STA vs SIX, BBL|14: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips and Pitch Report | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers
28. skirmish on Big Bash League (BBL) will take place in between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers on the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Both teams come into this matchup looking to record back-to-back wins in the season. While the Stars will aim for victory and overtaking Adelaide StrikersThe Sixers will be looking forward to cementing their position at the top of the standings. It’s been a stellar season for the Sixers with just one loss in 6 games so far. On the other hand, the Stars are slowly returning to winning ways after 5 consecutive defeats in a season that placed them at the bottom of the points table.
Big Bash League 2024-25 Match 28:
- Date and time: January 9, 8:15am GMT/ 1:45pm IST/ 7:15pm local
- place: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Report:
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) generally offers a balanced bat-to-ball contest in the T20 format. The surface usually provides good bounce and carry, which favors fast bowlers, especially in the early overs. A large outfield makes running between the wickets crucial as boundaries are harder to come by. Seamers often take advantage of the momentum with the new ball, especially under lights. Teams that win the toss generally favor the toss and take advantage of favorable conditions for the pacers in the early stages of the game.
STA vs SIX Dream11 Predictions:
- Gatekeepers: Josh Philippe, Sam Harper
- dough: Moises Henriques, Ben Duckett, James Vince
- Versatile players: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster
- Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Peter Siddle, Todd Murphy
STA VS SIX Dream11 Captain and Co-Captain Prediction:
- Choice 1: Moises HenriquesBen 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 GMT):
Determine:
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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