Melbourne Stars will take on Sydney Sixers in Match No. 27 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, January 8.
The Melbourne Stars are third on the points table, having won four of their six matches. They also defeated the Sydney Sixers in their earlier encounter this season and will aim to repeat that performance to strengthen their campaign and climb higher in the standings.
Sydney Sixers, meanwhile, sit fourth with three wins from six games. After a mixed campaign so far, this match is crucial for the Sydney Sixers to maintain their position in the top four and potentially move up the table later in the tournament.
STA vs SIX — Match Details
| Match Details | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, Match 27, BBL 2025-26 |
| Date and Time(IST) | Thursday, January 8; 1:45 PM |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | JioStar Network Channel and JioHotstar (App and Website) |
Melbourne Cricket Ground — Pitch Report
The Melbourne Cricket Ground generally favours the team batting second, while bowlers have played a crucial role in most games. In the three BBL matches played at the venue so far, scores have typically ranged between 150 and 170. A similar scoring pattern can be expected in the upcoming clash between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers.
STA vs SIX — Head-to-Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 25 |
| STA Won | 09 |
| SIX Won | 15 |
| Tied | 01 |
| First-ever fixture | December 26, 2011 |
| Most-recent fixture | December 26, 2025 |
STA vs SIX — Predicted Playing 11s
Melbourne Stars
Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
Sydney Sixers
Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Ben Manenti, Hayden Kerr
STA vs SIX — Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Sam Harper
Sam Harper could be the key batter in this clash, having been the leading run-scorer in the BBL so far. He has amassed 251 runs at an impressive average of 83.66, including a century and a half-century. Harper has been the driving force behind Melbourne Stars’ batting and will look to continue his form with another big performance in the upcoming game.
Probable Best Bowler: Peter Siddle
Peter Siddle could be the key bowler in this clash. He has claimed 12 wickets so far, forming an effective partnership with Haris Rauf for Melbourne Stars. Despite his age, Siddle’s bowling continues to be match-defining. With a bowling average of 14.58, his four-over spells are expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming fixture.
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