SIX vs STR Today Dream11 Prediction, BBL 2024-25 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Squad, and Pitch Report
By Gurlal Singh
Cricket Player who is writing about cricket now.
Posted: December 25, 2024
Last updated: January 24, 2025
Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars will face each other in the 11th Big Bash League 2024-25 match. Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney will host the game on December 26, 2024.
| League | Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-2025 |
| Match | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars | 11TH Match |
| Date | 26 December, 2024 |
| Time | 12:35 PM IST |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
SYS vs MLS Match Preview
Sydney Sixers will Face Melbourne Stars in the 11th Big Bash League 2024-25 match. Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney will host the game on December 26, 2024.
Sydney Sixers: Sydney Sixers started their BBL 2024-25 season on a winning note, they clinical victory by 5 wickets in their opening match against Melbourne Renegades. In their second match, they defeated Sydney Thunder in their last ball thriller match. While chasing a challenging target of 164, Sixers’ Jordan Silk smashed 36 runs from just 25 deliveries. But Ben Dwarshuis became the Hero of the match with bat and bowl. He took 2 wickets in 4 overs and smashed 20 runs from just 8 deliveries to register a thriller win. Now the Sixers have 2 wins in the 2 matches and are in 2nd place in the point table. They will look to repeat their performance in the upcoming clash against Melbourne Stars.
Melbourne Stars: Melbourne Stars have played three matches and have lost all of them to find themself at the bottom of the table. They lost the tournament opener against Scorchers by 6 wickets, while in their 3rd match, they lost by 15 runs against Adelaide Strikers. The Stars are determined to secure their first win of the season.
SIX vs STR Pitch Report
- Pitch: Flat Track Pitch
- Batting Condition: Very Good
- Pace Bowling: Average
- Spin Bowling: Good
Past Performance Stats at the Venue
- The average 1st innings score at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney in international t20 matches is 170 runs, and in domestic T20 is 158 runs. This shows that the batting conditions at this venue are very good. This ground is Traditionally a high-scoring and good for batting, particularly under lights.
SIX vs STR Weather Report
- Sunny Day, A bit Cloudy
- Rain Chance – 2.76 %
- Humidity – 69 %
- Wind – 35 kph
SIX vs STR Toss Prediction
Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch
- Batting first could have advantages in night games. 11 Times batting first team wins the match out of 18 in International men’s games. And in T20 Domestic batting First won 30 matches out of 62 games. So, winning the toss and choosing to Bat is a good choice for teams.
Teams
Sydney Sixers: Moises Henriques(C), Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Jack Edwards, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw (wk), Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Steven Smith, Kurtis Patterson, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Perry, Jafer Chohan, Jackson Bird, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Ben Manenti
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis(C), Ben Duckett, Tom Fraser Rogers, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Sam Harper (wk), Tom Curran, Doug Warren, Adam Milne, Peter Siddle, Joe Clarke, Jonathan Merlo, Blake Macdonald, Campbell Kellaway, Scott Boland, Mark Steketee, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Austin Anlezark, Hamish McKenzie
SIX vs STR Head-to-Head Record
| Total H2H Match – 22 Sydney Sixers Won – 14 Melbourne Stars Won – 8 Team Form (Recent 5 Matches) Sydney Sixers: W, W, W, L, W, Melbourne Stars: L, L, L, L, L, Probable Playing 11 Sydney Sixers: Moises Henriques(C), Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Jack Edwards, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw (wk), Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis(C), Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Sam Harper (wk), Tom Curran, Doug Warren, Adam Milne, Peter Siddle, Player Stats of Both Teams Most Runs Sam Harper | MLS:- Inns: 3, Runs: 95, Avg: 31.67 Marcus Stoinis | MLS:- Inns:3, Runs: 90, Avg: 30 Moises Henriques | SYS:- Inns : 2, Runs: 70, Avg; 70 Most Wickets Ben Dwarshuis | SYS:- Match: 3, Wkts: 4, Avg: 17 Peter Siddle | MLS:- Match: 2, Wkts: 3, Avg: 16.67 Adam Milne| MLS:- Match: 3, Wkts: 3, Avg: 27.67 Must Picks for SYS vs MLS Match Top Wicket Keepers to pick Josh Philippe | WK | SYS: The right-handed batter has an impressive record in the Big Bash League. He has batted in 90 innings of this tournament matches in his career in which he has scored 2298 runs. The conditions at this venue will suit his batting style. So he became a must-pick for this match. Sam Harper | MLS: The 28-year-old wicket-keeper batter has played 83 T20 matches in the Big Bash League, in which he has scored 1565. In the last match against Adelaide Strikers, Harper scored 48 runs with the help of five fours and one six. He is currently in the list of top scorers in the league. Having him on your side would help you earn more fantasy points. Top Batters to Pick Ben Duckett | BAT | MLS: The English Batter has amassed 4819 runs in 198 T20 matches. He has good experience of playing in the domestic league all around the world. He did not perform well in his first match of BBL this season, but he still had the ability to win matches one-handed. He should be on your fantasy team. James Vince | BAT | SYS: The right-hand batter has played 73 T20 matches in the Big Bash League, in which he scored in 1987. His BBL records tell that keeping him in your fantasy team will help you gain some important fantasy points. Top All-Rounders to Pick Marcus Stoinis | MLS: In 104 BBL matches, Stoinis has gathered 2756 runs and has taken 40 wickets. He can turn a losing situation into a victory. He can perform at any time with the Bat and bowl. He must be included in Fantasy XI for this match. Moises Henriques | AR | SIX: The captain of the Sydney Sixers is important for your fantasy team. He can win matches on his own. In 125 T20 innings of BBL, he has scored 2973 runs and has also taken 21 wickets in 44 innings. Top Bowlers to Pick Peter Siddle| BOW | MLS: The right-arm fast-medium bowler has played 85 T20 BBL matches in which he has scalped 102 wickets. In both matches he played in this season, he picked at least one wicket in each match. His inclusion in your fantasy side will increase your chances of winning as well. Ben Dwarshuis | BOW | SIX: The left-arm pacer has picked up 138 wickets in 108 T20 BBL matches. He has gained enough experience of playing in BBL and domestic cricket. In his last match against Sydney Thunders, he performed well with bat and bowl. Having him on your side will increase your chances of winning. Avoidable Players Lachlan Shaw (wk), Joel Davies |
Captain
Sam Harper, Marcus Stoinis
Vice Captain
Moises Henriques, Jack Edwards
SIX vs STR Today Match Prediction
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: Sydney Sixers (opts to bat first)
- Power-Play Score: 55-65
- STR Total: 170-190
- Match Winner: Sydney Sixers
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: Melbourne Stars (opts to bat first)
- Power-Play Score: 45-55
- STA Total: 150-170
- Match Winner: Sydney Sixers
Who Will Win Today’s SIX vs STR Cricket Match?
Sydney Sixers have an upper hand in the match against Melbourne Stars. Stars have lost all three games, while the Sixers have won both opening matches. They are well aware of the conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and they have players who can exploit it excellently. Considering these factors, we reckon Sydney Sixers to win this match.
Dream11 Team For This Match
Head to Head
Grand League
Disclaimer
This is a team that is created based on the author’s knowledge, analysis, and judgment. While selecting your team, do take note of the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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