Maxwell

Top picks for Dream11 Fantasy Vice-Captain

Here are our three picks for probable Dream11 Fantasy vice-captain for MLS vs SYT:

• Ben Cutting
• Usman Khawaja
• Nathan Coulter-Nile

Dream11 Fantasy Team 1

Wicket-keeper:

• Matthew Gilkes

Batsmen:

• Alex Hales
• Usman Khawaja
• Andre Fletcher
• Hilton Cartwright

All-rounders:

• Glenn Maxwell (C)
• Marcus Stoinis
• Ben Cutting (VC)

Bowlers:

• Chris Green
• Nathan Coulter-Nile
• Adam Zampa

Dream11 Fantasy Team 2

Wicket-keeper:

• Matthew Gilkes

Batsmen:

• Alex Hales (C)
• Usman Khawaja
• Callum Ferguson
• Ben Dunk

All-rounders:

• Glenn Maxwell
• Marcus Stoinis
• Daniel Sams

Bowlers:

• Adam Milne
• Nathan Coulter-Nile (VC)
• Dilbar Hussain

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