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The 28th crash of the Big Bash League (BBL) will take place between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers in the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Both teams come into this match having recorded consecutive wins in the season. While Stars will try to win and advance. Adelaide StrikersThe Sixers hope 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, on the other hand, are slowly returning to winning ways after 5 consecutive losses in the season that placed 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
- Event: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Report:
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball in T20 format. The surface usually provides good bounce and carry, which benefits fast bowlers, especially in the first few overs. Large outfields make running between wickets crucial, as boundaries can be harder to hit. Closers often take advantage of the new ball swing, especially under the lights. Teams that win the toss generally prefer to bowl and take advantage of pacer-friendly conditions in the initial phases of the game.
STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Window holders: Josh Philippe, Sam Harper
- Hitters: Moisés Henriques, Ben Duckett, James Vince
- All terrain: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster
- Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Peter Siddle, Todd Murphy
STA VS SIX Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Prediction:
- Option 1: Moisés HenriquesBen Dwarshuis
- Option 2: Ben Duckett, Moisés 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 am GMT):
Squads:
Melbourne All-Star Team: 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 Team: 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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