Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder now come up against each other in Match 14 of the BBL 15 season, at Manuka Oval, Canberra, on 28th December 2025, with both sides carrying confidence into the contest. The Stars sit at the top of the table after a strong winning run, while the Thunder come in after a convincing all-round performance in their previous game. With form players on both sides and momentum clearly in play, this clash shapes up as a key early-season battle, where consistency, execution under pressure, and small moments are likely to decide the outcome. Let’s break down with expert analysis, team performance betting tips, and MLS vs SYT BBL 14th match prediction. Who will win today’s BBL match?
MLS vs SYT — Winning Percentage
MLS vs SYT • 14th Match • Big Bash League 2025–26
Match: MLS vs SYT | 14th Match
Series: Big Bash League 2025–26
Date: 28 December 2025
Time: 7:15 PM LOCAL, 8:15 AM GMT, 1:45 PM IST
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Streaming: Jio Hotstar & Star Sports Network
Team Performance
Sydney Thunder: Sydney Thunder are carrying good confidence into this match after a comfortable 34-run win over Brisbane Heat at Manuka Oval. The match was set up by Gilkes and Konstas, who came out with clear intent and gave Thunder exactly the start they needed to build a strong total of 193. Once they had runs on the board, the bowlers took control. McAndrew kept things tight early and made scoring difficult in the powerplay, while Shadab Khan turned the game on its head with a superb four-wicket spell, constantly outthinking the batters. Brisbane fell behind the required rate and never really caught up, managing just 17 runs in the Power Surge as Thunder closed out the game with ease.
Melbourne Stars: The Stars have started the season in the best possible way and currently sit on top of the table after winning all three of their matches. Even with a tight schedule, they have looked settled and confident on the field. The win against Sydney Sixers stood out, mainly because of Sam Harper’s outstanding unbeaten 110, where he took full control of the chase on a tough surface and never let the pressure build. The Stars have shown good balance with both bat and ball, and their smart team management is paying off. Right now, they look like a side enjoying their cricket and carrying strong momentum into the next game.
MLS vs SYT – Probable Playing XI (BBL 14th Match 2025-26)
| Sydney Thunder (Playing XI) | Melbourne Stars (Playing XI) |
|---|---|
| David Warner (C) | Marcus Stoinis (C) |
| Cameron Bancroft | Glenn Maxwell |
| Sam Billings | Sam Harper (WK) |
| Matt Gilkes (WK) | Joe Clarke |
| Sam Konstas | Hilton Cartwright |
| Daniel Sams | Tom Curran |
| Chris Green | Campbell Kellaway |
| Shadab Khan | Mitch Swepson |
| Nathan McAndrew | Haris Rauf |
| Tanveer Sangha | Tom Rogers |
| Reece Topley | Peter Siddle |
MLS vs SYT weather Report
- Temperature: 9.2°C
- Humidity: 81%
- Rain: 50% Rain of chance
- Wind direction: SSE
- Wind speed: 4.3KPH
Pitch Report: Manuka Oval
Manuka Oval in Canberra pitch here is batsman-friendly venue known for high-scoring encounters. The pitch provides even bounce, which aids stroke play, though the long square boundaries can assist bowlers who vary their pace. Historically, the team that wins the toss prefers to field first due to the venue’s strong chasing record (60% success rate in recent matches), a trend expected to continue for tomorrow’s BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder.
MLS vs SYT — BBL Head-to-Head Records
Total Matches Played: 22
Melbourne Stars Won: 10
Sydney Thunder Won: 12
Tie / No Result: 0
First-Ever BBL Match Between MLS vs SYT
Date: December 17, 2011
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
Result: Sydney Thunder won by 6 wickets
Most Recent BBL Match MLS vs SYT
Date: January 22, 2025
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium
Result: Sydney Thunder won by 21 runs
Player of the Match: Nathan McAndrew
Today match Prediction: Team chasing are favourites to win today’s BBL 14th Match 2025-26.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder — BBL 14th Match Prediction
Scenario 1
Toss Prediction: Sydney Thunder win the toss and opt to bowl
Melbourne Stars Score: 160–165
Match Winner: Sydney Thunder win today’s BBL 14th Match 2025
Scenario 2
Toss Prediction: Melbourne Stars win the toss and opt to bowl first
Sydney Thunder Score: 170–180
Match Winner: Melbourne Stars win today’s BBL 14th Match 2025
Today’s cricket betting tips for MLS vs SYT BBL 14th Match 2025-26
- Who will win the toss Today: SYT win the toss and elect to bowl first.
- Top Batter Performance: Sam Konstas
- Top Bowler Performance: Haris Rauf
- Today Cricket betting tips: SYT are favourites to win today’s BBL 14th match 2025.