BBL 2021-22, Match 1: SIX vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview

The opening match of the 2021-22 edition of the Big Bash League will be played between the Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars. The Sydney Sixers emerged as the champions of the 2020 edition of the competition, and beat the Perth Scorchers by 27 runs in the summit clash.

The Melbourne Stars, on the other hand, finished at the 7th place in the points table, winning 5 out of their 14 matches. Both teams will look to start their campaigns in the tournament with a win.

Match Details

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 1

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

Date & Time: December 5th, at 02:05 PM IST and 07:30 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Six

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sydney is a good one for batting. The bounce will be true on this surface, and the batters can get value for their stroke play. The ball will also nip around, the fast bowlers will get good carry, especially in the early part of the innings.

Probable Playing XIs for SIX vs STA

Sydney Sixers

Josh Philippe, James Vince, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Tom Curran, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshius, Steve O Keefe, Chris Jordan

Melbourne Stars

J Clarke (WK), M Stoinis, N Larkin, G Maxwell (C), B Webster, H Cartwright, C Hinchliffe, S Rainbird, A Zampa, S Faridoun, B Couch / Sam Elliot

Top Picks for SIX vs STA Dream11 Match

Top Picks – Batters

James Vince is a dangerous player at the top of the order. In his entire career, Vince has played 267 T20 matches and plundered over 7000 runs at a strike rate of over 130. He scored 537 runs in the previous edition of the tournament.

Marcus Stoinis was in good form in the last BBL season and plundered 396 runs at an excellent strike rate of 142.44.

Top Picks – All Rounders

Glenn Maxwell is a batter who can destroy any bowling attack, and his strike rate of over 150 in T20 cricket vindicates the same. Maxwell can also scalp useful wickets with his off-spin.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Ben Dwarshius was the 2nd highest wicket-taker in the last edition of the BBL. He scalped 24 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 16.79.

Adam Zampa was outstanding with the ball last year in the BBL. The leg spinner prized out 19 willow wielders and scalped his wickets at a strike rate of 14.20.

Top Picks – Wicket Keepers

Josh Philippe was in top form in the previous BBL edition and plundered 508 runs at an average of 31.75 and a strike rate of close to 150.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SIX vs STA Dream11 Match

Joe Clarke, Josh Philippe, B Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Jordan Silk, James Vince (VC), Glenn Maxwell (C), Adam Zampa, Rainbird, Ben Dwarshius, S Abbott

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SIX vs STA Dream11 Match

Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, N Larkin, D Hughes, James Vince (C), Glenn Maxwell (VC), Dan Christian, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshius, Chris Jordan, Sean Abbott

SIX vs STA Risky Captaincy Choices

Marcus Stoinis is an excellent risky captaincy choice for this match. He can contribute with both bat and ball.

Player you should avoid

Steve O’ Keefe has not been amongst the wickets in the recent past and can be avoided from your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.