Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers (STA vs SIX) has been scheduled for the 28th game at the Big Bash League 2023/24 on Saturday (6 January) night. It will be their second meeting this season.
In their first meeting at the BBL 13 (26 December 2023), Melbourne Stars beat Sydney Sixers by four wickets after successfully chasing the 155 runs target in 19.3 overs.
Melbourne Stars (four wins and three losses) and Sydney Sixers (three wins, two no results, and two losses) earned eight points each after their first seven matches this season. While the Sixers started this season with three consecutive victories before failing to win the last four games, the Stars won four successive matches after losing their first three schedules.
STA vs SIX Match Overview
Competition: Big Bash League (BBL)
Season: 2023/24 (BBL 13)
Stage: League
Tournament Match no: 28
Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers
Format: T20
Date and Time: Saturday, 6 January 2024, 13:45 IST (19:15 local time)
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Live Broadcasting/Streaming: (In Australia) Channel 7, Kayo, Fox Cricket and SEN Radio
(In India) Star Sports Network; Disney+Hotstar
STA vs SIX Weather Forecast
According to World Weather Online, this match has almost no rain threat. The game-time temperatures can be between 25°C and 22°C.
STA vs SIX Pitch Report
Melbourne Cricket Ground (Melbourne) will host its third game of the tournament. Its first two matches of this competition experienced successful chasings. Apart from the high scores by the skillful batters, spinners also have strong records at this T20 venue.
STA vs SIX Toss prediction:
Win the toss and bowl first.
STA vs SIX Complete Available Squad
Melbourne Stars: Glenn Maxwell (C), Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Harper, Nick Larkin, Dan Lawrence, Jono Merlo, Joel Paris, Corey Rocchiccioli, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Imad Wasim, Beau Webster
Sydney Sixers: Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Tom Curran, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Stephen O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, James Vince.
STA vs SIX Predicted XIs
Melbourne Stars Predicted XI: Tom Rogers, Dan Lawrence, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Sam Harper (wk), Imad Wasim, Hilton Cartwright, Scott Boland, Joel Paris, Nathan Coulter-Nile
Sydney Sixers Predicted XI: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Tom Curran, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Stephen O’Keefe
STA vs SIX Dream11 Top Fantasy Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Josh Philippe
Batters: Dan Lawrence, Tom Rogers
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster, Jack Edwards
Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Coulter-Nile
STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Suggestion 1: Glenn Maxwell (Captain); Jack Edwards (vice-captain)
Suggestion 2: Beau Webster (Captain); Dan Lawrence (vice-captain)
STA vs SIX Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1
Wicketkeepers: J Phillippe
Batters: J Vince, H Cartwright, T Fraser Rogers
All-rounders: G Maxwell (C), B Webster, J Edwards (vc)
Bowlers: N Coulter-Nile, S Abbott, S Boland, B Dwarshuis
STA vs SIX Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2
Wicketkeepers: J Phillippe
Batters: H Cartwright, D Lawrence (vc), T Fraser Rogers
All-rounders: M Henriques, G Maxwell, M Stoinis, B Webster (C), J Edwards
Bowlers: N Coulter-Nile, B Dwarshuis
STA vs SIX Dream11 Team Top 4 Backups:
J Paris, T Curran, I Wasim, J Silk
STA vs SIX Match Prediction:
Hosts Melbourne Stars are the favorites to win this match against Sydney Sixers.
