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This will be the 28th game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Melbourne Stars will be against the Sydney Sixers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match will be played on 9th January 2025 at 1:45 PM IST.
Melbourne Stars are in a spot of bother at the moment. They are at the bottom of the points table with 2 wins in 7 games. They’ve won their last two games and every game is a must-win for them to keep their chances alive to qualify for the next round. Beau Webster’s return will strengthen the Stars and the other batters have been in good form. The bowlers also need to be consistent to win this game.
Meanwhile, Sydney Sixers are at the top of the table after six matches, with four wins, a loss, and a washed-out game. Despite some instability in their playing XI, they’ve been excellent as a team due to national duties and injuries. They defeated the Stars by 8 wickets in their first meeting this season and will look to do a double on them. James Vince, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuies and Josh Philippe will be the key players for the visitors.
BBL: STA vs SIX Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Sam Harper (wk), Beau Webster, Dan Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris Peter Siddle
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarhuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy
STA vs SIX BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch at the MCG will be a good one for batting. We’ve seen chasing bias at this venue in the last few matches. There will be some movement for the pacers initially and after that, the batters will dominate the game. Spinners will look to exploit the big dimensions of the venue. Scores in the range of 160-180 are expected. Teams will prefer chasing.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Try to fit in all the bowlers from the team bowling first.
- You can avoid the middle order (4 onwards) batters from the chasing side.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and all-rounders will be good C/VC options.
STA vs SIX BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Ben Dwarshuis (SIX)
- Ben Dwarshuis has picked up 10 wickets in 5 games this season. He’s been brilliant for the Sixers with the ball.
- Dwarshuis picked up 2 wickets against the Stars this season. He will be a great C/VC option as well while bowling first.
James Vince (SIX)
- James Vince loves playing against the Stars. He averages 50.25 against them including 3 fifties and a hundred. He has scored atleast 50+ including a century in each of the last 4 games against Melbourne Stars.
- Vince will be an excellent differential C/VC choice, especially while chasing.
Marcus Stoinis (STA)
- Marcus Stoinis has been in top form in the last couple of matches. He has scored 48 and 62 in the last two innings respectively. He is an important player for his team in BBL 14.
- Stoinis may bowl an over or two and will be a top pick for this match.
BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Melbourne Stars bats first
- Akeal Hosein will be a good differential pick.
- Ben Dwarshuis, James Vince and Sean Abbott will be the top C/VC picks.
- You can take the risk of dropping Glenn Maxwell.
If Sydney Sixers bats first
- Mark Steketee and Joel Paris will be the top differential picks.
- Dropping Josh Philippe will be worth the risk.
- Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, and Peter Siddle (GLs) will be good C/VC picks.
STA vs SIX BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
Small League Team
Grand League Team
