Melbourne Stars will be up against Sydney Sixers in the 13th match of the Big Bash League BBL 2021 on 15th December at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.
Melbourne Stars started their BBL 2021 campaign on a poor note with a horrible defeat against the Sixers. However, they have managed to make a strong comeback in the next two games by defeating Sydney Thunder in two consecutive games by four runs and six wickets respectively placing them at the third spot in the points table.
On the other hand, Sydney Sixers find themselves at the top spot in the points table with two wins and one loss. They started their season with a huge win over the Stars followed by a 14 run win over the Hurricanes. However, they failed to repeat the same in their rematch against Hobart as they suffered a 44-run defeat.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Match Details
Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers
Date and Time: 15th December, 1:45 PM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Head to Head
Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers have faced each other on 17 occasions with Sixers winning 10 games to Stars’ seven victories. They last met on 5th December 2021 where the Sixers emerged out on top with a comprehensive 152-run victory.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Pitch Report
The surface at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is a sporting one. It offers an equal amount of benefit to both batters as well as the bowlers. The pacers might find some initial movement whereas the batters would find it easy to score in the latter half of the game.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Weather Report
The weather in Melbourne is forecasted to be rainy and cloudy with very heavy chances of perception. The temperature at the venue might hover around 19 degrees celsius.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke(wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell(c), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Andre Russell, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch
Sydney Sixers: James Vince, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Dan Christian, Tom Curran, Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Steve O’Keefe
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers D11 Team
Josh Philippe, James Vince (VC), Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin, Moises Henriques, Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell(C), Steve O’Keefe, Qais Ahmad, Ben Manenti, Brody Couch
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Prediction
Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers are among the best sides in this tournament. The arrival of Andre Russell has strengthened the Stars lineup and they would be eyeing to avenge their previous loss against the Sixers. As per our predictions, Melbourne Stars will win this match.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Live Stream
The match between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers will be streamed live in India on the Sony Sports network and Sony LIV.
