Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Preview: The undefeated Melbourne Stars will face off against one of the most successful teams in the history of the Big Bash League, the Sydney Sixers. While the Stars are keen to maintain their undefeated streak, the Sixers are looking for their second consecutive win.
Sydney Sixers did not have a good start in the tournament and lost their first two matches. During the third game, the Sydney Sixers defeated the Sydney Thunder and earned their first points in the 2025–26 season.
Melbourne Stars, on the other hand, have two wins in the competition as they have defeated defending champions Adelaide Stars and Hobart Hurricanes in two matches. Melbourne Stars bowlers Peter Siddle, Haris Rauf and Tom Curran have been the stars, while Marcus Stoinis has outshone everyone with the bat.
Heading into the SCG, Glenn Maxwell will be a very important player for the Stars, as the Australian all-rounder has an impressive record in the competition.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Match Preview, 7th Match, Big Bash League 2025-26
| match | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars |
| date | 26 December 2025 |
| Time | 12:35 PM IST |
| venue | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| series | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars – Weather Report
South Australia is one of the best places to play during the summer. There will be no rain at the Sydney venue and the temperature will be very high for the players. Despite there being no chance of precipitation, humidity can be very high.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars-Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground is not known as one of the most convenient tracks for bowling, as it is a very high scoring ground. Having faced each other a total of 24 times, the Sydney Sixers have been the dominant side with the majority of wins at the SCG.
Sydney offers relatively high bounce and favors fast bowling, while spin does not play much of a role here. Marcus Stoinis and Josh Philippe will be one to keep an eye on during the competition as both these players have shown very promising performances.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars-Predicted Playing XI
Melbourne Stars: Thomas Fraser Rogers, Joe Clarke, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Sam Harper (wk), Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle.
Sydney Sixers: Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davis, Mitchell Perry, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), and Jaffer Chauhan.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars-Squad
Melbourne Stars Squad: Marcus Stoinis (captain), Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Tom Curran, Sam Harper, Liam Hatcher, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Harris Rauf, John Merlo, Peter Siddle, Mitch Swepson, Tom Whitney.
sydney sixers squad: Josh Philippe (wk), Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Hayden Kerr, Joel Davis, Mitchell Perry, Lachlan Shaw, Kane Richardson, Lachlan Shaw, Ben Manenti, Moises Henriques (captain), Jack Edwards and Harjas Singh.
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