The 28th match of the Big Bash League 2023/24, between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers, is set to take place on Saturday, January 6th. The game will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:45 PM IST. Stars is led by Glenn Maxwell, while Sixers is captained by Moises Henriques.
Both teams boast a lineup of exceptional players, making fans anticipate a tense and closely contested match that will set the stage for an exciting tournament. Furthermore, as both sides gear up for this intense battle, let’s delve into the weather forecast and pitch report for the match 28 of the Big Bash League 2023/24 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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STA vs SIX, Big Bash League 2023/24: Weather Forecast for Match No. 28
The highly anticipated cricket match between Melbourne and Sydney is set to begin at 1:45 PM on Saturday, January 6. According to weather forecast, the weather conditions are looking favorable for the upcoming match and the temperature of Melbourne for match 28 will be reduced to 20° Celsius from 22° Celsius at the evening and night time.
The clash between Stars and Sixers promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams boasting impressive batters and bowlers. There is 5% chances of rain disrupting the match 28 of the Big Bash League 2023/24. This means that the game is likely to be played without any interruptions and fans can expect a full 40 overs of thrilling cricket action.
STA vs SIX, Big Bash League 2023/24: Pitch Report for Match No. 28
The Melbourne Cricket Ground boasts a batting-friendly surface, but recent games have shown a slower pitch. Batters benefit from spending time at the crease, while fast bowlers find initial support from the wicket. Spinners also thrive here due to the ground’s size restricting big hits. With clear skies and a wicket on the slower side will certainly challenge the batters to adapt to every delivery bowled in the match. Bowlers are set to enjoy assistance from the surface, making it a test for the batting lineup.
Melbourne Stars (STA) Predicted Playing XI against Sydney Sixers (SIX)
Glenn Maxwell (c), Thomas Rogers, Daniel Lawrence, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Sam Harper (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Imad Wasim, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee
Sydney Sixers (SIX) Predicted Playing XI against Melbourne Stars (STA)
Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe