BBL 2025-26: Predicting Melbourne Stars XI for match 11

Melbourne Stars will be up against the Sydney Sixers in the 11th game of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Friday, December 26, at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. The Stars have won both their matches so far and are the only undefeated team in the tournament.

In the last game against the Adelaide Strikers, the Stars opted to bowl after winning the toss. The Strikers amassed 155 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. Tom Curran and Haris Rauf took three wickets each for the Stars. The Stars took 18.1 overs to reach the target of 156 runs with six wickets in hand. Sam Harper made 55 runs off 36 deliveries and was the highest scorer for the Stars. Curran won the Player of the Match award for his bowling performance.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the Melbourne Stars for Match 11 of the BBL 2025-26 against the Sydney Sixers:

Top Order: Joe Clarke, Thomas Fraser Rogers, and Campbell Kellaway

Joe Clarke, Thomas Fraser Rogers, and Campbell Kellaway will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Kellaway is the second-highest run-scorer for the Stars and has made 69 runs in two games.

Middle Order: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, and Sam Harper

Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, and Sam Harper are likely to be there in the middle order. Stoinis is the highest run-scorer for the Stars so far in two games with 94 runs at a strike rate of 177.35. He has also taken three wickets at an average of 13.66.

Lower Middle Order: Hilton Cartwright and Tom Curran

Hilton Cartwright and Tom Curran are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Curran has taken four wickets in two games at an average of 15.

Bowlers: Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, and Peter Siddle

Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, and Peter Siddle could be the three bowlers for the team. Rauf is the leading wicket-taker for the team with five wickets in two games at an average of 12.20.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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