SIX vs STA Head to Head BBL 2024-25: Big Bash League is one of the biggest franchise tournaments in the world. This is probably among the top followed T20 leagues globally. The BBL has come up with its 14th season, which began on December 15. Brisbane Heat will look to defend its title while the other seven teams will be fighting to lift the trophy.
The three-time champion Sydney Sixers will also look to make their mark in the tournament. They were very close to winning their fourth title last season but lost the final to Brisbane Heat and ended as runners-up. But the Sixers will plan to complete the unfinished business and win the BBL 2024-25.
They have already done it three times, and the history suggests that they are one of the most consistent teams in the BBL history. Hence, they are one of the favorites to win the championship. Melbourne Stars will also try their luck and will hope that they can finally end the wait to win their maiden BBL title.
The Stars have had three runners-up seasons, but they are yet to cross the line. The last four seasons have been poor for them as they finished in the bottom three. Can they win their maiden title in the BBL 2024-25?
These two teams will be up against each other in the BBL 2024-25. Here is everything you need to know about Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars head-to-head and stats, including the schedule and previous match results throughout the BBL history.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Match Schedule
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars are scheduled to play two games in the group stage of the BBL 2024-25. The first game will take place on December 26, 2024 (Thursday) at 12:35 PM IST at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
The second game between these two sides will be played on January 9, 2025, which will be the 28th clash of the season. That match will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, at 1:45 PM. Both teams will play one at home and one away game. These two teams can play once again if they qualify for the playoffs. The table contains all the Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars match details ahead of the BBL 2024-25.
| Match No. | Date & Time | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 26 December, 2024, 12:35 PM | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| 28 | 09 January 2025, 1:45 PM | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars head-to-head record
The head-to-head record between Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars indicates the one-sided dominance of the three-time champions. There have been 22 matches played so far. Sydney Sixers have registered 14 wins, while Melbourne Stars have won 8 matches. Sydney Sixers have won 10 out of the last 11 matches played between the two sides. So that is some record.
The table shows the Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars BBL head-to-head and stats-
| Teams | Won | Lost | NR | HS | LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Sixers | 17 | 8 | 1 | 213 | 74 |
| Melbourne Stars | 8 | 17 | 1 | 219 | 61 |
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Match Results
The table shows the Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars’ match results in the Big Bash League tournament for all the season
| Home Team | Away Team | Winner | Margin | Ground | Match Date |
| Stars | Sixers | Sixers | 7 wickets | Melbourne | Jan 6, 2024 |
| Sixers | Stars | Stars | 4 wickets | Sydney | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Stars | Sixers | Sixers | 6 wickets | Melbourne | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Sixers | Stars | Sixers | 7 wickets | Sydney | Dec 26, 2022 |
| Stars | Sixers | Sixers | 7 wickets | Melbourne | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Sixers | Stars | Sixers | 152 runs | Sydney | Dec 5, 2021 |
| Stars | Sixers | Sixers | 5 wickets | Melbourne | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Sixers | Stars | Sixers | 1 wicket | Carrara | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Sixers | Stars | Sixers | 19 runs | Sydney | Feb 8, 2020 |
| Stars | Sixers | Sixers | 43 runs | Melbourne | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Sixers | Stars | Sixers | 21 runs | Sydney | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Stars | Sixers | Stars | 44 runs | Melbourne | Jan 12, 2020 |
| Stars | Sixers | Stars | 94 runs | Melbourne | Feb 10, 2019 |
| Sixers | Stars | Stars | 5 wickets | Sydney | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Sixers | Stars | Sixers | 5 wickets | Sydney | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Stars | Sixers | Sixers | 8 wickets | Melbourne | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Stars | Sixers | Sixers | 3 wickets | Melbourne | Jan 21, 2017 |
| Sixers | Stars | Stars | 5 wickets | Sydney | Dec 27, 2015 |
| Stars | Sixers | tied | – | Melbourne | Jan 5, 2015 |
| Sixers | Stars | Stars | 77 runs | Sydney | Dec 29, 2013 |
| Stars | Sixers | Stars | 21 runs | Melbourne | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Sixers | Stars | Sixers | 2 runs | Sydney | Dec 27, 2011 |
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Top Players
Melbourne Stars
Marcus Stoinis has been given the responsibility to lead Melbourne Stars in the BBL 2024-25. He is a proven match-winner and one of the most demanded players in the franchise’s history. His all-round skill set is second to none. Not just him, Glenn Maxwell is another big match-winner for this team. If he gets into form, Stars will be very good. Tom Curran and Beau Webster are other quality all-rounders in the team. The bowling unit will be strengthened with Adam Milne and Peter Siddle.
Sydney Sixers
Moises Henriues is a proven captain who has led the Sixers to glory in the last few years. He will be a big player for this team. Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, James Vince, and Jack Edwards, the four “Js,” make this batting unit very strong. Meanwhile, Sean Abbott comes with his international experience and loads of cricket under his belt to lead the bowling unit of the Sixers, which already has Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, and Todd Murphy.
