Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 | 26-Dec-2025 12:35 PM | Sydney Cricket Ground
SYS 144/10 (20)
MLS 145/3 (17.3)
Melbourne Stars won by 7 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Curran* | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Sam Harper | 110 | 60 | 12 | 6 | 183.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Abbott* | 3.3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 8.57 |
| Joel Davies | 4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
Last Wicket:Jonathan Merlo c Abbott b Joel Davies 14(21) - 139/3 in 16.1 ov.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars
Sydney Sixers — Innings 1 (144/10 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam c Maxwell b Tom Curran | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | |
| Daniel Hughes c Campbell Kellaway b Tom Curran | 60 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 142.86 | |
| Philippe (wk) c Maxwell b Stoinis | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Henriques (c) c Mitchell Swepson b Peter Siddle | 18 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 94.74 | |
| Silk c Tom Curran b Peter Siddle | 12 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 92.31 | |
| Jack Edwards c Peter Siddle b Tom Curran | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 183.33 | |
| Dwarshuis c Stoinis b Haris Rauf | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Joel Davies c Maxwell b Peter Siddle | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 | |
| Ben Manenti run out (Sam Harper/Stoinis) | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 | |
| Abbott c Sam Harper b Stoinis | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Kane Richardson not out | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 144 | 10 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Tom Curran | 4 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 |
| Peter Siddle | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.8 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.2 |
| Stoinis | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam & Daniel Hughes | 5 | 11 |
| Philippe & Daniel Hughes | 49 | 37 |
| Henriques & Daniel Hughes | 36 | 26 |
| Henriques & Silk | 13 | 17 |
| Jack Edwards & Silk | 9 | 5 |
| Jack Edwards & Dwarshuis | 6 | 3 |
| Joel Davies & Dwarshuis | 12 | 7 |
| Joel Davies & Ben Manenti | 2 | 3 |
| Abbott & Ben Manenti | 5 | 6 |
| K Richardson & Ben Manenti | 7 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babar Azam | 1.5 | 5 |
| 2 | Philippe | 7.6 | 54 |
| 3 | Daniel Hughes | 12.2 | 90 |
| 4 | Henriques | 15.1 | 103 |
| 5 | Silk | 15.6 | 112 |
| 6 | Jack Edwards | 16.3 | 118 |
| 7 | Dwarshuis | 17.4 | 130 |
| 8 | Joel Davies | 18.1 | 132 |
| 9 | Abbott | 19.1 | 137 |
| 10 | Ben Manenti | 20 | 144 |
Melbourne Stars — Innings 2 (145/3 in 17.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Clarke b Abbott | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sam Harper (wk) not out | 110 | 60 | 12 | 6 | 183.33 | |
| Campbell Kellaway c Babar Azam b Joel Davies | 14 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 73.68 | |
| Jonathan Merlo c Abbott b Joel Davies | 14 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Tom Curran not out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 145 | 3 wkts, 17.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Abbott | 3.3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 8.6 |
| Jack Edwards | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Kane Richardson | 2 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 20.5 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| Joel Davies | 4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| Ben Manenti | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Clarke & Sam Harper | 1 | 2 |
| Campbell Kellaway & Sam Harper | 54 | 36 |
| Jonathan Merlo & Sam Harper | 84 | 59 |
| Tom Curran & Sam Harper | 6 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Clarke | 0.2 | 1 |
| 2 | Campbell Kellaway | 6.2 | 55 |
| 3 | Jonathan Merlo | 16.1 | 139 |
Match Info
| Match | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Time | 26-Dec-2025 12:35 PM |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars (SIX vs STA)
Sydney Sixers will face Melbourne Stars in a thrilling match on 26-Dec-2025 in Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26. The match will be played at Sydney Cricket Ground at 12:35 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Sydney Sixers is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Melbourne Stars remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26.
The pitch at Sydney Cricket Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Sydney Sixers will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Melbourne Stars will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Sydney Sixers batting and Melbourne Stars bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Sydney Sixers showcase its strengths, or will Melbourne Stars pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 26-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
Sydney Sixers Squad
Babar Azam, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, Kane Richardson, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (C), Daniel Hughes, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Perry, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Charles Stobo, Joel Davies, Lachlan Shaw, Jafer Chohan, Harjas Singh
Melbourne Stars Squad
Glenn Maxwell, Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Marcus Stoinis (C), Tom Curran, Peter Siddle, Sam Harper, Jonathan Merlo, Liam Hatcher, Joe Clarke, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Tom Fraser Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Tom Whitney, Hamish Mckenzie, Austin Anlezark
