Match Details:
The 56th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
This match will start at 02:00 PM IST (7:30 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.
Preview:
The ongoing edition of BBL has been one of the most thrilling seasons in the history of this competition. The five playoff places might not be confirmed until the very last group stage game, where Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars will lock horns.
The former have already booked their place in the playoffs, but nothing can be a better confidence booster than finishing the league stage as table-toppers. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars’ fate will be dependant on the outcome of the previous two games. In case Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes fail to win their matches, they will be presented with a golden opportunity to advance to the next round.
STA vs SIX Weather Report for Match 56:
Heavy showers are expected in Melbourne from the morning right till noon, but it is expected to be sunny from there onwards. At the start of the match, the temperature will be around 18 °C.
Pitch Report:
The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch has been favouring the batsmen lately, as bowlers have found it hard to contain runs on this ground. The team batting first should aim for at least 180.
Average first innings score:
175(Last 4 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 1, Lost – 3, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
Andre Fletcher’s season has come to an end
STA vs SIX Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Melbourne Stars
Marcus Stoinis, Liam Hatcher, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Nic Maddinson, Hilton Cartwright, Seb Gotch (wk), Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Zahir Khan, Nathan Coulter-Nile. Sam Rainbird
Bench:
Edward J Newman, Ben Dunk, Clint Hinchliffe, Lance Morris, Tom O Connell, Jackson Coleman, Sam Rainbird.
Sydney Sixers:
Josh Philippe (WK), Moises Henriques, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Jake Ball, Sean Abbott, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Dwarshius.
Bench:
Justin Avendano, Ben Manenti, Nick Bertus, Jackson Bird, Lloyd Pope, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Gurinder Sandhu, Tom Rogers.
STA vs SIX Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Josh Philippe’s consistency is a big reason behind Sydney Sixers’ comfortable 2nd place stay in the table. He has scored 453 runs at an average of nearly 35 and an equally impressive strike rate of 150.
Daniel Christian has been influential in every department for the Magenta Army. He has scored 203 runs and has also scalped 13 wickets.
For Melbourne Stars, Glenn Maxwell has done a similar job. He has scored 313 runs and has also picked up 7 wickets.
Marcus Stoinis has rarely bowled in this competition, but his performances with the bat make him a great captaincy pick. He has scored 384 runs at an average of nearly 35.
Adam Zampa has been Stars’ most successful bowler. He has scalped 19 wickets, while his economy rate just over 7 runs per over.
For Sydney Sixers, another spinner in Steve O’Keefe has done a commendable job with the ball. He has scalped 14 wickets and has an economy rate of just over 7 runs per over as well.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Option – Josh Philippe, Daniel Christian
Vice-Captain Option – Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for STA vs SIX Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe
Batsmen – Nick Larkin, Nic Maddinson, Moises Henriques
All-Rounders – Glenn Maxwell (VC), Daniel Christian (C), Marcus Stoinis, Carlos Brathwaite
Bowlers – Nathan Coulter Nile, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for STA vs SIX Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe (C)
Batsmen – Nick Larkin, Jordan Silk, James Vince
All-Rounders – Daniel Christian, Marcus Stoinis (VC), Carlos Brathwaite
Bowlers – Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa, Zahir Khan, Steve o’Keefe
Expert Advice:
If you are looking for a budget pick from the bowlers, there cannot be a better candidate than Ben Dwarshius. He has scalped 16 wickets and is available for only 8.5 Cr.
Today’s STA vs SIX Probable Winners
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
