BBL 2025-26 Match 11: SIX vs STA head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

Sydney Sixers face table-toppers Melbourne Stars in Match 11 of BBL 2025–26, with both teams aiming to strengthen their position at the SCG.

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The Sydney Sixers (SIX) will lock horns with the Melbourne Stars (STA) in Match 11 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday, 26th December.

The Sydney Sixers have played three games so far, winning one and losing two. Currently, they are third in the points table and will be looking to register a win in this encounter. The Sixers have some good moments of cricket but will have to perform much better if they are going to overcome a strong Stars team.

The Melbourne Stars, on the other hand, have had a flawless beginning to their tournament. They have won both the matches they have played and find themselves placed right on top of the table. The Melbourne Stars will be looking to extend their winning streak and achieve their third successive win.

SIX vs STA: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

  • Matches Played: 24
  • Sydney Sixers Won: 15
  • Melbourne Stars Won: 8
  • Tied: 1
  • No Result: 0

SIX vs STA: Pitch Report

The pitch at Sydney Cricket Ground generally assists the batsmen in the initial stages of the match. The batsmen will be able to hit their shots comfortably once they are settled in. Fast bowlers may get some initial support in terms of movement, whereas spinners will come into action as the match wears on. The teams chasing the target have generally performed very well at this ground.

See Also: BBL 2025: SCO vs HUR Today Match Prediction – 12th Match, Who Will Win Today?

SIX vs STA: Predicted Playing XIs

Sydney Sixers (SIX): 

Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (WK), Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davies, Todd Murphy, Jafer Chohan, and Kane Richardson.

Melbourne Stars (STA):

Joe Clarke, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Marcus Stoinis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Sam Harper (WK), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, and Peter Siddle.

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