Sydney Sixers will square off against Melbourne Stars in the 11th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26, scheduled to be played on Friday, 26th December at 12:35 PM IST. The match will take place at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. Check out the best Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s SIX vs STA clash.
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Sydney Sixers have finally made a comeback after registering a convincing 47-run win over Sydney Thunder in their previous game, following defeats in their first two matches. That victory has lifted them to third place in the points table, and they will be relying on Babar Azam, Jack Edwards and Josh Philippe to maintain their winning momentum.
Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars have enjoyed a strong campaign so far, winning both of their matches and sitting at the top of the points table. They have looked well-balanced across departments and will be keen to continue their impressive run.
Jack Edwards has been outstanding for the Sixers, scoring 81 runs and delivering a phenomenal performance with the ball by taking eight wickets, which makes him the default choice for the captaincy role. Marcus Stoinis, who has scored 94 runs and picked up three wickets so far, stands out as a top vice-captaincy option, along with Josh Philippe, who has amassed 170 runs in the tournament to date.
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20 matches played at Sydney Cricket Ground.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 14 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 8 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 161 runs |
SIX vs STA Probable Playing XI
Sydney Sixers: Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe(w), Moises Henriques(c), Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davies, Charles Stobo, Mitchell Perry, Todd Murphy
Melbourne Stars: Joe Clarke, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Marcus Stoinis(c), Glenn Maxwell, Sam Harper(w), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
SIX vs STA Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | BBL 2025-26 Stats |
|---|---|
| Josh Philippe | 170 runs |
| Babar Azam | 69 runs |
| Marcus Stoinis | 94 runs & 3 wickets |
| Joel Davies & Peter Siddle | 4 wickets each |
| Jack Edwards | 81 runs & 8 wickets |
| Haris Rauf | 5 wickets |
SIX vs STA Dream11 Team
