Match 28 of the Big Bash League, 2023/24 will be played between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers (STA vs SIX) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne on 6th January at 01:45 PM IST.
STA vs SIX (Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers), Match 28 - Match Information
Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, Match 28
Date: 6th January, 2024
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
STA vs SIX (Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers), Match 28 Preview
Melbourne Stars have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Sydney Sixers have played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
Big Bash League, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Big Bash League, 2023/24. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEA | 7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | +1.671 |
| SCO | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | +1.870 |
| SIX | 7 | 3 | 2 | 8 | +0.109 |
| STA | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -1.140 |
| HUR | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.068 |
| THU | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -0.421 |
| REN | 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 | -0.520 |
| STR | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -0.648 |
In their previous encounter in this series, Hilton Cartwright was the Man of the Match and Haris Rauf scored the highest fantasy points for Melbourne Stars with 91 match fantasy points while James Vince topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sydney Sixers with 111 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Melbourne Stars against Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars beat Melbourne Renegades by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Stars was Glenn Maxwell who scored 101 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Brisbane Heat, Brisbane Heat beat Sydney Sixers by 3 runs (D/L method). The top fantasy player for Sydney Sixers was Jack Edwards who scored 61 fantasy points.
STA vs SIX, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 149 runs. The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
The temperature will hover around 26°C with 57% humidity. 2.51 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
STA vs SIX, Head-to-Head
In the 21 matches played between these 2 teams, Melbourne Stars' all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the batters have earned the most fantasy points for Sydney Sixers.
STA vs SIX 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
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Lawrence | 3 | 57 | 11.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 7, 50, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Thomas Rogers | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 0 | 0 | 42, 8, 21, 20, 21 | - |
| James Vince | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 0 | 0 | 9, 83, 10, 5, 1 | - |
- Daniel William Lawrence
Dan Lawrence is a batter with an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 0, 7, 50, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 11.4 per match.
- Thomas Fraser Rogers
Thomas Rogers is a batter with an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Thomas Rogers is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 112 runs at an average of 22.4 per match.
- James Michael Vince
James Vince is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. James Vince is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 108 runs averaging 21.6 per match.
STA vs SIX 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
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve O'Keefe | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.6 | - | 1, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 13, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mark Steketee | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 5 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Stephen Norman John O'Keefe
Steve O'Keefe can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Steve O'Keefe is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 1, 1, 4 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Benjamin James Dwarshuis
Ben Dwarshuis is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Ben Dwarshuis has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 0, 1, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.2. Ben Dwarshuis has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 3 matches he played here, he has taken 6 wickets.
- Mark Thomas Steketee
Mark Steketee is a bowler with an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recent 4 matches, Mark Steketee has taken 1 wicket at an average of 0.2. He has bowled well at this venue as in the last 4 matches this player played here, he has taken 5 wickets.
STA vs SIX 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
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 60 | 12 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 32, 0, 28, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 3 |
| Beau Webster | 4 | 80 | 16 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 14, 66, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Moises Henriques | 4 | 50 | 10 | 2 | 0.4 | 22, 5, 23, 0, 20 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Glenn Maxwell has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 60 runs averaging 12 per match. Glenn Maxwell is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1, 0, 2, 0 and 3 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match.
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, Beau Webster has scored 80 runs averaging 16 per match.
- Moises Constantino Henriques
Moises Henriques is an all-rounder with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 22, 5, 23, 0 and 20 runs at an average of 10 per match.
STA vs SIX 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
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 60 | 12 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 32, 0, 28, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 3 |
| Beau Webster | 4 | 80 | 16 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 14, 66, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jack Edwards | 3 | 64 | 12.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 22, 0, 30, 12 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Thomas Rogers | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 0 | 0 | 42, 8, 21, 20, 21 | - |
| Josh Philippe | 5 | 130 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 41, 19, 25, 16, 29 | - |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 13, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Melbourne Stars are Glenn Maxwell with 101 match fantasy points, Beau Webster with 61 match fantasy points and Thomas Rogers with 56 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Sydney Sixers are Jack Edwards with 61 match fantasy points, Josh Philippe with 55 match fantasy points and Ben Dwarshuis with 51 match fantasy points.
STA vs SIX 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
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 60 | 12 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 32, 0, 28, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 3 |
| Beau Webster | 4 | 80 | 16 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 14, 66, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Steve O'Keefe | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.6 | - | 1, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Dan Lawrence | 3 | 57 | 11.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 7, 50, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 13, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is an all-rounder with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Glenn Maxwell is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 60 runs at an average of 12 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1, 0, 2, 0 and 3 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match.
- Beau Jacob Webster
Beau Webster is an all-rounder with an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Beau Webster is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 80 runs at an average of 16 per match.
- Stephen Norman John O'Keefe
Steve O'Keefe is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Steve O'Keefe is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 1, 1, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.6. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 1, 1, 4 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Daniel William Lawrence
Dan Lawrence is a batter with an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Dan Lawrence is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 0, 7, 50, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 11.4 per match.
- Benjamin James Dwarshuis
Ben Dwarshuis is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Ben Dwarshuis bowls left-arm fast-medium and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 0, 1, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.2. This player has been very successful at this venue as in the recent 3 matches Ben Dwarshuis played here, he has taken 6 wickets.
STA vs SIX Squad Information
Melbourne Stars (STA) Squad: Liam Dawson, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Imad Wasim, Joe Burns, Mark Steketee, Olly Stone, Scott Boland, Joel Paris, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Nick Larkin, Sam Harper, Dan Lawrence, Harry Brook, Jonathan Merlo, Haris Rauf, Corey Rocchiccioli, Brody Couch, Campbell Kellaway and Thomas Rogers.
Sydney Sixers (SIX) Squad: Steven Smith, Moises Henriques, Steve O'Keefe, James Vince, Jackson Bird, Sean Abbott, Kurtis Patterson, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Ryan Hadley, Josh Philippe, Todd Murphy, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Perry, Izharulhaq Naveed and Joel Davies.
STA vs SIX Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Sam Harper
Batters: Thomas Rogers and Nick Larkin
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster and Moises Henriques
Bowlers: Steve O'Keefe, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Usama Mir and Nathan Coulter-Nile
Captain: Moises Henriques
Vice-Captain: Steve O'Keefe
Photo credit: Alamy
