The race to reach the final week of the Big Bash League 2023 season is witnessing each team give their best. The Heats from Brisbane have set the early marker with their consistent form during the league so far. Melbourne Stars (STA) began the season with a few losses but have been able to turn their form around. In the seven games played so far, the Stars have won four games and are fourth in the table.
For the Sydney Sixers side (SIX) it is a game that they have to win to keep their third place intact. Just like the hosts Sydney Sixers too have the same points from the same amount of games.
STA vs SIX – Match Details
Match – Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, Big Bash League 2023, Match 28
Venue – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Date and Time – 6th January 2024, 1:45 PM IST
Live Coverage Details – Star Sports (TV) and Disney Hotstar (OTT)
STA vs SIX – Pitch Report
The skipper who wins the toss will bowl first and chase down the target that is set on the board. Every game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has seen the team chasing win the game.
Run scoring has been difficult at the MCG with the average score hovering around the 155-175 mark. Batting does get better under the lights as the pitch flattens out and the ball tends to carry much better off the wicket for stroke play.
STA vs SIX – Playing XI
Melbourne Stars –
Thomas Rogers, Daniel Lawrence, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Sam Harper, Hilton Cartwright, Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris, and Mark Steketee
Sydney Sixers –
Josh Philippe, James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, and Steve O Keefe.
STA vs SIX – Fantasy Cricket Teams
Grand League Team –
Batters – Thomas Rogers, James Vince, Daniel Lawrence and Kurtis Patterson
All-rounder – Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Marcus Stoinis, and Moises Henriques (VC)
Wicket-Keeper – Sam Harper
Bowlers – Joel Paris, Todd Murphy, and Steve O Keefe
Head-to-Head Team –
Batters – Thomas Rogers, James Vince, Daniel Lawrence and Kurtis Patterson (VC)
All-rounder – Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Marcus Stoinis, and Moises Henriques
Wicket-Keeper – Sam Harper
Bowlers – Joel Paris, Todd Murphy, and Steve O Keefe