The 28th match of the Big Bash League will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground tomorrow i.e. 9 January. The match will be played between Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:45 PM IST. It can be watched live on Disney + Hotstar.
BBL 2024-25, MS vs SS Head to head record
The Sydney Sixers have been dominant in the last 10 matches. They have won 9 matches while Melbourne Stars have won just 1. Both the teams have faced each other twice this season.
BBL 2024-25, Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Team Status
Sydney Sixers are currently at the top of the points table. The team has played 6 matches so far out of which they have won 4. One match was abandoned due to rain. The team has 9 points and their net run rate is + 0.228.
On the other hand, Melbourne Stars are in a very bad situation. The team is at the eighth position with just 2 wins in 7 matches. Their net run rate is also in the negative with – 0.531. Winning this match is very important for the team otherwise the path to the playoffs will be more difficult.
BBL 2024-25, MS vs SS Weather and pitch Report
The Melbourne pitch is considered to be balanced for both batting and bowling. He scored 158 runs in the first innings and 144 runs in the second innings. It helps both the fast bowlers and the spinners.
Talking about the weather, the weather will be clear in Melbourne tomorrow. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 28.2 degrees Celsius. There is no threat of rain and the wind speed will be around 15 kmph.
Probable Playing XI Melbourne Stars
S Harper (wicketkeeper), B Duckett, H Cartwright, G Maxwell (captain), M Stoinis, T Curran, B Webster, J Merlo, U Mir, M Steketee, P Siddle
Probable Playing XI Sydney Sixers
J Philippe (wicketkeeper), J Vince, S Smith, J Silk, M Henriques (captain), T Murphy, B Dwarshuis, J Bird, H Kerr, S Abbott, J Chohan.
BBL 2024-25, Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Dream11 Fantasy Tips
BBL 2024-25, MS vs SS Dream11 Prediction: The best options for the captain are Marcus Stoinis and James Vince. Both are in great shape. Stoinis has scored 194 runs so far while Vince has 175 runs in his account. Josh Philippe (154 runs) is the best choice for wicketkeeper.
Among the bowlers, Ben Dwarshuis (10 wickets), Peter Siddle (8 wickets) and Jackson Bird (7 wickets) can be included in the team.
BBL 2024-25, MS vs SS Match Prediction
BBL 2024-25, Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Match Prediction: Given the form, team combination and head-to-head record, Sydney Sixers have a 65% chance of winning this match. The Melbourne Stars have a 35% chance. However, the stars can get the benefit of the home ground.
Steve Smith, James Vince and Josh Philippe are all in good form. Also, the bowling of Ben Dwarshuis and Jackson Bird has been excellent. Melbourne will need big innings from Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis to win.
