Big Bash League 2021-22: Match 13, Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers are set to lock horns on Wednesday, December 15 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. The Stars, led by Glenn Maxwell, are placed third in the points table with a net run rate of -2.085. Having beaten Sydney Thunder twice, the Stars have found back their mojo to some extent.

But their nrr still remains as the worst among the participating teams. The Sixers, on the other hand, started with back-to-back wins over the Stars and Hobart Hurricanes. But on December 11, the Sixers tasted their maiden defeat after the Hurricanes defeated them by 44 runs in a rain-curtailed game.

Match Details

Match – Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers – Match 13

Venue – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Time – 01:45 PM IST, 08:15 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report 

The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is generally a sporting one to play cricket. In the only game played thus far at the venue, scores over 160 were registered. Chasing should be the way forward.

Probable XIs

Melbourne Stars

Predicted XI: 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

Predicted XI: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Steve O’Keefe

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches- 17, Melbourne Stars – 7, Sydney Sixers – 10, N/R- 0

At Melbourne Cricket Ground

Matches- 8, Melbourne Stars – 4, Sydney Sixers – 4, N/R- 0

Probable top performers

Josh Philippe- Sydney Sixers

Josh Philippe has been outstanding for the Sixers in the ongoing edition of the BBL. In three matches, the right-hander has scored 160 runs at an average of 53.33 and a strike rate of 153.84. Having already scored two half-centuries, he’s looked in red-hot form. The Stars can’t afford to let him settle into a rhythm.

Steve O’Keefe- Sydney Sixers

Steve O’Keefe has done brilliantly for the Sixers in the ongoing edition of the BBL. In 12 overs, the left-arm spinner has picked up five wickets at an incredible economy rate of six. Having picked up a four-wicket haul, the tweaker has looked in ominous touch. The Stars need to be circumspect while facing him.

Today’s match prediction: Sydney Sixers to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.