SIX vs STA Big Bash League Match Preview:

The eleventh match of the Men's BBL 2025 will take place on Friday, December 26, between the Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars. The Sixers won their first match in the tournament by a margin of 47 runs against the Sydney Thunder in the previous encounter. The SIX batting team has shown promise, with Josh Philippe and Babar Azam leading the charge, while Jack Edwards was effective with the ball and took 5 wickets.

Similarly, STA is heading to this game after winning the recent match against Adelaide Strikers by 6 wickets. They successfully chased down a total of 155 runs on the back of Sam Harper's performance. With both sides showing excellent performances, this shapes up to be an interesting contest.

SIX & STA Recent Performance:

SIX vs STA Big Bash League  Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Big Bash League 
• Match: SIX vs STA Match 11
• Date: 26 Dec. 2025
• Match Start Time: 12:35 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar.

SIX vs STA Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

SIX vs STA Pitch & Weather Report:

The sky is partly sunny, but there are no signs of rain. The temperature will remain at around 18.0°C. Previous statistics indicate that the average score at this venue is between 137 and 155 runs. The pitch offers a little assistance to pacers.

Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia Stats: 

Sydney Cricket Ground pitch offers an ideal surface for batting. However, pacers get a little assistance at the start of the match. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.    

SIX vs STA Probable Playing 11

Sydney Sixers (SIX) Probable 11:

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

Melbourne Stars (STA) Probable 11:

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

SIX vs STA- Top Picks from SIX

SIX vs STA- Top Picks from STA

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Jack Edwards (SIX) is a solid all-rounder; his all-around capabilities make him a valuable player for upcoming games.

Josh Philippe (SIX) played an explosive knock of 96 runs off just 57 deliveries. He is a must-own pick for this match.

Marcus Stoinis (STA) has been lethal with the ball and bat. He has scored 94 runs and claimed 3 wickets in this tournament.

Sam Harper (STA) showed his batting ability in the previous match against the Strikers, scoring 55 runs in 36 balls.

SIX vs STA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

SIX vs STA Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

SIX vs STA Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

SIX vs STA Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

Melbourne Stars are expected to win this match. The STA has won two games in a row and is at the top of the point table. Additionally, Jack Edwards’s excellent form is also a good sign for them.

SIX vs STA Match 11 FAQ

Who is likely to win the SIX vs STA match today?

Melbourne Stars (SIX) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Melbourne Stars

Who are the top fantasy picks for the SIX vs STA Dream11 team?

Jack Edwards, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Sam Harper, Babar Azam and Campbell Kellaway

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 137 and 155 runs.