SIX vs STA Dream11 Prediction, Match 11, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Sydney Sixers are set to face the Melbourne Stars in the 11th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Friday, December 26.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 25 Dec 2025, 21:59 IST

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Table Of Contents

Preview

In the 11th game of the BBL 2025-26, Sydney Sixers (SIX) are set to face Melbourne Stars (STA). The Sydney Sixers have not had a good start to this season, having lost two games in a row. But they performed well in the last game and won by 47 runs against the Sydney Thunder. In which Josh Philipps played well and scored 96 runs in 56 balls. Babar Azam also scored 58 runs, while Jack Edwards did well in bowling and took five wickets in the last game.

On the other hand, the Melbourne Stars also had a good start, winning both games played so far. In the last game, they won by 6 wickets against the Adelaide Strikers. Sam Harper was the best performer for them as he scored 55 runs off 36 balls. While Tom Curran and Haris Rauf did well with the ball and took three wickets each.

Match Information

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 11

Big Bash League, 26 Dec 2025, Fri, 12:35 PM IST ,Sydney Cricket Ground

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Sydney Cricket Ground

Rain

20.7°C

91% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sydney Sixers

W
L
L
L
L

Melbourne Stars

W
W
L
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Sam Harper

STA - wk

381 Runs

11 Matches

2

Steve Smith

SIX - bat

299 Runs

6 Matches

3

292 Runs

13 Matches

4

273 Runs

11 Matches

5

Babar Azam

SIX - bat

202 Runs

11 Matches

185 Runs

13 Matches

1

Tom Curran

STA - ALL-ROUNDER

187.50

10 Matches

2

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

168.35

13 Matches

3

Steve Smith

SIX - bat

167.98

6 Matches

4

Kane Richardson

SIX - bowl

166.67

2 Matches

5

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

159.30

13 Matches

6

Blake Macdonald

STA - bat

158.49

5 Matches

1

Haris Rauf

STA - bowl

20 Wkts

11 Matches

2

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

19 Wkts

13 Matches

3

Peter Siddle

STA - bowl

16 Wkts

11 Matches

4

Tom Curran

STA - ALL-ROUNDER

16 Wkts

10 Matches

5

Ben Dwarshuis

SIX - bowl

16 Wkts

12 Matches

6

15 Wkts

11 Matches

1

Benjamin Manenti

SIX - all

5.94

9 Matches

2

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

6.23

13 Matches

3

Charles Stobo

SIX - bowl

6.50

1 Match

4

Peter Siddle

STA - bowl

7.13

11 Matches

5

Sean Abbott

SIX - bowl

7.26

10 Matches

6

7.30

11 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sydney Sixers

JR Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, JC Silk, Babar Azam, J Edwards, Moises Henriques (C), Joel Davies, Jafer Chohan, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, KW Richardson

Bench : Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, BAD Manenti, Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith, SM Curran, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Perry, Charles Stobo, Harjas Singh, R Kingsell

Melbourne Stars

JM Clarke (wk), Tom Rogers, SB Harper, MP Stoinis (C), HWR Cartwright, GJ Maxwell, TK Curran, Mark Steketee, Haris Rauf, PM Siddle, Campbell Kellaway

Bench : Hamish McKenzie, Liam Hatcher, Mitchell Swepson, Austin Anlezark, SM Boland

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney is a neutral surface. Batting is easier in the first innings. The pitch tends to favour the bowlers in the second innings. Furthermore, the pitch slows down in the second innings, making it more difficult to chase. Therefore, the team winning the toss often chooses to bat first to take advantage of favourable starting conditions.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

146

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Jack Edwards SIX | ALL-ROUNDER

Jack Edwards is an excellent all-rounder who performed brilliantly in the recent past. Moreover, he took five wickets in the last game against the Sydney Thunder.

8
VC

Marcus Stoinis STA | BAT

Marcus Stoinis performed well in the last season and became the second-highest scorer for his team. Moreover, he scored 32 runs off 22 balls in the last game against the Adelaide Strikers. Fans will definitely hope for good performances from him this season.

8.5

Josh Philippe SIX | WK

Philippe is an aggressive top-order batter who is in good form. He scored 283 runs in the last 11 games. Moreover, he scored 96 runs in the previous game against the Sydney Thunder. He can definitely surprise his opponents with good performances.

7.5

Sam Harper STA | WK

Sam Harper is currently performing well. Moreover, he has scored 55 runs in the last game. His brilliant performance in the top order will definitely affect the team's performance this season.

7.5

Joel Davies SIX | BOWL

Joel Davies is an excellent all-rounder who is currently in excellent form. He took three wickets in the last game against the Sydney Thunder. Davies can perform well in many crucial matches as well.

7

Tom Curran STA | ALL-ROUNDER

Tom Curran is an excellent bowler and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took three wickets in the last game against Adelaide. He has performed well in many crucial matches.

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6.5

Liam Hatcher

STA | BOWL

8.5

Jordan Silk

SIX | BAT

Last Updated On - Dec 25 2025 9:59 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SIX

6 : 5

STA

Credits Left
13/100

Mega League
Josh Philippe

8.5

Sam Harper

7.5

Joe Clarke

8

Marcus Stoinis
VC

8

Daniel Hughes

7

Babar Azam

9

Tom Curran

7

Jack Edwards
C

8

Joel Davies

7.5

Ben Dwarshuis

8

Haris Rauf

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SIX

5 : 6

STA

Credits Left
15.5/100

Head To Head
Josh Philippe
VC

8.5

Sam Harper
C

7.5

Joe Clarke

8

Marcus Stoinis

8

Daniel Hughes

7

Tom Rogers

7

Tom Curran

7

Jack Edwards

8

Joel Davies

7.5

Peter Siddle

8

Ben Dwarshuis

8

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