STA vs SIX Prediction, BBL 2025-26, Match 27, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI, and Pitch Report

Melbourne Stars will cross swords with the Sydney Sixers in the 27th match of the ongoing BBL 2025-26 season at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on Thursday, January 8.

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The Melbourne Stars, led by Marcus Stoinis, are currently in third position with four wins and two losses from six matches, earning a total of eight points. On the other hand, the Moises Henriques-led Sydney Sixers are holding the third position with three wins and three losses in six games, picking up only six points.

STA vs SIX, BBL 2025-26, Match 27, Match Details

Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, BBL 2025-26, Match 27

Time & Date: 1:45 PM IST, Thursday, January 8

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

STA vs SIX, BBL 2025-26, Match 27 Pitch Report

The average innings score at this venue is 165 in the ongoing season. It’s a good wicket for the batters and bowlers, while the chasing team went on to win both the games played here this season.

STA vs SIX, BBL 2025-26, Match 27 Probable XIs

Melbourne Stars

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

Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davies, Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr.

STA vs SIX, BBL 2025-26, Match 27 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Melbourne Stars.

Melbourne Stars are holding the third position with four wins from six matches. On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers are in fourth position with three wins and three losses. On that note, we expect the Melbourne Stars to win the match quite comfortably and secure their fifth win of the season.

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