By Zainab Shafiq 
The 28th match of the BBL, featuring Melbourne Stars against Sydney Sixers, is set to ignite the Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 6, kicking off at 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM local time.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Match Preview
In the much-anticipated clash between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers, both teams are gearing up for a crucial encounter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Currently positioned at the fourth spot on the Big Bash League 2023-24 Points Table, the Melbourne Stars have secured four wins in seven matches, showcasing their competitive edge in the tournament. However, their Net Run Rate (NRR) stands at -1.140, emphasizing the importance of balancing victories with substantial margins.
On the other side, the Sydney Sixers are positioned just below the Stars, occupying the third spot with three wins in seven matches. Despite a lower win count, the Sixers have managed to maintain a positive NRR of +0.109, indicating their ability to clinch victories with substantial margins.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Weather Report
The weather for the match is predicted to be 21°C with a RealFeel® of 20°C, featuring patchy clouds for the Melbourne Stars vs. Sydney Sixers clash.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Pitch Report
The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch is expected to offer a balanced platform for both batsmen and bowlers, with its renowned reputation for supporting quality cricket across formats.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Predicted XI
Melbourne Stars: Tom Roger, Dan Lawrence, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Imad Wasim, Sam Harper (WK), Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris, Mark Stekeete
Sydney Sixers: James Vince, Josh Philippe (WK), Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Moises Henriques (C), Tom Curran, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Todd Murphy, Ben Dwarshuis, Steeve O’Keefe
Dream11 Team for Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers
James Vince, Josh Philippe, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Moises Henriques, Tom Curran, Imad Wasim, Sean Abbott, Todd Murphy, Joel Paris
Where to Watch Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
| COUNTRY | TV CHANNELS | STREAMING PLATFORMS | RADIO COMMENTARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo Sports | Kayo, Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) | Fox Sports, Seven Network (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| India | Sony Six, Sony Ten, SonyLiv, Star Sports | Disney+Hotstar | Star Sports Network (TV), Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Pakistan | Geo Super, Ten Sports, Smartcric | – | – |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ, Spark Sport | – | Sky Sport (TV) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, Sky Go, Sky Now | – | Sky Sports (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| United States | Willow TV, Willow Xtra | – | Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Bangladesh | Channel 9, Gazi TV (GTV), BTV | – | – |
| Sri Lanka | Channel Eye (SLRC), Dialog TV, Peco TV | – | – |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports, ESPN+ | – | – |
| MENA Countries | OSN Sports Cricket | – | – |