STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction, Match 27, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Melbourne Stars are set to face the Sydney Sixers in the 27th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on Thursday, January 8.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 08 Jan 2026, 13:53 IST

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Preview

In the 27th game of the BBL 2025-26, Melbourne Stars (STA) are set to face Sydney Sixers (SIX). Melbourne Stars had an outstanding start to this season as they won four games in a row. However, they lost the last two back-to-back games. In the last game, they lost by 4 wickets against the Melbourne Renegades. In which Tom Curran and Campbell Kellaway performed brilliantly and scored 38 and 33 runs, respectively. While Haris Rauf and Peter Siddle took two wickets each in bowling.

On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers are performing decently in this season as they won three games out of the six. Moreover, in the last game, they won by 3 wickets against the Brisbane Heat. Joel Davies played well and scored 35 runs. While Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis and Joel Davies took two wickets each in the bowling department.

Match Information

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, Match 27

Big Bash League, 8 Jan 2026, Thur, 1:45 PM IST ,Melbourne Cricket Ground

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Clouds

22.1°C

56% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Melbourne Stars

L
L
W
W
W

Sydney Sixers

W
W
L
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Sam Harper

STA - wk

272 Runs

7 Matches

2

231 Runs

7 Matches

3

186 Runs

7 Matches

146 Runs

7 Matches

5

Babar Azam

SIX - bat

145 Runs

7 Matches

6

Daniel Hughes

SIX - bat

141 Runs

6 Matches

1

Peter Siddle

STA - bowl

200.00

7 Matches

2

Tom Curran

STA - ALL-ROUNDER

182.61

6 Matches

3

Blake Macdonald

STA - bat

182.50

3 Matches

4

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

180.39

7 Matches

5

Lachlan Shaw

SIX - wk

179.17

2 Matches

6

166.67

7 Matches

1

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

14 Wkts

7 Matches

2

Peter Siddle

STA - bowl

13 Wkts

7 Matches

3

Haris Rauf

STA - bowl

13 Wkts

7 Matches

4

Ben Dwarshuis

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

11 Wkts

7 Matches

5

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

10 Wkts

7 Matches

6

Tom Curran

STA - ALL-ROUNDER

10 Wkts

6 Matches

1

Benjamin Manenti

SIX - all

4.86

4 Matches

2

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

5.15

7 Matches

3

Charles Stobo

SIX - bowl

6.50

1 Match

4

Sean Abbott

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

6.69

4 Matches

5

Peter Siddle

STA - bowl

6.88

7 Matches

6

7.23

7 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Melbourne Stars

MP Stoinis (C), Mitchell Swepson, SB Harper (wk), Tom Rogers, TK Curran, Haris Rauf, PM Siddle, HWR Cartwright, Campbell Kellaway, GJ Maxwell, Blake Macdonald

Bench : JM Clarke, Hamish McKenzie, Liam Hatcher, Austin Anlezark, SM Boland, J Merlo, A Sharma, Tom Whitney, SR Hain

Sydney Sixers

JR Philippe (wk), Hayden Kerr, BAD Manenti, Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Moises Henriques (C), Joel Davies, JC Silk, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, J Edwards

Bench : Lachlan Shaw, Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith, SM Curran, Jafer Chohan, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Perry, KW Richardson, Charles Stobo, Harjas Singh, R Kingsell, J Scott, Josh Hazlewood

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne generally offered a balanced surface. While the first power play will provide good conditions for the batsmen to play in, as the game progresses, the pitch will slow down a bit and make it challenging for the batsmen to play their shots.

56%

Pace Bowling

44%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

148

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7.5
C

Sam Harper STA | WK

Sam Harper is currently performing well. Moreover, he has scored 284 runs in the last 10 games. His brilliant performance in the top order will definitely boost the team's performance.

7.5
VC

Joel Davies SIX | BOWL

Joel Davies is an excellent all-rounder who performed brilliantly in the recent past. Moreover, he scored 35 runs and took two wickets in the previous game against the Brisbane Heat.

7

Tom Curran STA | ALL-ROUNDER

Tom Curran, an excellent all-rounder and has performed well in the recent past. Moreover, he scored 38 runs in the last games against the Melbourne Renegades. Fans will definitely hope for good performances from him.

8.5

Josh Philippe SIX | WK

Josh Philippe is a top-order batsman who is in good form. Moreover, he scored 220 runs in the last 10 games. He can definitely surprise his opponents with a good performance.

8

Peter Siddle STA | BOWL

Peter Siddle is an excellent bowler and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took two wickets in the last game against the Melbourne Renegades. He has performed well in many crucial matches.

9

Sean Abbott SIX | ALL-ROUNDER

Sean Abbott is an excellent bowler and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took two wickets in the previous game against the Brisbane Heat.

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5.5

Benjamin Manenti

SIX | ALL

7.5

Todd Murphy

SIX | BOWL

Last Updated On - Jan 8 2026 1:53 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

STA

5 : 6

SIX

Credits Left
13/100

Mega League
Sam Harper

7.5

Josh Philippe
C

8.5

Marcus Stoinis

8

Daniel Hughes

7

Joel Davies
VC

7.5

Tom Curran

7

Jack Edwards

8

Ben Dwarshuis

8

Haris Rauf

8.5

Peter Siddle

8

Sean Abbott

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

STA

5 : 6

SIX

Credits Left
11/100

Head To Head
Sam Harper

7.5

Josh Philippe

8.5

Marcus Stoinis
C

8

Babar Azam

9

Joel Davies

7.5

Tom Curran
VC

7

Jack Edwards

8

Ben Dwarshuis

8

Haris Rauf

8.5

Peter Siddle

8

Sean Abbott

9

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