BBL 2023 | SIX vs STA, Match 14 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lqkm19eeMoises Henriques will be an important playe for the Sixers in the match (Source: x.com)

One of the biggest days in Sports, Boxing Day is here as Sydney Sixers (SIX) and Melbourne Stars (STA) square off against each other in the ongoing thirteenth season of the Big Bash League. Match No. 14 is scheduled to take place on a doubleheader Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney at 12:35 PM IST. Both sides will meet again in the reverse fixture in Match No. 28 on Saturday, January 06, 2024, at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. The Sixers have won all of their opening three matches while the Stars have suffered defeat in all of their first three fixtures. 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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SIX vs STA, Match 14: Venue Analysis

The surface at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground is suitable for the batters. It's a good batting track as the batters enjoy their time in the middle. It is likely to remain the same for this contest as well.


SIX vs STA, Match 14 - Toss Factor

Sides batting first have managed to win both matches played so far at the venue in BBL 13. Considering that, the skipper winning the toss may look to bat first again and put runs on the board.

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Seamers Ben Dwarshuis and Jackson Bird are amongst the wickets for the Sixers so far this season. The duo will again will looking to do their job and restrict the Stars to a modest total. Jordan Silk, Moises Henriques and Josh Philippe will be the key men if the Sixers are chasing a big target.

Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First

The Melbourne side is struggling with three losses in three games and so is the Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf. He has gone two matches with no wickets to his name. The seamer is a quality bowler and is due for a good performance under his belt. Rauf will be looking to get back amongst the wickets. Skipper Glenn Maxwell and Hilton Cartwright holds the key in a run-chase for the Stars.


SIX vs STA, Match 14 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First

Glenn Maxwell (STA)

Captain Glenn Maxwell has got starts in the two matches that he has played for the Stars this season. The destructive right-handed batter scored 23 off just 14 against Brisbane Heat and then scored 30 off 26 against Sydney Thunder. Maxwell would hope to convert his starts into a big score that helps his side in securing their first win of the campaign.

Hilton Cartwright (STA)

Hilton Cartwright has struck the most runs for the Stars so far this season. The right-handed player has also got starts in each game that he has played. Cartwright has scores of 33, 24 and 22 to his name in BBL 13. Like Maxwell, Cartwright will also be looking to convert those starts into a substantial score.


Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Jordan Silk (SIX)

Jordan Silk is the leading run-getter for the Sixers in this campaign. The right-handed batter is averaging a staggering 115.00 with one half-century. The 31-year old has scores of 26*, 23 and 66* so far. The middle-order player Silk will again have to play a key role especially if the Stars are up against a big target. 

Moises Henriques (SIX)

Skipper Moises Henriques has hit the second-most runs after Silk for Sydney so far. The right-handed middle-order player is averaging 28 with the highest score of 40. His other two scores read as 23 and 20. The experienced campaigner would like to keep contributing for his side in the upcoming games as well.


SIX vs STA, Match 14 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

James Vince (SIX)

Veteran James Vince hasn't quite yet got going in the thirteenth season of the Big Bash. The right-handed opener has struggled with only 16 runs to his name in three outings. The 32-year old is a proven performer and is due for a big knock under his belt. Vince fits this category perfect for this tie.

Marcus Stoinis (STA)

Star Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has looked out of form for some time now. The explosive right-handed middle-order player has amassed only 24 runs so far in the ongoing BBL. The 34-year old would hope to turn things around quickly and get back amongst the runs that also helps his side in sealing their first win.