Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars taking place? Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars will take place on Sunday 5th December, 2021 at 08:35 (UK)
Where is Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars taking place? Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars will take place at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney
What is the expected weather for Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars? 18c dry with light cloud and a gentle breeze
Where can I get tickets for Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars? Click here for the latest ticket information for Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars
What TV channel is Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars on in the UK? Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
SYDNEY SIXERS
- Back-back BBL champions Sydney Sixers are out to secure a historic three-peat and get their campaign underway on their home ground at the SCG against old rivals Melbourne Stars, whom they beat in the 2019-20 final.
- All-rounder Moises Henriques will lead a team that includes the likes of fellow veteran Dan Christian, bowler Ben Dwarshuis and a three-pronged English overseas trio of batter James Vince alongside fast bowlers Chris Jordan and Tom Curran.
MELBOURNE STARS
- Arguably the biggest underachievers in BBL history, Melbourne Stars are yet to win the tournament in their history despite playing at the MCG and always having always contained a squad packed full of talent, something they will want to address in the 2021-22 competition.
- With international T20 World Cup winners such as all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, spin-bowler Adam Zampa and the big hitting Marcus Stoinis among their ranks, the Stars are a force to be reckoned with, but the psychological hurdle of never having lifted that BBL trophy remains.
THE PREDICTION
The experience of Sydney Sixers has proven a huge factor in them having established themselves as a BBL winning machine in recent years. The side are brilliantly captained by Henriques, contain a deep batting line-up and are also full of outstanding fielders. However, the Melbourne Stars boast a spine made up of players who have teamed together for Australia over the past month or so, winning their first ever T20 World Cup and will head into this tournament full of confidence and in great form. Spin-bowler Zampa could make a case for being arguably the best 20 over bowler in the world today and will form a potent partnership with Afghanistan’s Qais Ahmad. Both should play a key in this particular match and combined with the explosive power of Maxwell and Stoinis to name just two, Melbourne Stars are well worth backing to muscle their way to victory here in Sydney.
