BBL 2024-25, Match 28 Preview: The 28th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 will be played between the Melbourne Stars and the Sydney Sixers today, January 9. The match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
So far in the tournament, the Melbourne Stars have played seven matches, winning two and losing four. They are currently at the bottom of the points table, sitting in the eighth position with just 4 points. On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers have performed brilliantly, playing six matches with four wins, one loss, and one match ending without a result. The Sixers are at the top of the points table.
Head-to-Head Record: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers
The Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers have faced each other 23 times in the Big Bash League. The Sixers hold the upper hand, having won 15 matches, while the Stars have won only 8. Historically, matches between these two teams are highly competitive, but the Sixers have a clear edge in terms of victories.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) typically has some grass, which assists fast bowlers with the new ball. Fast bowlers can expect bounce and movement early in the match. However, as the game progresses, the pitch becomes more favourable for batting, allowing batsmen to play their shots freely. Due to the large dimensions of the ground, spinners can also get success with slower deliveries.
.@StarsBBL: Duckett, Harper (wk), Webster, Lawrence, Stoinis (c), Maxwell, Cartwright, Mir, Paris, Steketee, Siddle@SixersBBL: Philippe (wk), Vince, Patterson, Henriques (c), Silk, Edwards, Kerr, Dwarshuis, Abbott, Hosein, Murphy
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— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 9, 2025
Match Details: Timing and Venue
Match: 28th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25
Teams: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers
Date: January 9, 2025
Time: 1:45 PM IST / 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
STA vs SIX, BBL 2024-25 Live Streaming Details:
The match will be live-streamed in India on Disney+ Hotstar.
The Melbourne Stars take on the Sydney Sixers.
With form and firepower on their side, who will come out on top tonight?#BBLOnStar 👉 Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, THU 9 JAN, 1:45 PM onwards! pic.twitter.com/5ucsX0hsL8
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 9, 2025
Weather Report
The weather forecast for Thursday evening in Melbourne predicts a 15% chance of rain, with temperatures around 31°C. Humidity is expected to be about 30%, and the average wind speed will be 3-4 km/h.
Key Players to Watch
- Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Marcus Stoinis (Captain), Glenn Maxwell, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle
- Sydney Sixers: Josh Phillipe (Wicketkeeper), James Vince, Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott
Probable Playing XI for Both Teams
Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (WK), Daniel Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Osama Mir, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle
Sydney Sixers: Josh Phillipe (WK), James Vince, Curtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Sean Abbott
STA vs SIX, BBL 2024-25 Squads
Melbourne Stars Squad: 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 Squad: 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