Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 | 08-Jan-2026 01:45 PM | Melbourne Cricket Ground
MLS 128/10 (19.5)
SYS 129/4 (17.1)
Sydney Sixers won by 6 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Silk* | 17 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| Lachlan Shaw | 24 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 171.43 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Siddle* | 3.1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3.79 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
Last Wicket:Sam Curran c Haris Rauf b Stoinis 17(21) - 89/4 in 12.2 ov.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers
Melbourne Stars — Innings 1 (128/10 in 19.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper (wk) b Joel Davies | 21 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 123.53 | |
| Thomas Rogers b Ben Manenti | 23 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 100 | |
| Campbell Kellaway c Ben Manenti b Joel Davies | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) c Babar Azam b Ben Dwarshuis | 33 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 94.29 | |
| Blake Macdonald c Josh Philippe b Ben Dwarshuis | 33 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 150 | |
| Glenn Maxwell c Babar Azam b Jack Edwards | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Hilton Cartwright c Sam Curran b Jack Edwards | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Mitchell Swepson c Sam Curran b Jack Edwards | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Haris Rauf c Josh Philippe b Ben Dwarshuis | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Liam Hatcher c Lachlan Shaw b Ben Dwarshuis | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Peter Siddle not out | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 128 | 10 wkts, 19.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Manenti | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 5 |
| Sean Abbott | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.7 |
| Sam Curran | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 15.5 |
| Jack Edwards | 4 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 6.8 |
| Joel Davies | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 3.8 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3.5 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 3.4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper & Thomas Rogers | 43 | 36 |
| Campbell Kellaway & Thomas Rogers | 4 | 4 |
| Campbell Kellaway & Stoinis | 6 | 8 |
| Macdonald & Stoinis | 44 | 34 |
| Maxwell & Stoinis | 2 | 9 |
| Hilton Cartwright & Stoinis | 8 | 5 |
| Mitchell Swepson & Stoinis | 9 | 10 |
| Mitchell Swepson & Haris Rauf | 0 | 1 |
| Mitchell Swepson & Liam Hatcher | 6 | 6 |
| Peter Siddle & Liam Hatcher | 6 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Harper | 5.6 | 43 |
| 2 | Thomas Rogers | 6.4 | 47 |
| 3 | Campbell Kellaway | 7.6 | 53 |
| 4 | Blake Macdonald | 13.4 | 97 |
| 5 | Glenn Maxwell | 15.1 | 99 |
| 6 | Hilton Cartwright | 15.6 | 107 |
| 7 | Marcus Stoinis | 17.4 | 116 |
| 8 | Haris Rauf | 17.5 | 116 |
| 9 | Mitchell Swepson | 18.5 | 122 |
| 10 | Liam Hatcher | 19.5 | 128 |
Sydney Sixers — Innings 2 (129/4 in 17.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam lbw b Stoinis | 14 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 82.35 | |
| Moises Henriques (c) lbw b Peter Siddle | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 171.43 | |
| Josh Philippe (wk) c Thomas Rogers b Haris Rauf | 35 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 140 | |
| Sam Curran c Haris Rauf b Stoinis | 17 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 80.95 | |
| Jordan Silk not out | 17 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 85 | |
| Lachlan Shaw not out | 24 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 171.43 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 7 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 129 | 4 wkts, 17.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Manenti, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Liam Hatcher | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Peter Siddle | 3.1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3.8 |
| Haris Rauf | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.3 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 |
| Campbell Kellaway | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam & Moises Henriques | 20 | 13 |
| Babar Azam & Josh Philippe | 28 | 26 |
| Sam Curran & Josh Philippe | 27 | 20 |
| Sam Curran & Jordan Silk | 14 | 15 |
| Lachlan Shaw & Jordan Silk | 40 | 29 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moises Henriques | 2.1 | 20 |
| 2 | Babar Azam | 6.3 | 48 |
| 3 | Josh Philippe | 9.5 | 75 |
| 4 | Sam Curran | 12.2 | 89 |
Match Info
| Match | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Time | 08-Jan-2026 01:45 PM |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers (STA vs SIX)
Melbourne Stars will face Sydney Sixers in a thrilling match on 08-Jan-2026 in Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26. The match will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground at 01:45 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Melbourne Stars is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Sydney Sixers 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 Melbourne Cricket Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Melbourne Stars will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Sydney Sixers will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Melbourne Stars batting and Sydney Sixers 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 Melbourne Stars showcase its strengths, or will Sydney Sixers pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 08-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
