Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Dream11 prediction - get fantasy tips, playing XI, pitch report, and weather update for Big Bash League, 2024/25

Sydney Sixers (SIX) will take on Melbourne Stars (STA) in Match 11 of the Big Bash League, 2024/25. The match will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney on December 26, 2024, at 12:35 PM IST.

SIX vs STA (Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars), Match 11 - Match Information

Match: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 11
Date: December 26, 2024
Time: 12:35 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney

SIX vs STA (Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars), Match 11 Preview

Sydney Sixers have played 2 matches in the series and are ranked third on the points table, while Melbourne Stars have played 3 and are placed eighth.

Both teams last played against each other in the Match 28 of the Big Bash League, 2023/24 where James Vince scored the highest fantasy points for Sydney Sixers with 113 match fantasy points while Scott Boland topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Melbourne Stars with 62 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Sydney Sixers, they beat Sydney Thunder by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for Sydney Sixers was Ben Dwarshuis who scored 88 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars lost to them by 15 runs. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Stars was Adam Milne who scored 73 fantasy points.

SIX vs STA, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 156 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 70% of its matches. The team winning the toss will look to bat first here.

Weather Report for Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney

Temperature will hover around 22.24 °C with 77% humidity. 10.23 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

SIX vs STA, Head to Head

In the 22 matches played between these 2 teams, Melbourne Stars all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while batters have earned the most fantasy points for Sydney Sixers.

SIX vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. James Michael Vince
   James Vince is a batter with an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. The right-handed batter has scored 99 runs in the last 5 matches.
2. Lachlan Shaw
   Lachlan Shaw is an inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 8.3. The right-handed batter has scored 79 runs in the recently played 5 matches.
3. Hilton William Raymond Cartwright
   Hilton Cartwright is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. The right-handed batter has scored 143 runs in the recently played 5 matches.

SIX vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Sean Anthony Abbott
   Sean Abbott can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Sean Abbott has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. The right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 8 wickets in the recent 4 matches. Abbott has done very well against this opposition, taking 6 wickets in the recent matches.
2. Benjamin James Dwarshuis
   Ben Dwarshuis can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. The left-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 4 wickets in the recent 3 matches. Dwarshuis has been very successful against this team, taking 5 wickets in the recent matches.
3. Douglas Warren
   Doug Warren is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 7.1. The slow left-arm orthodox bowler has taken 1 wicket in the recent match.

SIX vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Beau Jacob Webster
   Beau Webster is an all-rounder with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. The right-handed batter has scored 54 runs in the recent 4 matches. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in the recent matches.
2. Glenn James Maxwell
   Glenn Maxwell is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. The right-handed batter has scored 79 runs in the recent 3 matches. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket.
3. Moises Constantino Henriques
   Moises Henriques is an all-rounder with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The right-handed batter has scored 201  runs in the recently played 5 matches.

SIX vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

The Top Point Getters for Sydney Sixers are Ben Dwarshuis with 88 match fantasy points. Jordan Silk with 60 match fantasy points and Josh Philippe with 49 match fantasy points.

The Top Point Getters for Melbourne Stars are Adam Milne with 73 match fantasy points. Peter Siddle with 72 match fantasy points and Sam Harper with 71 match fantasy points.

SIX vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Beau Jacob Webster
   Beau Webster is an all-rounder with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. The right-handed batter has scored 54 runs in the recent 4 matches. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in the recent matches.
2. Sean Anthony Abbott
   Sean Abbott can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Sean Abbott has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. The right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 8 wickets in the recent 4 matches. Abbott has done very well against this opposition, taking 6 wickets in the recent matches.
3. James Michael Vince
   James Vince is a batter with an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. The right-handed batter has scored 99 runs in the last 5 matches.
4. Glenn James Maxwell
   Glenn Maxwell is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. The right-handed batter has scored 79 runs in the recent 3 matches. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket.
5. Benjamin James Dwarshuis
   Ben Dwarshuis can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. The left-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 4 wickets in the recent 3 matches. Dwarshuis has been very successful against this team, taking 5 wickets in the recent matches.

SIX vs STA Squad Information

Melbourne Stars (STA) Squad: Peter Siddle, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Adam Milne, Mark Steketee, Joel Paris, Ben Duckett, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Tom Curran, Sam Harper, Jonathan Merlo, Brody Couch, Campbell Kellaway, Thomas Rogers, Hamish McKenzie, Blake Macdonald, Austin Anlezark and Doug Warren

Sydney Sixers (SIX) Squad: Moises Henriques, James Vince, Jackson Bird, Sean Abbott, Kurtis Patterson, Akeal Hosein, Jordan Silk, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe, Benjamin Manenti, Todd Murphy, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Perry, Lachlan Shaw, Joel Davies and Jafer Chohan

SIX vs STA Possible Playing XI

Melbourne Stars (STA) Possible Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Hilton Cartwright, Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper, Peter Siddle, Doug Warren, Adam Milne, Glenn Maxwell, Tom Curran, Beau Webster and Marcus Stoinis

Sydney Sixers (SIX) Possible Playing XI: Moises Henriques, Josh Philippe, Lachlan Shaw, James Vince, Jordan Silk, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Jack Edwards and Joel Davies

SIX vs STA Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Lachlan Shaw and Josh Philippe

Batters: James Vince, Hilton Cartwright and Ben Duckett

All-Rounders: Beau Webster, Tom Curran and Jack Edwards

Bowlers: Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis and Adam Milne

Captain: Hilton Cartwright

Vice-Captain: Lachlan Shaw

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