BBL 2024: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunders—Stars vs. Thunder Set to Explode After Huge Squad Shake-Ups – Who Has the Edge?

Squad Changes Impact Both Teams Ahead of Crucial BBL Clash (BBL 2024—14th Match)

The Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder have announced significant squad changes ahead of their BBL|14 clash at Manuka Oval on December 28.

Key Takeaways:

• Beau Webster returns to Melbourne Stars squad
• Tom Rogers out with hip flexor injury
• Thunder makes two changes: Gilkes and Hatcher in, Konstas and McAndrew out
• Match scheduled for December 28 at Manuka Oval, Canberra

Melbourne Stars Updates

The Melbourne Stars have strengthened their lineup with the return of Beau Webster, while also adding Campbell Kellaway to their 14-player squad. However, the team faces a setback with Tom Rogers returning to Melbourne for hip flexor scans following an injury sustained during fielding against the Sixers.

Thunder Reshapes Squad

Sydney Thunder has made two crucial changes to their lineup. Matthew Gilkes and Liam Hatcher join the squad, replacing Sam Konstas and Nathan McAndrew. Konstas is currently on national duty with the Australian Test team after his impressive debut (60 runs off 65 balls) in the Boxing Day Test. McAndrew’s absence is due to an aggravated shoulder injury that requires further assessment.

Match Details

• Date: December 28, 2024
• Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
• Start Time: 7:15 PM AEDT
• Broadcast: Foxtel, Kayo, SEN, and ABC Radio

Complete Squad Lists

Melbourne Stars Squad:

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• Marcus Stoinis (Captain)
• Hilton Cartwright
• Ben Duckett
• Brody Couch
• Tom Curran
• Sam Harper
• Campbell Kellaway
• Glenn Maxwell
• Jonathan Merlo
• Usama Mir
• Joel Paris
• Peter Siddle
• Doug Warren
• Beau Webster

Sydney Thunder Squad:

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• David Warner (Captain)
• Wes Agar
• Tom Andrews
• Cameron Bancroft
• Sam Billings
• Ollie Davies
• Lockie Ferguson
• Matthew Gilkes
• Chris Green
• Liam Hatcher
• Sherfane Rutherford
• Daniel Sams
• Jason Sangha
• Tanveer Sangha

This match represents a crucial opportunity for both teams to strengthen their positions in the BBL|14 tournament, with the squad changes potentially playing a decisive role in the outcome.