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The Melbourne Cricket Ground is gearing up for a thrilling encounter as the Melbourne Stars are set to face off against the Sydney Sixers in the 28th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place on January 6, promising fans an action-packed evening of T20 cricket.
In their previous outing, the Melbourne Stars showcased their dominance as they clashed with the Melbourne Renegades. The Stars emerged victorious in a commanding fashion, securing an impressive 8-wicket win.
On the flip side, the Sydney Sixers had a close encounter with the Brisbane Heat in their last fixture. Unfortunately for the Sixers, they faced a narrow defeat by just 3 runs, adding an element of determination and a hunger for redemption to their upcoming clash with the Stars. The Sixers will be aiming to bounce back with a strong performance and secure a crucial victory to climb up the BBL standings.
Big Bash League 2023-24, Match 28:
- Date and time: January 06, 08:15 am GMT | 01:45 pm IST | 07:15 pm local
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report:
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch is renowned for maintaining a consistently balanced surface globally, skillfully achieving a harmonious equilibrium that caters to the needs of both batters and bowlers. In the initial stages, bowlers enjoy some assistance, particularly with regard to a reliable bounce. As the pitch evolves, batters find increased freedom to execute their shots.
STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Josh Philippe
- Batters: Hilton Cartwright, Jordan Silk, James Vince, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Dan Lawrence
- All-rounders: Moises Henriques, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Jack Edwards
- Bowlers: Sean Abbott
STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Glenn Maxwell (c), Moises Henriques (vc)
Choice 2: Marcus Stoinis (c), Josh Philippe (vc)
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STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Beau Webster, Usama Mir, Hayden Kerr, Kurtis Patterson
STA vs SIX Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 06, 08:15 am GMT):
Squads:
Melbourne Stars: Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Haris Rauf, Nick Larkin, Joel Paris, Corey Rocchiccioli, Imad Wasim
Sydney Sixers: James Vince, Josh Philippe (wk), Steven Smith, Jack Edwards, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Hayden Kerr, Tom Curran, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy, Izharulhaq Naveed, Joel Davies, Mitchell Perry, Jordan Silk, Daniel Hughes, Steve O’Keefe
