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.
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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
Clouds
19.2°C
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Melbourne Stars
STA
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REN
BBL
HEA
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STA
BBL
STA
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THU
BBL
SIX
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BBL
STR
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STA
BBL
Sydney Sixers
SIX
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HEA
BBL
REN
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SIX
BBL
SIX
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STA
BBL
THU
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SIX
BBL
SIX
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STR
BBL
Players Stats in current Series
Sam Harper
STA - wk
381 Runs
11 Matches
Steve Smith
SIX - bat
299 Runs
6 Matches
Josh Philippe
SIX - wk
292 Runs
13 Matches
Marcus Stoinis
STA - bat
273 Runs
11 Matches
Babar Azam
SIX - bat
202 Runs
11 Matches
Moises Henriques
SIX - all
185 Runs
13 Matches
Tom Curran
STA - ALL-ROUNDER
187.50
10 Matches
Jack Edwards
SIX - ALL-ROUNDER
168.35
13 Matches
Steve Smith
SIX - bat
167.98
6 Matches
Kane Richardson
SIX - bowl
166.67
2 Matches
Joel Davies
SIX - bowl
159.30
13 Matches
Blake Macdonald
STA - bat
158.49
5 Matches
Haris Rauf
STA - bowl
20 Wkts
11 Matches
Jack Edwards
SIX - ALL-ROUNDER
19 Wkts
13 Matches
Peter Siddle
STA - bowl
16 Wkts
11 Matches
Tom Curran
STA - ALL-ROUNDER
16 Wkts
10 Matches
Ben Dwarshuis
SIX - bowl
16 Wkts
12 Matches
Marcus Stoinis
STA - bat
15 Wkts
11 Matches
Benjamin Manenti
SIX - all
5.94
9 Matches
Joel Davies
SIX - bowl
6.23
13 Matches
Charles Stobo
SIX - bowl
6.50
1 Match
Peter Siddle
STA - bowl
7.13
11 Matches
Sean Abbott
SIX - bowl
7.26
10 Matches
Mitchell Swepson
STA - bowl
7.30
11 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
Pitch Report
56%
Pace Bowling
44%
Spin Bowling
60%
Batting Pitch
148
Average Score
40%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sean Abbott SIX | BOWL
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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Benjamin Manenti
SIX | ALL
Todd Murphy
SIX | BOWL
Last Updated On - Jan 8 2026 1:53 PM
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