On January 6, 2024, the 28th match of the Big Bash League is set to unfold at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, featuring a clash between the Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers. The Sydney Sixers currently occupy the 3rd position on the points table, having secured 3 victories in the tournament.
In their recent encounter, the Sydney Sixers faced a narrow defeat against the Brisbane Heat, falling short by a mere 3 runs as per the DLS method. On the other hand, the Melbourne Stars find themselves in the 4th position on the points table, having clinched 4 wins in the league.
Notably, the Melbourne Stars emerged victorious in their previous match against the Melbourne Renegades, securing an 8-wicket win via the DLS method. As the Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers lock horns in this upcoming encounter, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate an exciting display of talent and competition at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
STA vs SIX: Match Details
Match: Melbourne Stars vs. Sydney Sixers, 28th match of BBL 2023-24
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond, Australia.
Date & Time: 6th January, 1:45 PM IST
Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and Hotstar
STA vs SIX: Pitch Report
Richmond’s Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia offers a favourable batting pitch. The playing surface tends to be slow, requiring batsmen to carefully negotiate deliveries. Bowlers can expect assistance from the ground conditions, making it crucial for them to exploit the pitch effectively. Teams opting to bat first will likely aim to achieve a score of 160 or more to set a competitive target at this particular venue.
STA vs SIX: Head-to-Head Records
| Matches played | 21 |
| Melbourne Stars | 8 |
| Sydney Sixers | 13 |
| No results | 0 |
| Tie | 0 |
STA vs SIX: Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Stars: Daniel Lawrence, Glenn Maxwell (c), Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris, Hilton Cartwright, Imad Wasim, and Mark Steketee
Sydney Sixers: James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Jack Edwards, Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, Todd Murphy, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, and Steve O’Keefe
STA vs SIX: Squads
Melbourne Stars: Scott Boland, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Harper, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell, Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Liam Dawson, and Imad Wasim
Sydney Sixers: Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, James Vince, Steve Smith, and Izharulhaq Naveed
STA vs SIX Dream11 Fantasy Teams
Grand League
STA vs SIX Dream11
Wicketkeepers: J. Philippe
Batters: J. Vince, D. Lawrence
Allrounders: G Maxwell (C), M Stoinis, T Curran, B Webster, and J Edwards (VC)
bowlers: S Abbott, J Paris, B Dwarshuis
Head-to-head
STA vs SIX Dream11
Wicketkeepers: J. Philippe
Batters: J Vince (VC), D Lawrence, H Cartwright
Allrounders: G Maxwell, M Stoinis, M Henriques, B Webster (C), J Edwards
bowlers: S Abbott, B Dwarshuis
