BBL 2023-24 | STA vs SIX, Match 28 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lr0cxaadMoises Henriques will be a great choice for the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)

Melbourne Stars (STA) and Sydney Sixers (SIX) square off against each other in the ongoing thirteenth edition of the Big Bash League. The 28th match is all set to be played on a Super Saturday, January 06th, 2024, at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne at 13:45 IST. The Stars defeated the Sixers by a margin of four wickets when both sides met on Boxing Day in the reverse fixture in Sydney. Before the game goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this encounter. 

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STA vs SIX, Match 28: Venue Analysis

The surface at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is suitable for the seam bowlers. The pacers enjoy bowling on this surface and get a lot of purchases from it. It may continue to remain the same for this contest as well.


STA vs SIX, Match 28 - Toss Factor

Chasing sides have managed to snatch a victory in both matches played so far at the venue in BBL 13. Considering it, the skipper winning the toss may opt to field first and then chase down the target. 

Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First

Joel Paris and Glenn Maxwell have been the main bowlers for the Stars this season. The latter has picked up the most wickets for his side at an average of 14.57. All-rounder Beau Webster has also chipped in with some wickets and the trio will look to do the same against the Sixers. Webster and skipper Maxwell are also the leading run-getters as the Melbourne side will depend on the duo to keep doing their job.

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Jack Edwards has picked up the joint-most wickets (eight) for the Sixers so far in this campaign. Ben Dwarshuis has also taken seven wickets at an average of 21.71. The pair would hope to continue picking up wickets and also restrict the Stars to a low total. Wicketkeeper batter Josh Philippe is the leading run-scorer and will again play a crucial role while chasing.


STA vs SX, Match 28 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Josh Philippe (SIX)

As mentioned above, wicketkeeper Josh Philippe has been the leading run-getter for Sydney in BBL 13. The right-handed opening batter has struck 141 runs at an average of 24. The 26-year old has got starts in each game with scores of 29, 16, 25, 19, 11 and 41 to his name. Philippe would hope to convert these starts into a substantial knock now.

Moises Henriques (SIX)

Skipper Moises Henriques has scored over 100 runs and is averaging 22.00 with the bat this season. The right-handed middle-order player has scores of 40, 20, 23, 5 and 22 under his belt. Henriques will like to lead his side from the front by playing a captain's knock especially in a run-chase. 


Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First

Beau Webster (STA)

Beau Webster is the leading run-scorer for the Stars in this campaign. The right-handed batter has amassed 178 runs at an average of 44.50 with two half-centuries to his name. The 30-year old has scores of 4, 59, 35, 66* and 14 under his belt. The Stars will rely on him to guide them home especially while chasing a stiff target. Webster has also snared five scalps in four innings.

Glenn Maxwell (STA)

Skipper Glenn Maxwelll has hit the second-most runs after Webster for Melbourne. The right-handed destructive player has racked up 160 runs at an average of 40.00. Maxwell has got starts in all matches with scores of 23, 30, 12, 35*, 28 and 32* to his name. Notably, he is also the leading wicket-taker for the Stars in this campaign.


STA vs SIX, Match 28 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Thomas Rogers (STA)

Thomas Rogers has racked up the third-most runs after Webster and Maxwell for the Stars. The left-handed opening player is averaging 27.00 and is yet to hit a half-century this season. The 24-year youngster is due for a big knock and this might be the fixture in which he delivers it. Rogers is a risky but worthy pick for this content.

James Vince (SIX)

Englishman James Vince has managed to score the third-most runs for the Sixers this season. the right-handed veteran player has amassed over 110 runs at an average of 23.20 with one half-century under his belt. The experienced campaigner is a proven performer in various T20 leagues and he is perfect fit for this category.