The 28th clash of the Big Bash league (BBL) will take place between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Both the teams arrive at this fixture to register consecutive wins in the season. While Stars will aim to win and overtake Adelaide Strikers, Sixers will look forward to consolidating their position at the top of the standings. It has been a stellar season for the Sixers with just one loss in 6 matches so far. Stars, on the other hand are inching back to winning ways after 5 consecutive losses in the season which placed them at the bottom of the points table.
Big Bash League 2024-25, Match 28:
- Date and time: January 09, 8:15 am GMT/ 1:45 pm pm IST/ 7:15 pm local
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball in T20 format. The surface typically provides good bounce and carry, benefiting fast bowlers, especially in the early overs. The large outfield makes running between the wickets crucial, as boundaries can be harder to come by. Seamers often exploit swing with the new ball, particularly under lights. Teams winning the toss generally prefer to bowl and take advantage of favourable conditions for pacers in the initial phases of the game.
STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicket-keepers: Josh Philippe, Sam Harper
- Batters: Moises Henriques, Ben Duckett, James Vince
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster
- Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Peter Siddle, Todd Murphy
STA VS SIX Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Moises Henriques, Ben Dwarshuis
- Choice 2: Ben Duckett, Moises Henriques
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STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Hilton Cartwright, Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Usama Mir
STA vs SIX Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 09, 8:15 am GMT):
Squads:
Melbourne Stars Squad: Thomas Fraser Rogers, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper(w), Daniel Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis(c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle, Jonathan Merlo, Doug Warren, Beau Webster
Sydney Sixers Squad: Josh Philippe(w), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques(c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Joel Davies, Mitchell Perry, Lachlan Shaw
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