The 28th confrontation Big Bash League (BBL) will happen in melbourne star and sydney sixers in the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Both teams have won consecutive seasons in this game. While the Stars’ goal is to win and surpass adelaide strikerthe 76ers will look to solidify their position at the top of the standings. It’s been an excellent season for the Sixers, who have lost just one game in six games so far. The Stars, on the other hand, are slowly returning to their winning ways after a five-game losing streak this season that puts them at the bottom of the standings.

Big Bash League 2024-25, Game 28:

• Date and time: January 9, 8:15 AM GMT/1:45 PM IST/7:15 PM local time
• Place: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Melbourne Cricket Ground Report:

The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) usually offers a balanced game between bat and ball in the T20 format. The surface generally provides good bounce and dribbling, favoring fast bowlers, especially in the early overs. A large outfield makes runs between the wickets crucial as boundaries can be more difficult to draw. The seamer often takes advantage of the way the new ball swings, especially under lights. Teams that win the toss usually prefer to bowl and take advantage of the conditions in favor of the pacers in the initial stages of the game.

STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• goalkeeper: Josh Phillip, Sam Harper
• Batsman: Moises Henriquez, Ben Duckett, James Vince
• All-rounder: Marcus Stonis, Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster
• Bowler: Ben Devasius, Peter Sidell, Todd Murphy

STA VS SIX Dream11 predicted captain and vice-captain:

• Choose one: Moises HenriquezBen Devasius
• Choice 2: Ben Duckett, Moises Henriquez

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STA with 6 Dream11 prediction backups:

Hilton Cartwright, Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Osama Mir

STA vs SIX Dream11 Team Today’s match (January 9, 8:15 AM GMT):

Squad:

Melbourne Stars: Thomas Fraser Rogers, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper (w), Daniel Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Wu Sama Mir, Joel Paris, Mark Stecki, Peter Siddle, Jonathan Merlo, Doug Warren, Beau Webster

Sydney 76ers lineup: Josh Phillip (w), James Vince, Curtis Patterson, Moises Henriquez (c), Jordan Silk, Jake Edwards, Hayden Kerr , Sean Abbott, Ben Devasius, Akair Hussain, Todd Murphy, Joel Davis, Mitchell Perry, Lachlan Shaw

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