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STA vs THU – Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder BBL Match Analysis at Manuka Oval

The Big Bash League action arrives in Canberra as STA vs THU takes center stage, with Melbourne Stars locking horns with Sydney Thunder at Manuka Oval. This matchup holds significant importance for both sides as they look to gain momentum in the BBL standings. Manuka Oval has produced balanced contests this season, where adaptability with both bat and ball often decides the outcome.

For readers tracking STA vs THU match analysis, this fixture stands out due to the presence of multiple all-rounders, recent venue trends favoring smart bowling, and several players with proven records at Canberra. Understanding how Stars vs Thunder games unfold at Manuka Oval is key to reading this contest correctly.

STA vs THU Match Details

Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder (BBL T20)
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Date & Time: 28 December 2025, 7:15 PM (Local Time)

Weather & Pitch Report – Manuka Oval

Weather Update

Canberra is expected to witness clear conditions for this evening match.

Temperature: Around 22°C
Rain: No rain expected
Wind: Light breeze, may assist swing early

Overall, conditions are ideal for a full 40-over contest.

Pitch Analysis

Manuka Oval generally offers a true batting surface with assistance for bowlers who use variation.

Average score (last 5 matches): 169.7
Pacers wickets: 31
Spinners wickets: 28

While pacers hold a slight edge, recent matches suggest spinners can be effective if they bowl into the surface. Batters who settle early tend to score freely once set.

Team Analysis – Melbourne Stars (STA)

The Melbourne Stars have shown encouraging signs recently, particularly with their batting depth and death bowling.

Sam Harper has been outstanding, recently scoring a match-defining century. His form at the top adds stability.
Marcus Stoinis continues to be the backbone of the side, contributing consistently with both bat and ball.
Tom Curran and Haris Rauf handle the death overs, a phase where wickets often fall at Manuka Oval.

Key Strength: Strong all-round depth and death bowling.

Team Analysis – Sydney Thunder (THU)

The Sydney Thunder enter this match with mixed results but strong individual performances at this venue.

Matthew Gilkes enjoys batting at Manuka Oval and recently scored a fluent 76 here.
Shadab Khan has been Thunder’s most influential player, offering control with spin and finishing ability with the bat.
Daniel Sams remains a key figure due to his powerplay and death-over impact.

Key Strength: All-rounders capable of influencing multiple phases.

STA vs THU – Players to Watch

Marcus Stoinis (STA): Consistent run-scorer and reliable bowling option.
Shadab Khan (THU): Proven match-winner with strong numbers at this venue.
Sam Harper (STA): In top form and dangerous in the powerplay.
Daniel Sams (THU): Wicket-taker at the death and powerful lower-order hitter.
Haris Rauf (STA): Express pace, especially effective if Stars bowl first.

STA vs THU Captaincy & Impact Picks

Reliable Options

Marcus Stoinis
Shadab Khan

High-Impact Alternatives

Daniel Sams
Glenn Maxwell

Venue-Based Punt

Matthew Gilkes (Strong Manuka Oval record)

STA vs THU Match Strategy – Manuka Oval Insights

With an average score close to 170, top-order batters hold value
Bowling all-rounders are critical due to wicket opportunities in death overs
Teams batting first can apply scoreboard pressure at Canberra
A balanced 6–5 combination often works best here

Match Outlook

The STA vs THU clash at Manuka Oval promises a competitive BBL contest shaped by all-round performance and smart bowling. Melbourne Stars appear slightly stronger on balance, but Sydney Thunder’s adaptability and venue familiarity keep this matchup finely poised.

Live Streaming: Watch the match live on JioHotstar.

Live Telecast: The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports TV channels.

Disclaimer

This analysis is based on venue data, recent performances, and match conditions. Team combinations and match situations may change before the game begins. Please apply your own judgment while following match updates.

Player	Batting	Bowling	Series Performance	Fantasy Selection	Match Performance
Shadab Khan	ST	ALL	✅	309	RHB	213	39	3174	91	18.24	135.12	12	373	LB	292	327	3.6	24.23	7.56	19.2	12	5/28	114	3	123	370	75	6	100	6	80.91	10.18	14.13	✅	9	55	33	14	0
Tom Curran	MS	ALL	✅	222	RHB	146	48	2144	67	21.87	142.74	6	273	RFM	200	235	3.4	25.35	8.78	17.3	4	4/22	62	3	99	299	2	7	100	8	80.5	8.6	10.16	✅	6	78	0	74	0
Sam Konstas	ST	BAT	✅	5	RHB	5	0	122	56	24.4	128.42	2	19	OB	0	0					0	-	2	3	57	173	93	0	66	1	63.64	5.22	5.71		16	15	11	0	0
Daniel Sams	ST	ALL	✅	181	RHB	148	31	1964	98	16.78	151.07	7	246	LFM	177	218	3.4	24.46	8.87	16.5	8	5/30	70	3	69	209	34	3	66	7	74.04	3.44	6.01		21	1	3	-6	0
Thomas Rogers	MS	BAT	✅	25	LHB	25	3	543	51	24.68	124.54	1	72	RM	0	0					0	-	15			78				4	16	1.09	1.18		13	20	0	0	16
Campbell Kellaway	MS	BAT	✅	9	LHB	8	2	83	25	13.83	123.88	0	8		1	0	1		9		0	-	3	3	64	193	83	0	100	3	60.57	3.15	3.78		17	12	0	0	8
Mitchell Swepson	MS	BOWL	✅	86	RHB	31	14	100	14	5.88	104.16	0	11	LB	82	79	3.5	27.32	7.56	21.6	0	3/12	24	3	15	45	0	0	0	9	15.58	0.62	0.8	✅	3	95	0	91	0
Marcus Stoinis	MS	ALL	✅	352	RHB	314	78	7030	147	29.78	138.33	39	891	RM	227	190	2.4	26.64	9.11	17.5	5	4/15	89	3	127	381	94	6	100	5	88.62	20.41	11.8	✅	5	87	0	75	8
Sam Harper	MS	WK	✅	80	RHB	76	5	1470	89	20.7	132.91	10	177		0	0					0	-	59	3	124	373	165	0	66	1	74.88	11.72	7.17	✅	10	53	37	0	8
Glenn Maxwell	MS	BAT	✅	486	RHB	455	65	10846	154	27.81	154.87	66	1473	OB	327	194	2.2	29.79	7.86	22.7	0	3/10	259	3	30	91	2	1	66	6	43.57	5.15	4.08	✅	4	94	77	1	8
Chris Green	ST	ALL	✅	224	RHB	147	52	1581	50	16.64	135.35	1	171	OB	222	191	3.3	27.28	7.02	23.2	6	5/32	130	3	31	93	18	1	33	8	35.22	1.72	2.49	✅	7	60	16	40	0
Sam Billings	ST	WK	✅	351	RHB	330	47	6836	106	24.15	132.73	35	803		0	0					0	-	248	3	66	199	79	0	66	5	48.18	2.82	3.28		12	41	37	0	0
David Warner	ST	BAT	✅	416	LHB	415	49	13395	135	36.59	140.43	119	1841	LB	2	0	0.6		12.85		0	-	202	2	10	21	9	0	0	3	44.48	7.53	4.77		14	20	16	0	0
Reece Topley	ST	BOWL	✅	204	RHB	47	36	127	14	11.54	93.38	0	16	LFM	199	243	3.4	23.46	8.47	16.6	5	4/20	41	3	42	128	5	3	33	11	43.22	1.07	1.92		19	12	5	3	0
Hilton Cartwright	MS	BAT	✅	110	RHB	99	25	2157	79	29.14	125.11	8	246	RM	12	4	1.4	52	12	26	0	2/34	52	3	15	46	10	0	0	7	8.9	0.4	0.56		18	12	0	0	8
Ryan Hadley	ST	BOWL	✅		RHB							0	0	RMF			0				0		0			0				10	15.98	0.66	0.93		20	7	1	2	0
Joe Clarke	MS	WK	✅	214	RHB	208	12	5097	136	26	143.49	32	732		0	0					0	-	89	3	23	69	43	0	33	2	30.7	2.43	2.63	✅	1	114	102	0	0
Tanveer Sangha	ST	BOWL	✅	53	RHB	11	7	36	17	9	87.8	0	4	LB	52	68	3.5	20.01	7.49	16	2	4/14	14	3	23	70	8	1	0	9	21.4	0.52	0.94		35	0	1	-5	0
Matthew Gilkes	ST	WK	✅	45	LHB	42	3	742	93	19.02	114.86	5	94		0	0					0	-	19	3	66	200	108	0	33	2	62.6	4.21	4.72	✅	8	58	46	0	8
Cameron Bancroft	ST	BAT	✅	121	RHB	113	21	2918	95	31.71	123.9	19	304		0	0					0	-	60	3	38	116	68	0	33	4	31.17	2.03	2.38		15	18	14	0	0
Haris Rauf	MS	BOWL	✅	253	RHB	79	30	402	34	8.2	111.66	0	53	RF	249	341	3.6	22.23	8.44	15.7	12	5/27	72	3	74	224	0	6	100	10	77.03	3.8	5.44	✅	2	108	0	104	0
Peter Siddle	MS	BOWL	✅	123	RHB	37	21	85	11	5.31	79.43	0	7	RFM	121	141	3.4	22.85	7.77	17.6	5	5/16	22	3	92	276	0	7	100	11	68.13	2.94	4.64	✅	11	48	0	44	0

Player

Batting

Bowling

Series Performance

Fantasy Selection

Match Performance

Name

Bat

Inn

Runs

Avg

50+

4/6

Bowl

Inn

Avg

Eco

Best

C/St

A. Pt

Pts

Run

iDt

PTS

Bat

Bowl

Field

Shadab Khan

ALL

✅

309

RHB

213

3174

18.24

135.12

373

292

327

3.6

24.23

7.56

19.2

5/28

114

123

370

100

80.91

10.18

14.13

✅

Tom Curran

ALL

✅

222

RHB

146

2144

21.87

142.74

273

RFM

200

235

3.4

25.35

8.78

17.3

4/22

299

100

80.5

8.6

10.16

✅

Sam Konstas

BAT

✅

RHB

122

24.4

128.42

173

63.64

5.22

5.71

Daniel Sams

ALL

✅

181

RHB

148

1964

16.78

151.07

246

LFM

177

218

3.4

24.46

8.87

16.5

5/30

209

74.04

3.44

6.01

-6

Thomas Rogers

BAT

✅

LHB

543

24.68

124.54

1.09

1.18

Campbell Kellaway

BAT

✅

LHB

13.83

123.88

193

100

60.57

3.15

3.78

Mitchell Swepson

BOWL

✅

RHB

100

5.88

104.16

3.5

27.32

7.56

21.6

3/12

15.58

0.62

0.8

✅

Marcus Stoinis

ALL

✅

352

RHB

314

7030

147

29.78

138.33

891

227

190

2.4

26.64

9.11

17.5

4/15

127

381

100

88.62

20.41

11.8

✅

Sam Harper

✅

RHB

1470

20.7

132.91

177

124

373

165

74.88

11.72

7.17

✅

Glenn Maxwell

BAT

✅

486

RHB

455

10846

154

27.81

154.87

1473

327

194

2.2

29.79

7.86

22.7

3/10

259

43.57

5.15

4.08

✅

Chris Green

ALL

✅

224

RHB

147

1581

16.64

135.35

171

222

191

3.3

27.28

7.02

23.2

5/32

130

35.22

1.72

2.49

✅

Sam Billings

✅

351

RHB

330

6836

106

24.15

132.73

803

248

199

48.18

2.82

3.28

David Warner

BAT

✅

416

LHB

415

13395

135

36.59

140.43

119

1841

0.6

12.85

202

44.48

7.53

4.77

Reece Topley

BOWL

✅

204

RHB

127

11.54

93.38

LFM

199

243

3.4

23.46

8.47

16.6

4/20

128

43.22

1.07

1.92

Hilton Cartwright

BAT

✅

110

RHB

2157

29.14

125.11

246

1.4

2/34

8.9

0.4

0.56

Ryan Hadley

BOWL

✅

RHB

RMF

15.98

0.66

0.93

Joe Clarke

✅

214

RHB

208

5097

136

143.49

732

30.7

2.43

2.63

✅

114

102

Tanveer Sangha

BOWL

✅

RHB

87.8

3.5

20.01

7.49

4/14

21.4

0.52

0.94

-5

Matthew Gilkes

✅

LHB

742

19.02

114.86

200

108

62.6

4.21

4.72

✅

Cameron Bancroft

BAT

✅

121

RHB

113

2918

31.71

123.9

304

116

31.17

2.03

2.38

Haris Rauf

BOWL

✅

253

RHB

402

8.2

111.66

249

341

3.6

22.23

8.44

15.7

5/27

224

100

77.03

3.8

5.44

✅

108

104

Peter Siddle

BOWL

✅

123

RHB

5.31

79.43

RFM

121

141

3.4

22.85

7.77

17.6

5/16

276

100

68.13

2.94

4.64

✅

Completed matches of Melbourne Stars
Teams	Date	Venue	Toss	Bat First	Bat Second	Inning 1	Inning 2	Winner
HUR vs STA	18 Dec - 01:45 PM	Melbourne	Stars	HHHurricanes	MS	158/9 (20.0)	159/2 (16.0)	Stars Stars won by 8 wickets (with 24 balls remaining)
STR vs STA	23 Dec - 01:45 PM	Adelaide	Stars	ASStrikers	MS	155/8 (20.0)	161/4 (18.1)	Stars Stars won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
STA vs SIX	26 Dec - 12:35 PM	Sydney	Stars	SSSixers	MS	144/10 (20.0)	145/3 (17.3)	Stars Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
STA vs THU	28 Dec - 01:45 PM	Canberra	Stars	STThunder	MS	128/10 (20.0)	132/1 (14.0)	Stars Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)

Completed matches of Melbourne Stars

Teams

Date

Venue

Bat First

Bat Second

Inning 1

Inning 2

Winner

18 Dec - 01:45 PM

Melbourne

HHHurricanes

158/9 (20.0)

159/2 (16.0)

Stars Stars won by 8 wickets (with 24 balls remaining)

23 Dec - 01:45 PM

Adelaide

ASStrikers

155/8 (20.0)

161/4 (18.1)

Stars Stars won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)

26 Dec - 12:35 PM

Sydney

SSSixers

144/10 (20.0)

145/3 (17.3)

Stars Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)

28 Dec - 01:45 PM

Canberra

STThunder

128/10 (20.0)

132/1 (14.0)

Stars Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)

Completed matches of Sydney Thunder
Teams	Date	Venue	Toss	Bat First	Bat Second	Inning 1	Inning 2	Winner
HUR vs THU	16 Dec - 01:45 PM	Hobart	Hurricanes	STThunder	HH	180/6 (20.0)	181/6 (19.5)	Hurricanes Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
SIX vs THU	20 Dec - 01:45 PM	Sydney	Thunder	SSSixers	ST	198/5 (20.0)	151/10 (19.1)	Sixers Sixers won by 47 runs
HEA vs THU	22 Dec - 01:45 PM	Canberra	Heat	STThunder	BH	193/4 (20.0)	159/6 (20.0)	Thunder Thunder won by 34 runs
STA vs THU	28 Dec - 01:45 PM	Canberra	Stars	STThunder	MS	128/10 (20.0)	132/1 (14.0)	Stars Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)
SCO vs THU	30 Dec - 01:45 PM	Sydney	Thunder	PSScorchers	ST	202/8 (20.0)	131/10 (17.3)	Scorchers Scorchers won by 71 runs

Completed matches of Sydney Thunder

Teams

Date

Venue

Bat First

Bat Second

Inning 1

Inning 2

Winner

16 Dec - 01:45 PM

Hobart

STThunder

180/6 (20.0)

181/6 (19.5)

Hurricanes Hurricanes won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)

20 Dec - 01:45 PM

Sydney

SSSixers

198/5 (20.0)

151/10 (19.1)

Sixers Sixers won by 47 runs

22 Dec - 01:45 PM

Canberra

STThunder

193/4 (20.0)

159/6 (20.0)

Thunder Thunder won by 34 runs

28 Dec - 01:45 PM

Canberra

STThunder

128/10 (20.0)

132/1 (14.0)

Stars Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)

30 Dec - 01:45 PM

Sydney

PSScorchers

202/8 (20.0)

131/10 (17.3)

Scorchers Scorchers won by 71 runs

Completed matches at Manuka Oval
Teams	Date	Toss	Bat First	Bat Second	Inning 1	Inning 2	Winner
HEA vs THU	22 Dec - 01:45 PM	Heat	STThunder	BH	193/4 (20.0)	159/6 (20.0)	Thunder Thunder won by 34 runs
STA vs THU	28 Dec - 01:45 PM	Stars	STThunder	MS	128/10 (20.0)	132/1 (14.0)	Stars Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)

Completed matches at Manuka Oval

Teams

Date

Bat First

Bat Second

Inning 1

Inning 2

Winner

22 Dec - 01:45 PM

STThunder

193/4 (20.0)

159/6 (20.0)

Thunder Thunder won by 34 runs

28 Dec - 01:45 PM

STThunder

128/10 (20.0)

132/1 (14.0)

Stars Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)

Match	#	Player	Out	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
STA vs SIX	2	Sam Harper	not out	110	60	12	6	183.33
HUR vs STA	4	Marcus Stoinis	not out	62	31	7	2	200
STA vs THU	1	Joe Clarke	caught	60	37	8	1	162.16
STR vs STA	2	Sam Harper	caught	55	36	5	2	152.77
HUR vs STA	3	Campbell Kellaway	not out	41	27	5	0	151.85
STA vs THU	3	Glenn Maxwell	not out	39	20	5	2	195
STR vs STA	5	Marcus Stoinis	not out	32	22	3	1	145.45
HUR vs STA	1	Thomas Rogers	caught	30	18	6	0	166.66
STA vs THU	2	Sam Harper	not out	29	27	2	0	107.4
STR vs STA	3	Campbell Kellaway	caught	28	22	2	1	127.27
STR vs STA	1	Joe Clarke	bowled	23	19	2	0	121.05

Match	Player	Ov	M	Run	W	Eco
STA vs THU	Haris Rauf	4	0	29	3	7.25
STA vs SIX	Tom Curran	4	1	26	3	6.5
STA vs SIX	Peter Siddle	4	0	23	3	5.75
STR vs STA	Haris Rauf	4	0	28	3	7
STR vs STA	Tom Curran	4	0	35	3	8.75
HUR vs STA	Peter Siddle	4	0	30	3	7.5
STA vs THU	Marcus Stoinis	3	0	25	2	8.33
STA vs THU	Mitchell Swepson	4	0	18	2	4.5
STA vs THU	Tom Curran	4	0	22	2	5.5
STA vs SIX	Marcus Stoinis	4	0	25	2	6.25
HUR vs STA	Haris Rauf	4	0	33	2	8.25
HUR vs STA	Marcus Stoinis	3	0	18	2	6
STA vs THU	Peter Siddle	4	0	22	1	5.5
STA vs SIX	Haris Rauf	4	0	37	1	9.25
STR vs STA	Marcus Stoinis	2	0	23	1	11.5
STR vs STA	Peter Siddle	4	0	23	1	5.75
HUR vs STA	Tom Curran	3	0	25	1	8.33
HUR vs STA	Glenn Maxwell	3	0	22	1	7.33

Match	#	Player	Out	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
HEA vs THU	2	Matthew Gilkes	lbw	76	48	4	3	158.33
HEA vs THU	1	Sam Konstas	caught	63	45	8	0	140
HUR vs THU	3	Cameron Bancroft	bowled	61	44	4	1	138.63
SIX vs THU	5	Sam Billings	caught	51	28	3	4	182.14
SIX vs THU	6	Shadab Khan	caught	41	31	3	2	132.25
HUR vs THU	6	Shadab Khan	caught	34	24	2	1	141.66
SCO vs THU	2	Matthew Gilkes	run out	33	19	3	2	173.68
HUR vs THU	2	Sam Konstas	bowled	28	25	2	1	112
SCO vs THU	1	David Warner	caught	25	21	0	2	119.04
STA vs THU	6	Shadab Khan	caught	25	24	2	0	104.16
HEA vs THU	3	Sam Billings	caught	25	11	2	2	227.27
STA vs THU	2	Matthew Gilkes	caught	24	13	1	2	184.61
STA vs THU	5	Sam Billings	caught	23	19	2	1	121.05
HUR vs THU	7	Daniel Sams	not out	23	11	1	1	209.09
SCO vs THU	3	Sam Konstas	caught	21	19	2	1	110.52

Match	Player	Ov	Run	W	Eco
SCO vs THU	Daniel Sams	4	51	4	12.75
HEA vs THU	Shadab Khan	4	24	4	6
SIX vs THU	Reece Topley	4	41	3	10.25
SCO vs THU	Reece Topley	4	34	2	8.5
HEA vs THU	Daniel Sams	4	25	2	6.25
SIX vs THU	Nathan McAndrew	4	41	2	10.25
HUR vs THU	Shadab Khan	4	36	2	9
SCO vs THU	Shadab Khan	3	29	1	9.66
SCO vs THU	Nathan McAndrew	3	25	1	8.33
STA vs THU	Chris Green	2	8	1	4
HUR vs THU	Tanveer Sangha	4	26	1	6.5
HUR vs THU	Nathan McAndrew	2	21	1	10.5
HUR vs THU	Daniel Sams	3.5	35	1	9.13
HUR vs THU	Chris Green	4	33	1	8.25