Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Match Prediction & Fantasy Tips: Pitch Report, Head to Head, Playing 11, Match Preview & Fantasy Cricket Prediction - BBL 2025-26, Match 27
This article provides today’s BBL Match 27 prediction with fantasy tips, recent form, head to head. It does not include live score or match result.
The STA vs SIX match prediction focuses on BBL Match 27 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where Melbourne Stars face Sydney Sixers. The Stars come in after a 4-wicket loss to Melbourne Renegades despite posting 173/9, while the Sixers arrive with confidence after a tight 3-wicket win over Brisbane Heat.
With both sides showing quality at times, the STA vs SIX prediction suggests a close contest that may come down to who handles pressure situations best on the day. From a fantasy angle, the STA vs SIX Dream11 prediction favors in-form batters and key bowlers, making the right STA vs SIX Dream11 team today important.
Match Details
- Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers (STA vs SIX)
- Event: Big Bash League 2025–26 – Match 27
- Date: Thursday, 8 January 2026
- Time: 1:45 PM IST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
Pitch & Weather Report
The Melbourne Cricket Ground surface offers a balanced wicket with moderate scoring conditions. Pace bowlers can extract swing early, while spinners get minimal assistance. Batters need to construct innings carefully due to larger boundaries.
Par Score: Around 155–165
Weather Conditions: Hot and humid, rain not expected
Match Key Points – STA vs SIX
- Melbourne Stars will play at home, which gives them an advantage.
- Sydney Sixers have a strong overall record, but Stars won the last match.
- Sam Harper and Marcus Stoinis are the main players for the Stars.
- Josh Philippe and Jack Edwards are key for the Sixers.
- The toss can be important, as chasing teams have done well recently.
- This match is expected to be very close.
Recent Form
Melbourne Stars (STA)
Last 5 matches: W W W L L
- Recent Match: 4‑wicket loss to Melbourne Renegades
- Table Position: 3rd
- In-Form Players: Sam Harper, Marcus Stoinis, Haris Rauf
Sydney Sixers (SIX)
Last 5 matches: L W L W W
- Recent Match:Defeated Brisbane Heat by 3 wickets
- Table Position: 4th
- Form Players: Josh Philippe, Daniel Hughes, Jack Edwards
Head-to-Head in BBL
| Matches Played | Melbourne Stars(STA) Won | Sydney Sixers(SIX) Won | Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
(Overall) 22
|
09 |
15 |
00 |
|
Last 5 matches
|
02 |
03 |
00 |
Insight: Sydney Sixers have historically dominated this fixture, winning 15 of the 25 encounters. However, Melbourne Stars won their most recent meeting by 7 wickets, giving them momentum. The STA vs SIX match prediction slightly favors Stars at home, but Sixers remain a strong challenge given their superior overall record.
Probable Playing 11
Melbourne Stars (STA)
Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
Sydney Sixers (SIX)
Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Ben Manenti, Hayden Kerr
Toss Prediction
Toss-winning captain may choose to bowl first; chasing has been successful in recent BBL matches here
STA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction – Top Picks
Batters to Watch
- Sam Harper (STA) – 251 runs in this season
- Josh Philippe (SIX) – 196 runs in this season
- Marcus Stoinis (STA) – 153 runs in this season
Bowlers to Watch
- Haris Rauf (STA) – 12 wickets in this season
- Peter Siddle (STA) – 12 wickets in this season
- Jack Edwards (SIX) – 11 wickets in this season
STA vs SIX Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper: Sam Harper (STA)
- Batters: Josh Philippe (SIX), Daniel Hughes (SIX), Marcus Stoinis (STA)
- All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell (STA), Moises Henriques (SIX)
- Bowlers: Haris Rauf (STA), Peter Siddle (STA), Jack Edwards (SIX), Tom Curran (STA)
- Captain Choices: Sam Harper (STA), Marcus Stoinis (STA)
- Vice-Captain Choices: Josh Philippe (SIX)
STA vs SIX Match Prediction
Melbourne Stars are expected to bounce back in this game, benefiting from home conditions, past success against the Sixers, and strong performances from Harper and Stoinis. Sydney Sixers will rely on Philippe and Jack Edwards to turn the game in their favor, but Stars’ balance gives them the edge.
STA vs SIX BBL Today Match Prediction:
👉 Melbourne Stars to win
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❓FAQs
Melbourne Stars are favorites due to home advantage and previous win over the Sixers.
A total between 155 and 165 is competitive; 170+ can be match-winning.
Sam Harper, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Haris Rauf.
Toss-winning captain may prefer to bowl first, as chasing has worked well recently.