Melbourne Stars will be up against the Sydney Sixers in the 28th match of the Big Bash League, 2024/25 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne on 9th January 2025 at 01:45 PM IST.
STA vs SIX (Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers), Match 28 - Match Information
Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, Match 28
Date: 9th January 2025
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
STA vs SIX, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 142 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 35% of its matches. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first here.
Weather Report for Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
Temperature is expected to be around 25.4 °C with 44% humidity. Winds at a speed of 4.35 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
STA vs SIX, Head to Head
In the 23 matches played between these 2 teams, Melbourne Stars All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Sydney Sixers.
STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | 5 | 202 | 40.4 | 0 | - | 67, 0, 67, 68, 0 | - |
| James Vince | 5 | 175 | 43.8 | 0 | - | 11, 10, 101, 13, 40 | - |
| Josh Philippe | 5 | 154 | 38.5 | 0 | - | 6, 66, 42, 35, 5 | - |
- Ben Matthew Duckett
Ben Duckett is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 202 runs at an average of 40.4 per match.
- James Michael Vince
James Vince is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. James Vince has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 175 runs at an average of 43.8 per match.
- Joshua Ryan Philippe
Josh Philippe is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Josh Philippe is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 154 runs at an average of 38.5 per match.
STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 15.4 | 0, 9, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 4, 2, 2 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 20.5 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 2 | 1, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Todd Murphy | 4 | 14 | - | 4 | 19.5 | 14, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 2, 0 |
- Benjamin James Dwarshuis
Ben Dwarshuis is a Bowler and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls left-arm fast medium and in the last 4 matches Ben Dwarshuis has taken 0, 0, 4, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 15.4. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 1, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches Ben Dwarshuis played here and has taken 1, 1, 3, 2, 0 wickets.
- Usama Mir
Usama Mir is a Bowler and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a leg break Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 20.5. Usama Mir has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 0, 1 wickets.
- Todd Raymond Murphy
Todd Murphy is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Todd Murphy has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He bowls off break and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 19.5. Todd Murphy has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 1 wickets.
STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Webster | 3 | 51 | 25.5 | 3 | 18.3 | 0, 20, 3, 28, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 58 | 19.3 | 0 | - | 20, 0, 0, 6, 32 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jack Edwards | 3 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 62 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 28 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is an All Rounder and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Beau Webster is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 0, 20, 3, 28, 0 runs averaging 25.5 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets at an average of 18.3 per match. Beau Webster has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Glenn Maxwell has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 58 runs at an average of 19.3 per match.
- Jack Edwards
Jack Edwards can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Jack Edwards has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 0, 1, 0, 0, 28 runs averaging 14.5 per match. Jack Edwards is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 62 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
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STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Bird | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12.8 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 | 4, 0, 0, 3, 1 |
| Ben Duckett | 5 | 202 | 40.4 | 0 | - | 67, 0, 67, 68, 0 | - |
| Joel Paris | 4 | 5 | - | 4 | 23.3 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 2, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 132 | 44 | 0 | - | 0, 48, 0, 62, 22 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Josh Philippe | 5 | 154 | 38.5 | 0 | - | 6, 66, 42, 35, 5 | - |
| Moises Henriques | 4 | 79 | 26.3 | 0 | - | 22, 29, 0, 11, 17 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
The Top Point Getters for Melbourne Stars are Ben Duckett with 91 match fantasy points. Joel Paris with 66 match fantasy points and Marcus Stoinis with 61 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Sydney Sixers are Jackson Bird with 129 match fantasy points. Josh Philippe with 39 match fantasy points and Moises Henriques with 37 match fantasy points.
STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | 5 | 202 | 40.4 | 0 | - | 67, 0, 67, 68, 0 | - |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 51 | 25.5 | 3 | 18.3 | 0, 20, 3, 28, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| James Vince | 5 | 175 | 43.8 | 0 | - | 11, 10, 101, 13, 40 | - |
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 58 | 19.3 | 0 | - | 20, 0, 0, 6, 32 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 15.4 | 0, 9, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 4, 2, 2 |
- Ben Matthew Duckett
Ben Duckett is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Ben Duckett has scored 202 runs at an average of 40.4 per match.
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Beau Webster has scored 51 runs at an average of 25.5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets at an average of 18.3 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Beau Webster has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- James Michael Vince
James Vince is a Batter and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches James Vince has scored 175 runs at an average of 43.8 per match.
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 4 matches Glenn Maxwell has scored 58 runs at an average of 19.3 per match.
- Benjamin James Dwarshuis
Ben Dwarshuis is a Bowler and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 4 matches this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 15.4. Ben Dwarshuis has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 1, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 4 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 1, 3, 2, 0 wickets.
STA vs SIX Squad Information
Melbourne Stars (STA) Squad: Peter Siddle, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Adam Milne, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Ben Duckett, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Sam Harper, Dan Lawrence, Jonathan Merlo, Brody Couch, Campbell Kellaway, Thomas Rogers, Hamish McKenzie, Blake Macdonald, Austin Anlezark and Doug Warren
Sydney Sixers (SIX) Squad: Steven Smith, Moises Henriques, James Vince, Jackson Bird, Sean Abbott, Kurtis Patterson, Akeal Hosein, Jordan Silk, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe, Benjamin Manenti, Todd Murphy, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Perry, Lachlan Shaw, Joel Davies and Jafer Chohan
STA vs SIX Possible Playing XI
Melbourne Stars (STA) Possible Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper, Thomas Rogers, Peter Siddle, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Glenn Maxwell, Dan Lawrence and Marcus Stoinis
Sydney Sixers (SIX) Possible Playing XI: Josh Philippe, Kurtis Patterson, James Vince, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Hayden Kerr and Jack Edwards
STA vs SIX Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Josh Philippe
Batters: Ben Duckett, James Vince and Thomas Rogers
All-Rounders: Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell and Hayden Kerr
Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Todd Murphy and Joel Paris
Captain: Beau Webster
Vice-Captain: Thomas Rogers
STA vs SIX (Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers), Match 28 Preview
Melbourne Stars have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table, while Sydney Sixers have played 5 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
Big Bash League, 2024/25 Points Table
The points table of Big Bash League, 2024/25 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series James Vince was the Man of the Match and Ben Duckett scored the highest fantasy points for Melbourne Stars with 116 match fantasy points while James Vince topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sydney Sixers with 155 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Last Match Scorecard) played by Melbourne Stars against Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars beat Melbourne Renegades by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Stars was Ben Duckett who scored 91 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Hobart Hurricanes, Hobart Hurricanes beat Sydney Sixers by 50 runs. The top fantasy player for Sydney Sixers was Jackson Bird who scored 129 fantasy points.