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STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 28, Australian T20 League Bash (BBL 2024-25)

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for match 28 of the Australian T20 League Bash (BBL 2024-25), to be played between STA vs SIX in Melbourne.
Match No. 28 of the Big Bash League 2024-25 will be the rematch of the 11th match played earlier this season. Melbourne Stars are all set to lock horns with Sydney Sixers in this upcoming contest.
This match will begin at 1:45 PM IST on Thursday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Sixers beat the Stars by eight wickets in their last meeting earlier this season.
They are currently sitting at the top of the points table with nine points from six matches. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars are at the bottom of the table, and this is a do-or-die clash for them.
STA vs SIX: Match Details
Match: Melbourne Stars (STA) vs Sydney Sixers (SIX), 28th Match, Australian T20 League Bash (BBL 2024-25)
Match Date: January 9, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 1:45 PM IST / 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
STA vs SIX: Head-to-Head: STA (8) – SIX (15)
A total of 22 matches have been played between these two sides so far. Sydney Sixers have won 15 games, including the last win, while Melbourne Stars have registered wins in eight matches.
STA vs SIX: Weather Report
The forecast for Thursday evening in Melbourne suggests rain precipitation of 15 percent with the temperature around 31°C. The humidity is expected to be around 30 percent with the average wind speed around 3-4 km/h.
STA vs SIX: Pitch Report
The surface at the MCG is an excellent deck for fast bowlers because of the pace and bounce it has. The boundaries are also pretty big, which allows spinners to use the flight more. The batters can use the bounce and play shots on the front foot. Traditionally, it is not the venue where you can chase targets.
STA vs SIX: Predicted XIs
Melbourne Stars: Thomas Fraser Rogers, Ben Duckett, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle
Sydney Sixers: James Vince, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 STA vs SIX Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Josh Philippe
Batters: James Vince, Ben Duckett
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Daniel Lawrence
Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Peter Siddle, Jackson Bird
Captain First-Choice: Marcus Stoinis || Captain Second-Choice: Hayden Kerr
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Ben Dwarshuis || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Ben Duckett
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 STA vs SIX Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Sam Harper, Josh Philippe
Batters: James Vince, Ben Duckett
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr
Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Peter Siddle, Jackson Bird
Captain First-Choice: Ben Duckett || Captain Second-Choice: Josh Philippe
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Glenn Maxwell || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Sam Harper
SIX vs STA: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Melbourne Stars are at the bottom of the table, but they have won two back-to-back games, which must have given them some sort of confidence going forward. They are also playing at home, and home support is always an edge. That is why we back Melbourne Stars to win this clash.
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