SIX vs STA Dream11 Prediction: Sydney Sixers (SIX/SS) and Melbourne Stars (STR/MS) are set to face off in Match 11 of the Big Bash League 2025. This exciting contest will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on December 26, 2025, at 12:35 PM IST.
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SIX vs STA BBL|15 Match Details
| Team | Sydney Sixers (SIX) vs Melbourne Stars (STA) |
| Competition | Big Bash League 2025 |
| Date & Time | December 26, 2025, 12:35 PM |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| Live Stream | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar |
| Scorecard | SIX vs STA Live Score |
SIX vs STA Match Preview & Recent Records
In the Big Bash League 2025 points table, Sydney Sixers are currently placed at No. 3 after 3 matches, while Melbourne Stars sit at No. 1 having played 2 games so far. The complete updated points table for this competition is given below:
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | Win Ratio | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Stars | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 100.00% | W,W |
| Sydney Sixers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 33.33% | W,L,L |
Sydney Sixers Team News & Recent Form
Sydney Sixers registered an impressive 47-run victory over Sydney Thunder in their previous match. Josh Philippe was outstanding with a superb 96 off 57 balls, while Babar Azam added a composed 58 off 42 deliveries. With the ball, Jack Edwards dominated with a five-wicket haul, and Joel Davies provided strong support with three wickets.
Heading into the Boxing Day blockbuster at the SCG, the Sixers have received a significant boost with experienced pacer Sean Abbott returning from a hamstring injury. However, spinner Todd Murphy is unavailable due to national commitments, with local replacement player Jake Scott added to the squad.
Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, and Josh Philippe are expected to form the top order, providing early stability and scoring momentum.
In the middle order, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, and Jack Edwards will look to anchor the innings and build partnerships, while Joel Davies adds finishing power in the lower middle order.
With the ball, Ben Dwarshuis and Sean Abbott are likely to lead the attack with the new ball, aiming for early breakthroughs. Kane Richardson, Jack Edwards, and Jafer Chohan will control the middle overs, while Abbott and Richardson are expected to be key weapons in the death overs.
Melbourne Stars Team News & Recent Form
Melbourne Stars registered a convincing 6-wicket win over Adelaide Strikers in their previous outing. In that match, Sam Harper played a brilliant innings, scoring 55 runs off 36 balls, while Marcus Stoinis contributed a quick 32 off 22 deliveries. With the ball, Tom Curran and Haris Rauf were outstanding, picking up 3 wickets each to dismantle the opposition.
Ahead of their Boxing Day clash against the Sydney Sixers, the Stars have suffered a setback as Tom Rogers has been withdrawn from the 14-member squad due to a knee injury sustained while fielding. The franchise has opted for a cautious approach, with Rogers to be reassessed before the team’s next match. Seamer Tom Whitney has been recalled into the squad and is available for selection.
Joe Clarke, Sam Harper, and Campbell Kellaway are expected to take charge at the top of the order and provide a strong start.
In the middle order, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Hilton Cartwright will look to stabilize the innings, rotate the strike, and build key partnerships.
With the ball, Tom Curran and Haris Rauf will continue to be the Stars’ primary strike options, supported by Peter Siddle and Mitchell Swepson through the middle overs to maintain control and hunt for crucial wickets.
Towards the death overs, Marcus Stoinis and Haris Rauf are likely to play pivotal roles in restricting runs and closing the innings strongly, while Tom Whitney adds extra seam depth if included in the playing XI.
Head-to-Head Record
The Sydney Sixers have historically dominated this rivalry, but heading into their clash on December 26, 2025, the Melbourne Stars appear to be in stronger recent form.
| Matches | SIX Won | STA Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Also read – SIX vs STA Player Battle & Head to Head Team Stats in T20 – 2025
SIX vs STA Expected Playing XI & IN-form Players
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IN-form Players For Sydney Sixers
- Top Batters: Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards
- Top Bowlers: Jack Edwards, Joel Davies
IN-form Players For Melbourne Stars
- Top Batters: Marcus Stoinis, Campbell Kellaway
- Top Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
SIX vs STA Pitch Report & Weather update for Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Pitch Report — The Sydney Cricket Ground traditionally offers a fast surface with good bounce in T20s, along with early seam and swing assistance for the pacers. Batters still find fair scoring opportunities, especially once set, while the pitch tends to provide grip and turn for spinners as the match progresses. The par-score range generally sits around 140 for low totals, 160 for competitive scores, and 180+ for strong targets.
Live Weather Update — Currently, broken cloud conditions prevail. The cloud cover may help maintain swing with the new ball, while winds around 10.8 m/s could make aerial shots riskier, especially against the breeze.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Condition | Fast & Bounce |
| Batting Condition | Average |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Swing Favourable |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Sharp Turn |
Sydney Sixers (SIX/SS) vs Melbourne Stars (STA/MS) Player Stats & Record 2025
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| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper (WK) | 107.6 | 256 | 0 | 110,55,0,62,29 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Josh Philippe (WK) | 77.2 | 196 | 0 | 10,96,46,28,16 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Joe Clarke (WK) | 20.6 | 61 | 0 | 0,23,20,5,13 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Smith (BAT) | 100 | 52 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Daniel Hughes (BAT) | 72.6 | 171 | 0 | 60,25,11,0,75 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Hilton Cartwright (BAT) | 59.4 | 127 | 0 | 0,10,0,61,56 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Glenn Maxwell (BAT) | 51.4 | 19 | 5 | 0,2,0,15,2 | 0,0,1,1,3 |
| Campbell Kellaway (BAT) | 45.2 | 96 | 0 | 14,28,41,5,8 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Lachlan Shaw (BAT) | 40.4 | 84 | 0 | 19,0,33,32,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Babar Azam (BAT) | 36.2 | 87 | 0 | 2,58,9,2,16 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tom Fraser Rogers (BAT) | 24.8 | 50 | 0 | 0,30,0,11,9 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Jordan Silk (BAT) | 20.4 | 38 | 0 | 12,0,0,25,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Riley Kingsell (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Harjas Singh (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Edwards (ALL) | 113.4 | 125 | 9 | 11,3,32,46,33 | 0,5,2,1,1 |
| Sam Harper (WK) | 107.6 | 256 | 0 | 110,55,0,62,29 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Steven Smith (BAT) | 100 | 52 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Peter Siddle (BOWL) | 83 | 5 | 11 | 0,0,0,0,5 | 3,1,3,4,0 |
| Marcus Stoinis (ALL) | 81.6 | 102 | 6 | 0,32,62,6,2 | 2,1,2,0,1 |
| Sam Curran (ALL) | 77.8 | 129 | 4 | 25,4,37,11,52 | 0,0,1,1,2 |
| Josh Philippe (WK) | 77.2 | 196 | 0 | 10,96,46,28,16 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Daniel Hughes (BAT) | 72.6 | 171 | 0 | 60,25,11,0,75 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tom Curran (ALL) | 60.8 | 20 | 7 | 2,0,0,1,17 | 3,3,1,0,0 |
| Hilton Cartwright (BAT) | 59.4 | 127 | 0 | 0,10,0,61,56 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Jonathan Merlo (ALL) | 54.4 | 108 | 1 | 14,61,22,8,3 | 0,1,0,0,0 |
| Joel Davies (ALL) | 53.6 | 14 | 6 | 8,1,5,0,0 | 2,3,1,0,0 |
| Haris Rauf (BOWL) | 53.2 | 10 | 7 | 0,0,0,0,10 | 1,3,2,0,1 |
| Hayden Kerr (ALL) | 52.33 | 11 | 3 | 1,10,0 | 1,2,0 |
| Glenn Maxwell (BAT) | 51.4 | 19 | 5 | 0,2,0,15,2 | 0,0,1,1,3 |
| Hamish McKenzie (BOWL) | 49.4 | 35 | 5 | 25,6,0,0,4 | 0,3,0,2,0 |
| Campbell Kellaway (BAT) | 45.2 | 96 | 0 | 14,28,41,5,8 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Aryan Sharma (BOWL) | 44.4 | 8 | 6 | 5,1,0,1,1 | 3,1,1,1,0 |
| Lachlan Shaw (BAT) | 40.4 | 84 | 0 | 19,0,33,32,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Babar Azam (BAT) | 36.2 | 87 | 0 | 2,58,9,2,16 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Charlie Stobo (ALL) | 36 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mitchell Starc (BOWL) | 35.4 | 3 | 4 | 1,0,0,0,2 | 0,3,0,1,0 |
| Ben Dwarshuis (BOWL) | 35.2 | 26 | 4 | 5,1,14,6,0 | 0,0,1,2,1 |
| Tom Whitney (BOWL) | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0,0 | 1,1 |
| Kane Richardson (BOWL) | 33.6 | 8 | 4 | 5,0,0,0,3 | 0,1,0,1,2 |
| Mitchell Perry (BOWL) | 33.25 | 3 | 3 | 3,0,0,0 | 1,0,1,1 |
| Austin Anlezark (ALL) | 32.4 | 2 | 4 | 2,0,0,0,0 | 0,1,2,1,0 |
| Todd Murphy (BOWL) | 31.8 | 1 | 4 | 0,0,0,0,1 | 1,1,2,0,0 |
| Mitchell Swepson (BOWL) | 28.2 | 1 | 3 | 0,0,0,0,1 | 0,0,0,1,2 |
| Sean Abbott (BOWL) | 26.25 | 13 | 2 | 3,3,0,7 | 1,1,0,0 |
| Tom Fraser Rogers (BAT) | 24.8 | 50 | 0 | 0,30,0,11,9 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Moises Henriques (ALL) | 23.4 | 67 | 0 | 18,2,20,9,18 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Jafer Chohan (BOWL) | 22.4 | 6 | 3 | 0,5,0,1,0 | 0,1,0,2,0 |
| Joe Clarke (WK) | 20.6 | 61 | 0 | 0,23,20,5,13 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Jordan Silk (BAT) | 20.4 | 38 | 0 | 12,0,0,25,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Ben Manenti (BOWL) | 7.25 | 11 | 0 | 4,1,0,6 | 0,0,0,0 |
| Riley Kingsell (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Harjas Singh (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Scott Boland (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Liam Hatcher (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Siddle (BOWL) | 83 | 5 | 11 | 0,0,0,0,5 | 3,1,3,4,0 |
| Haris Rauf (BOWL) | 53.2 | 10 | 7 | 0,0,0,0,10 | 1,3,2,0,1 |
| Hamish McKenzie (BOWL) | 49.4 | 35 | 5 | 25,6,0,0,4 | 0,3,0,2,0 |
| Aryan Sharma (BOWL) | 44.4 | 8 | 6 | 5,1,0,1,1 | 3,1,1,1,0 |
| Mitchell Starc (BOWL) | 35.4 | 3 | 4 | 1,0,0,0,2 | 0,3,0,1,0 |
| Ben Dwarshuis (BOWL) | 35.2 | 26 | 4 | 5,1,14,6,0 | 0,0,1,2,1 |
| Tom Whitney (BOWL) | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0,0 | 1,1 |
| Kane Richardson (BOWL) | 33.6 | 8 | 4 | 5,0,0,0,3 | 0,1,0,1,2 |
| Mitchell Perry (BOWL) | 33.25 | 3 | 3 | 3,0,0,0 | 1,0,1,1 |
| Todd Murphy (BOWL) | 31.8 | 1 | 4 | 0,0,0,0,1 | 1,1,2,0,0 |
| Mitchell Swepson (BOWL) | 28.2 | 1 | 3 | 0,0,0,0,1 | 0,0,0,1,2 |
| Sean Abbott (BOWL) | 26.25 | 13 | 2 | 3,3,0,7 | 1,1,0,0 |
| Jafer Chohan (BOWL) | 22.4 | 6 | 3 | 0,5,0,1,0 | 0,1,0,2,0 |
| Ben Manenti (BOWL) | 7.25 | 11 | 0 | 4,1,0,6 | 0,0,0,0 |
| Scott Boland (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Liam Hatcher (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SIX vs STA Dream11 Prediction Today’s Match BBL 2025-26
Sydney Sixers (SIX/SS) vs Melbourne Stars (STA/MS) Captain/Vice-Captain Tips
For Small League
- Josh Philippe
- Jack Edwards
- Marcus Stoinis
- Campbell Kellaway
For Grand League
- Joel Davies
- Peter Siddle
- Sam Harper
- Tom Curran
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FAQ – SIX vs STA Big Bash T20 Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For Sydney Sixers (SIX)?
Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, and Joel Davies will be the key players for Team SIX.
Which are the Key Players For Melbourne Stars (STA)?
Marcus Stoinis, Campbell Kellaway, Haris Rauf, and Peter Siddle will be the key players for Team STA.
What’s the pitch report and weather update for Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney?
The SCG traditionally offers a balanced surface with early help for seamers. Spinners become effective as the match progresses. Highs of 18°C, cloudy skies, and a low 20% rain chance.
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s SIX vs STA match?
Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Marcus Stoinis, and Campbell Kellaway will be the good options for C/VC.
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