By Zainab Shafiq 
BBL 2024-25 Match 11, Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars,
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
The match begins at 12:05 PM PST (07:05 AM GMT / 06:05 PM LOCAL) on December 26, 2024.
BBL 2024-25 Match 11 Preview
The Sydney Sixers, riding high after two consecutive victories, face the struggling Melbourne Stars in Match 11 of the Big Bash League 2024-25 at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. The Sixers currently hold third place on the points table with a net run rate of +0.427, while the Stars are at the bottom with three losses and a disappointing net run rate of -1.005. L
ed by Moises Henriques and featuring consistent performers like Josh Philippe and Sean Abbott, the Sixers will aim to dominate. Meanwhile, the Stars, led by Marcus Stoinis, will look to break their losing streak and salvage their campaign.
BBL 2024 Match 11 Pitch & Weather Report
The SCG typically offers a balanced pitch with some assistance for spinners as the game progresses. Batters will need to capitalize on the initial overs when the ball comes onto the bat nicely. A first-innings score of around 170 could be competitive.
Weather Update: Clear skies are forecast, with temperatures around 22°C. Perfect conditions for cricket with no rain interruptions expected.
BBL 2024 Match 11 Predicted XI
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Hughes, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Joel Davies.
Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Peter Siddle, Doug Warren, Adam Milne.
BBL 2024 Match 11 Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers: Josh Philippe, Sam Harper.
Batsmen: James Vince, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis.
All-rounders: Moises Henriques, Sean Abbott, Tom Curran.
Bowlers: Adam Milne, Todd Murphy, Ben Dwarshuis.
Where to Watch BBL 2024
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, Channel 7
- India: Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports Network
- UK: Sky Sports
- New Zealand: SKY NZ
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- South Africa: SuperSport
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All you need to know about Harleen Deol: Rising talent in Indian women’s cricket