BBL 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 27

Melbourne Stars will face the Sydney Sixers in the 27th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Thursday, January 8, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Stars have won four out of six matches so far and are in third place. The Sixers are in fourth position with three wins to their name in six matches.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 27 of the BBL 2025-26:

Melbourne Stars

Top Order: Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Rogers, and Campbell Kellaway

Sam Harper, Thomas Rogers, and Campbell Kellaway will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Harper is the highest run-scorer in the tournament with 251 runs in six games at an average of 83.66.

Middle Order: Blake Macdonald, Marcus Stoinis (c), and Glenn Maxwell

Blake Macdonald, Marcus Stoinis, and Glenn Maxwell are likely to be there in the middle order. Stoinis is the second-highest run-scorer for the Stars this season with 153 runs in four outings at a strike rate of 150. He has taken seven wickets as well at an average of 20.42.

Lower Middle Order: Hilton Cartwright and Tom Curran

Hilton Cartwright and Tom Curran are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Curran has picked up 10 wickets in six games at an average of 18.

Bowlers: Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, and Peter Siddle

Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, and Peter Siddle could be the three bowlers for the team. Siddle and Rauf are the joint-highest wicket-takers for the franchise and have taken 12 wickets each.

Sydney Sixers

Top Order: Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, and Josh Philippe (wk)

Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, and Josh Philippe will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Philippe is the highest run-scorer for the team and has made 196 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 153.12.

Middle Order: Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, and Jack Edwards

Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, and Jack Edwards are likely to be there in the middle order. Edwards is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 11 wickets in six games at an average of 14.72.

Lower Middle Order: Joel Davies and Ben Dwarshuis

Joel Davies and Ben Dwarshuis are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Davies is the second-highest wicket-taker for the franchise and has eight wickets to his name in five innings at an average of 11.

Bowlers: Sean Abbott, Ben Manenti, and Hayden Kerr

Sean Abbott, Ben Manenti, and Hayden Kerr could be the three bowlers for the team. Abbott has picked up six wickets in three outings at an average of 11.83.

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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