SIX vs STA Match Preview

On Boxing Day 2023-24, the Sydney Sixers will face the Melbourne Stars at the Sydney Cricket Ground in match 14 of the Big Bash League. The Sixers have played three games and won three, while the Stars have lost all three of their games this season. Sydney Sixers have consistently been one of the best teams in the BBL over the last five years, and they have started the season strongly once again. We anticipate them to make it four wins in a row with Sean Abbott expected to bolster an already excellent bowling attack. So far in this year’s BBL, the Melbourne Stars have been defeated by the Brisbane Heat, Perth Scorchers, and Sydney Thunder, with huge margins of defeat in each case. Despite showing some signs of improvement on Saturday, this game against the Sixers will be incredibly difficult.

SIX vs STA Match Details

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars – 14th Match

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground – Sydney

Date & Time: 26th December 2023 at 12:35 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

SIX vs STA Venue Stats

SIX vs STA Pitch Report

There will be plenty of runs on this surface, and we have previously seen BBL scores of 200+ at this venue. Slow bowlers have had the most success at this location.

SIX vs STA Weather Report

The conditions will remain consistent throughout the game, with a high level of humidity above 70%. The temperature will be between 24 and 25 degrees Fahrenheit, with a slight chance of rain.

SIX vs STA Last Five Matches

SIX vs STA Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SIX vs STA Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XIs

Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe

Melbourne Stars Probable Playing XIs

Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Jonathan Merlo, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Haris Rauf

Topmost Picks for SIX vs STA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers

• Josh Philippe- the right-handed keeper-batter struck four fours at the top of the order on Friday and he has made good starts in all three of his innings so far in this year’s BBL.
• Todd Murphy- the Australia international spinner will be keen to put in another strong display at the SCG with the Third Test taking place here and he will want to remind the selectors of his abilities.

Top Picks – Melbourne Stars

• Glenn Maxwell- the batting all-rounder has been unfortunate with injuries over the last 12 months but when has been fit has produced some of the most memorable white ball innings.
• Liam Dawson- the right-arm medium fast bowler took a wicket with his first ball of the game against Brisbane Heat. He will certainly enjoy the conditions in Hobart.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SIX vs STA Dream11 Team:

Josh Philippe, James Vince, Jordan Silk, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell(C), Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Moises Henriques(VC), Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Haris Rauf

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SIX vs STA Dream11 Team:

Josh Philippe, Sam Harper, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk(VC), Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster(C), Moises Henriques, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster

Vice-captain – Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk

Wicketkeeper – Josh Philippe

SIX vs STA Probable Winners:

Melbourne Stars have lost their first three BBL games by 5 wickets, 7 wickets, and 103 runs, and they face a difficult task to turn their season around. And in their current situation, they couldn’t have asked for a harder opponent than the Sydney Sixers, who demonstrated their ability to win in tight situations with a 1 run victory on Friday. Our prediction for Tuesday’s game at the SCG is that the Sydney Sixers will win again. Considering the team combination, Sydney Sixers is expected to win this match.