BBL 2023-24 | SIX vs STA, Match 14 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

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Sydney Sixers (SIX) & Melbourne Stars (STA) will lock horns against each other in the 14th match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Syndey at 12:35 PM IST on 26th December 2023. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game. 

Sydney Sixers are in the 2nd position with 3 wins in 3 games. They defeated the Adelaide Strikers in the last game by 1 run. Their batters have been in good form but the top order needs to be a bit more consistent. The bowlers have been in top form and they'll look to register their 4th consecutive win in this match. 

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Melbourne Stars, on the other hand, are at the bottom of the points table after 3 games. They are yet to register their first win of the season. The batters have failed miserably, especially the middle order and the bowlers have been quite ineffective. They will be have to be at their best if they are to win this match. 


Pitch Report

The pitch at SCG has been at good one for batting with some help for the bowlers in the second innings. Death bowlers and batters from the first innings will be important from fantasy perspective. There will be good help for the pacers with the new ball in the second innings and spinners will also come into play. All-rounders who will contribute with both bat and ball will be a must in your fantasy teams. Teams may prefer chasing but batting first will be a good option as well. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Death bowlers form first innings and new ball bowlers from the second innings will be very important. 
  • If Sixers play an extra spinner then expect the pitch to be on the slower side. 
  • You can drop the openers from the second innings, especially if the Stars bowl first. 
  • Spinners and middle order batters from both teams will be the key to excel in fantasy cricket in this match. 


SIX vs STA, Match 14: Differential Picks

Imad Wasim (As Captain) (STA)

  • Imad Wasim is avaialble for this match and should play in the game. 
  • Although he won't be a differential pick selection wise after the toss not many people will have him as the captain of their fantasy teams. 
  • Wasim will bat in the lower middle order and he can score some useful runs with the bat and he's a genuine wicket-taker with the ball so he'll be an excellent differential C/VC option for this game. 
  • Sixers' top order has struggled a bit and he can chip in with a few wickets in this game, especially while bowling second. 

Usama Mir (STA)

  • Usama has been far from his best in the first three games but he's a quality bowler and will be an excellent differenital pick.
  • He can chip in with a few wickets, epecially while bowling second
  • Mir is handy with the bat as well. 

Steve O'keefe (SIX)

  • Steve O'Keefe bowled really well in the last game but went wicket-less. 
  • He can trouble the Stars' struggling middle order and can pick up a few wickets. 
  • Try him in Mini GLs/GLs. 

Tom Fraser Rogers (STA)

  • Tom Fraser Rogers has looked in good touch in his breif stay on the crease.
  • He can be an excellent differential pick, especially while batting first. 
  • Rogers has played his shots and can score big in this game if he gets going. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Daniel Hughes
  • Sam Harper (batting first)


SIX vs STA, Match 14: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Sydney Sixers Bat First

  • Drop Melbourne openers.
  • Pick Steve O'Keefe.
  • Stars' death bowlers will be top C/VC options. 

If Melbourne Stars Bat First

  • Usama Mir will be a good differential pick.
  • Imad Wasim will be a good C/VC option. 
  • Daniel Hughes will be a good pick. 
  • It can worth the risk to drop Haris Rauf.