Which possible BBL teams could possibly target the great off spin legend of the game in the form of Ashwin?
With this win, the Thunders have made it into two Qualifier 2 and will face Sydney Sixers on January 24.
Joel Paris successfully hit the stumps at non-striker’s end with a no-look back-hand flip from the striker’s end, but Jacob Bethell was fast enough to survive the run out.
Sam Billings almost lost his wicket via run out during his innings for Sydney Thunder, but he surprisingly survived as Melbourne Stars fielders didn’t appeal.
Speaking of the Melbourne Stars, the side are placed at the bottom of the points table in BBL 2024-25.
Ben Duckett smashed six consecutive boundaries against West Indian off spinner Akeal Hosein.
Melbourne Stars posted a total of 162/6 in their 20 overs. In reply, Brisbane Heat chased the winning target in 18.1 overs losing two wickets.
Under Maxwell’s captaincy, the Stars made it to the BBL decider twice, in both 2018-19 and 2019-20, but lost to Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Sixers respectively.
Melbourne Stars defeated Melbourne Renegades on BBL derby day by eight wickets on DLS method.
The Stars after this eight-wicket win, jumped to third place in the standings. They will next take on second-placed Sydney Sixers on Saturday, 6th January.
The Melbourne Stars will take on Sydney Sixers in Match 14 of the BBL 2023-24 at the SCG on Tuesday, 26 December, while the Thunder will take Brisbane Heat at the iconic Gabba on December 27.
All Stars players departed in single digit scores with them registering the lowest-ever total in WBBL history.
Thunder will aiming for a big win to have a chance to find a place in top 4.
Stars will be aiming to sign off from the tournament with a win.
Both teams played each other in their previous game where the Heat emerged victorious by three wickets.
While the momentum is with Brisbane Heat, Melbourne Stars will be playing on their home ground.
While Sutherland has been quite expensive in the match as he has conceded 25-runs in his two overs, his brilliant catch at the rope will surely be one of the talking points.
While Stars are having a horrific season in the absence of Glenn Maxwell, Renegades are hanging on by a thread in the race for a spot in the knockout stages.
Renegades will host the 2nd leg of Melbourne derby.
Both teams enter this game after losing their previous fixture.
Renegades will have to pull up their socks before it’s gets too late for them.
Talking about their head to head record, Scorchers have ruled the Stars in last four games.
Both teams have struggled so far in the tournament and a win will be very crucial.
Adam Zampa-led Melbourne Stars will be favorites to win the game against Perth Scorchers as they are coming on the back of comprehensive win in their last fixture.
Melbourne Stars have a better chance to win the game as they have in better form so far and won their previous game against Hobart Hurricanes quite comprehensively.
Moloney had an incredible fielding display where she took four catches including this caught and bowled.
Melbourne Stars all-rounder Tess Flintoff scored unbeaten 51 runs off just 16 balls and picked a wicket against Adelaide Strikers.
The Melbourne Stars captain scored at a strike-rate of 240.63, hitting 22 fours and 4 sixes.
The Melbourne Stars pacer celebrated his wicket against Perth Scorchers in a totally different manner, keeping the current situation in mind
As per reports, a Melbourne Stars support staff member tested positive which resulted in exposure to many of the team’s playing groups.
Things can quickly turn in this format but will Stars will be able to give Scorchers a run for their money?
Having played 14 matches between themselves, Brisbane Heat have emerged victorious on 9 occasions whereas Stars have won only 5 times.
While Brisbane Heat are placed 5th in the points table, Stars occupy the 7th position, with 7 points.
Melbourne Stars are coming on the back of two successive wins.
Stars must be confident after clinching a victory by 4 runs against the same opponent.
Both the teams have had a mixed start to the season having tasted victory and defeat once each in the two matches.
The Glenn Maxwell-led side will aim to make a comeback from the embarrassing defeat in the tournament opener.
All eyes will be on Glenn Maxwell and Josh Philippe in the season opener on Sunday.
While Melbourne Stars occupy the seventh place in the points table, Sydney Thunder are placed eighth.
Given that both teams are yet to register a win in the tournament, they’ll aim to capitalise on the game in order to take an early lead in WBBL 2021.