Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars – Round-Robin – Preview & Prediction | BBL|12
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THE FACTS
When is Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars taking place? Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars will take place on Monday 26th December, 2022 at 07:05 (UK)
Where is Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars taking place? Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars will take place at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia
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? Sky Sports have the rights to televise BBL matches so check their schedule here to see if Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars is televised
Where can I stream Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars? If televised on Sky Sports, subscribers will be able to stream Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
SYDNEY SIXERS
- Coming off the back of a narrow, but crucial victory over Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixers will be looking to back this up with a second consecutive home win, this time against Melbourne Stars.
- Josh Philippe and Kurtis Patterson put on 68 runs for the first wicket against Hobart, whilst Hayden Kerr’s 32 down the order following a middle order collapse helped them accrue what proved to be a winning total of 137/6 in a match reduced to 14 overs a-side.
MELBOURNE STARS
- Melbourne Stars were thrashed by Perth Scorchers at CitiPower Centre on Friday, the margin of defeat 61 runs, a chastening experience which brought them firmly down to earth following their triumph over Hobart.
- Whilst the bowlers are considered to be arguably Melbourne Stars’ strongest suit, they had a day to forget as Perth Scorchers plundered 229 runs across their 20 overs, so expect a reaction from the Stars’ bowling unit here.
THE PREDICTION
Although Sydney Sixers will be concerned by the fragility of their middle order at present, their ability to come out on top in a tight contest against the Hurricanes will have been incredibly pleasing for them. Their batting is only likely to improve as the competition goes on and with a run-rate of almost ten per over last time out at the SCG, this bodes well for them here at the same venue against a Melbourne Stars side who leaked runs heavily vs Perth. Therefore, back a narrow victory for the Sixers in this one.
