Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Match Info
Match: STA vs SIX, Match 27, Big Bash League 2025-26
Date: January 8, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 1:45 PM IST | 8:15 AM GMT | 7:15 PM local
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers 27th Match Live Streaming
STA vs SIX Live streaming in India: The Big Bash League 2025-26 matches, including STA vs SIX, are being telecast in India on the Star Sports network.
Live streaming is available on JioHotstar (official app/website) for Indian viewers.
STA vs SIX BBL Live streaming in Australia
In Australia, many BBL matches are shown live on Channel 7 and streamed free on the 7Plus platform. Additional live coverage is on Fox Cricket and digital services like Kayo Sports and Foxtel Go for subscribers.
STA vs SIX, Match 27, BBL 2025-26: Preview
Melbourne Stars started the season on a dream run, winning four matches on the trot, but have since hit a speed bump with back-to-back defeats. Their most recent loss came against the Melbourne Renegades, where they went down by four wickets. Despite the result, Tom Curran and Campbell Kellaway chipped in with the bat, scoring 38 and 33 respectively. In bowling, Haris Rauf and Peter Siddle picked up two wickets each.
Sydney Sixers, meanwhile, have had a mixed campaign but remain firmly in the hunt with three wins from six matches. They edged past Brisbane Heat by three wickets in their last game. Joel Davies stood out with a 35-run knock, and later made an impact with the ball alongside Sean Abbott and Ben Dwarshuis, as all three claimed two wickets apiece.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers: Match Venue Weather Update
Thursday evening in Melbourne is expected to be overcast, with a chance of light rain during the match. The temperature is likely to hover around 25°C, while humidity should stay close to 50 percent. Conditions could keep bowlers interested throughout the game.
STA vs SIX Pitch Report
The MCG surface has offered good bounce and pace this season, making life comfortable for fast bowlers. The large boundaries add another challenge for batters, especially in the middle overs. With rain predicted earlier in the week, bowling first could be the smarter option. In three matches at this venue this season, teams chasing have emerged winners.
Melbourne MSG Ground Stats
Average 1st innings score: 150–170
Average 2nd innings score: 130–150
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Playing 11: Predicted Playing XI
Melbourne Stars:
Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Rogers, Blake Macdonald, Campbell Kellaway, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
Sydney Sixers:
Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe (wk), Babar Azam, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Joel Davies, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr
STA vs SIX Player to Watch
Peter Siddle (Melbourne Stars):
The veteran pacer continues to defy age. He picked up three wickets against the Sixers at the SCG on Boxing Day and followed it up with another two at the MCG last season. With 12 wickets so far in BBL 2025-26, Siddle is joint-leading wicket-taker for the Stars alongside Haris Rauf and remains a key weapon in home conditions.