The 13th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 is currently underway. The 14th match will be played between Sydney Sixers (SIX) and Melbourne Stars (STA) at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday, December 26.
Sixers have won their last game against Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) and the only unbeaten side has won three games in a row and sitting at the 6 points and second in the table. The Stars are currently at the bottom half of the table as their run rate is poorer than other teams. They have a run rate of -4.040.
SIX vs STA Match Details
Match: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars), 14th BBL 2023-24
Date: 26th December 2023, Tuesday,
Time: 12:35 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
SIX vs STA: Pitch Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground's pitch is anticipated to be an excellent batting surface with an even bounce that allows balls to come off the bat beautifully. As the ball gets a little older, spinners may be called upon and the batters will have a good time as capitalise as well.
SIX vs STA: Probable Playing XI
Sydney Sixers:
Josh Philippe (w), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, Jack Edwards, Jackson Bird, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Steve OKeefe
Melbourne Stars
Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper(w), B Wedster, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, N Larkin, J Merlo, H Rauf.
SIX vs STA: Full Squads
Syndey Sixers
Moises Henriques (c), Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Tom Curran, James Vince, Rehan Ahmed, Steve Smith
Melbourne Stars
Scott Boland, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Harper, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell, Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Harry Brook (withdrawn), Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Liam Dawson (overseas replacement for Harry Brook, first three matches only), Imad Wasim
SIX vs STA: Dream 11
Grand League
Josh Philippe, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Jordan Silk, Thomas Rogers, Liam Dawson, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Jackson Bird, Ben Dwarshuis, Haris Rauf
Wicketkeepers: Josh Philippe
Batters: Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright (C), Jordan Silk, Thomas Rogers
All-rounders: Liam Dawson, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Jackson Bird, Ben Dwarshuis (VC), Haris Rauf
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Wicketkeepers: Josh Philippe
Batters: James Vince, Daniel Hughes Hilton Cartwright, Jordan Silk (C)
All-rounders: Moises Henriques, Glenn Maxwell (VC), Jack Edwards
Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir