STA vs SIX, BBL|14: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Pitch Report | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers

The 28th confrontation of the Big Bash League (BBL) will take place between Melbourne Stars i Sydney Sixers to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Both teams come into this game on back-to-back wins during the season. While Stars will aim to win and advance Adelaide Strikersthe Sixers will be eager to consolidate their position at the top of the standings. It has been a stellar season for the Sixers with just one loss in 6 games so far. The Stars, meanwhile, are slowly getting back to winning ways after a 5-game losing streak in the season that put them at the bottom of the points table.

Big Bash League 2024-25 Match 28:

• Date and time: January 9, 8:15 am GMT/ 1:45 pm IST/ 7:15 pm local
• Place: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Melbourne Cricket Ground Report:

The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball in the T20 format. The surface typically provides good bounce and carry, benefiting fast bowlers, especially in the early stages. The large outfield makes running between the wickets crucial as boundaries can be harder to come by. Fans often use the swing with the new ball, especially under the lights. Teams who win the toss generally prefer to bowl and take advantage of favorable conditions for the pacers in the early stages of the game.

STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Carriers: Josh Phillippe, Sam Harper
• Beaters: Moises Henriques, Ben Duckett, James Vince
• Versatile: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster
• Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Peter Siddle, Todd Murphy

STA VS SIX Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:

• Option 1: Moises HenriquesBen Dwarshuis
• Option 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 9, 8:15 GMT):

Equipment:

Melbourne Stars Squad: Thomas Fraser Rogers, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper (a), 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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